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MAHI
MAHI
The main season for mahi mahi (ma'i ma'i) is August
to February. Mahi mahi is the acrobat of the ocean - once hooked
they will leap from the water in a spectacular display of somersaults
and changing colours. They travel in small schools often resulting
in multiple hook ups. An average mahi is around 16kg but they
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MARLIN
The marlin season is from late November to end of March,
however we do catch some outside of these months. Blue marlin
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WAHOO
Wahoo season is from mid June to mid October. An average
wahoo is around 20kg, but they can get up to 40-50kg. They are
the fastest fish in the ocean reaching speeds of up to 80kph.
Double strikes are common. A few times we have had five on at
once! |
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TUNA
Tuna can generally be caught year round but the best
time is from January to July. Yellowfin and skipjack are types
of tuna. |
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AGREGATION DEVICES (FADs)
Several fish agregation devices are deployed around
Rarotonga. They usually consist of a number of floats, old
rope, cargo nets, tree branches etc. These make up an artificial
reef, which attracts bait fish, who in turn attract the larger
fish such as tuna and mahi mahi. They range from 1 to 3 kilometres
offshore and in depths of up to 1500 metres. The Department
of Marine Resources supply and maintain the FADs.
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Here's
one example of a good wahoo - 50kg.
Click on image for a closer look ...
Also look at our photo gallery
for some onboard shots, plus some others that didn't get
away.
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Owner/Skipper
WAYNE BARCLAY
email
pacmarine@cookislands.co.ck
PO
Box 770
Rarotonga,
Cook Islands
© Pacific
Marine Charters 2004
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