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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri · Sea
Speedy offshore predator with razor teeth and extraordinary speed.
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Facts
| Best months | JFMAMJJASOND All year. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator. |
|---|---|
| Feeds | Daytime |
| Water temp | 22–28 °C |
| Typical size | 90–120 cm · record about 210 cm |
| Diet | Fish, squid |
| Regions | North AmericaCentral AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaAsiaOceania |
How conditions affect it
Moon
Sensitive to the moon: favour the major solunar periods.
Tide
Tide matters little for this species.
Pressure
Sensitive to pressure: fish a steady or slowly falling barometer.
Catching tip. Troll fast with lures and wire leaders.
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