Species guide
How to catch Plain bonito
Orcynopsis unicolor
brackishsaltwatergame fishScombridae
The plain bonito is a fast-swimming predatory fish found in the Atlantic and Mediterranean brackish and saltwater environments. It has a streamlined fusiform body and can grow up to 130 cm in length and 13 kg in weight. This species is a popular game fish known for its fighting ability.
Where they live
Found in brackish and saltwater habitats of the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, typically near the surface down to about 4 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 130 cm
What they eat
- small fish like Caranx, Boops, Sardinella, Engraulis, and Scomber species
Best baits
- small live fish
- cut bait
Best lures
- metal spoons
- small jigs
- poppers
How to fish for them
- trolling
- casting with lures
- bottom fishing with bait
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