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Striped
Marlin
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Common Name:
Striped Marlin
Other
Names:
Striper, Pacific striper, Barred marlin, Spikefish
Scientific
Name: Tetrapturus
Audax
Habitat: This
fish is distributed in tropical, sub-tropical and temperate waters of
the Indo-Pacific and is normally found in shallow coastal waters of
around 90 meters deep. Striped Marlin enjoy open waters and can be
found around bait fish.
Distribution: They
swim long distances to migrate, moving towards the equator in winter as
it appears that they return to the same sites for spawning. They are
densely distributed in the Arabian Sea, Sri Lanka and in the Mozambique
Channel, extending to the south-western Cape in summer.
Bait:
Can be caught by trolling live bait or by using specially designed
lures.
Fishing
Strategy:
Once
hooked this Marlin will run with the line and jump violently. The fight
from this powerful gamefish is amazing.
Tackle:
- Heavy, strong tackle
- 37kg + line
- Sturdy boat rod
- Can be caught by trolling large marlin lures
Also
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