Bluefin trevally
カスミアジ · kasumiaji
Caranx melampygus
Adult bluefin trevally develop blue fins and scattered blue-black spots. Juveniles are among the small jacks called mekki. Scale tackle to the fish: a harbour juvenile and an adult reef fish are very different targets.
Habitat and season
Japanese coastal waters; region and depth differ by species.
- Recorded fishing season
- Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov
- Scientific name
- Caranx melampygus
- Japanese name
- カスミアジ
Months are a broad guide, not a current catch forecast. Region, water temperature and local closures can change the season.
Fishing methods
Shore jigging
Metal jigs search different depths for passing predatory fish. Open casting space and a planned landing point are essential.
Offshore casting for large pelagic fish
Heavy lures target feeding tuna and trevally from a boat. Casting and fighting are coordinated with the crew.
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Cooking
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Detailed Japanese species notes
成魚の青いひれと青黒い点が美しいアジ。小型は「メッキ」の仲間として河口や港でルアーを追う。体色だけでなく口の大きさも、ギンガメアジなどとの見分けに役立つ。
口や尾の硬い稜鱗に注意。熱帯域の大型魚は食中毒情報も確認し、由来の不明な魚を食べない。
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