| Blue Marlin |
DESCRIPTION: Coloration varies a great deal. Most common phase is dark blue, almost black on
the dorsal surface, shading to whitish. Usually, several vertical stripes are noticeable.
The feature that distinguishes the Blue from others is the pointed dorsal fin that curves sharply downward.
SIZE: From about 150 pounds to 500; not rare over 500. World record 1,402 pounds.
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| White Marlin |
DESCRIPTION: Similar in color to the Blue Marlin but proportionately lighter in body;
Whites can be distinguished from small Blues by the rounded tips of dorsal, anal and pectoral fins.
SIZE: Averages 40-70 pounds; 100-pounders not too uncommon; maximum less than 200. World record 181 pounds, 14 ounces.
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| Wahoo |
DESCRIPTION: Long, slender body marked with zebra-like stripes of white and deep blue or black.
Mouth is elongated and narrow, and equipped with razor-sharp teeth!
SIZE: Common at 10-50 pounds; often grows to 80 or 90 pounds; maximum potential about 150 pounds.
World record 158 pounds, 8 ounces.
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| Black Fin Tuna |
DESCRIPTION: Dark overall but with a bronze stripe down the side that can cause confusion
with the more golden stripe of the Yellowfin Tuna. The finlets, however, are dark.
SIZE: Common from 2 to 20 pounds; exceeds 40 pounds. World record 45 pounds, 8 ounces.
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| Yellow Fin Tuna |
DESCRIPTION: Distinguishing the Yellowfin Tuna from the Blackfin or Bigeye is sometimes
difficult as many visual features are similar. Finlets of the Yellowfin are yellow, trimmed
in black. Gold stripe along side. Light underside usually shows spots and/or wavy lines. Second
dorsal and anal fins of very large individuals are elongated and lunate - a feature not found on any other Tuna.
SIZE: May run anywhere from a few pounds to more than 200 pounds. Maximum close to 400. World record 388 pounds, 12 ounces.
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| Dolphin FIsh (Mahi Mahi) |
DESCRIPTION: A blaze of blue and yellow or deep green and yellow when in the water, and sometimes shows dark vertical stripes as well when excited.
Small dark spots on sides. Dorsal fin extends nearly from head to tail. Head is very blunt in males (bulls); rounded in females (cows).
SIZE: Schooling fish run in similar sizes, from around a pound to nearly 20 pounds at times; larger fish are loners, or else pairs bull and cow. Big bulls often reach
50 pounds in weight and can exceed 80 pounds on rare occasion. Large cows generally top out at 40 pounds or so. World record 87 pounds.
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