Tanguigue
(Scomberomorus commerson)
Other common names:
Tinggiri.
Spaniard.
Narrow-Barred Spanish Mackerel.
Kingfish.
King Mackerel.
Identification:
Upper body dark blue. Lower body silver with narrow blue-grey
stripes.
Maxilla (jaw hinge) visible.
First dorsal highest in front, tapering to rear.
Temperature range:
18 - 31 Celsius (65 - 88 Fahrenheit).
Typical location:
Along current lines, continental shelf drop off, reefs and islands.
In open ocean around bait fish.
Fishing methods:
Trolling mullet, squid or strip baits often in combination
with plastic squid.
Slow deep trolling with bait or lures.
Trolling lures, minnows and spoons.
Drifting or at anchor with live bait and chum.
Fighting characteristics:
Long runs near surface, often followed by shorter runs in mid water.
Thai Fishing Guide's recommended hot spots
for catching Tanguigue:
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