Saltwater
Little Tunny
Euthynnus alletteratus
Hebrew name: טונית אטלנטית
- Peak season
- Late summer through autumn
- Length range
- 30–110 cm
- Weight range
- 1–13 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–100 m
Habitat
Inshore and offshore waters of the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Common surface predator off Israeli coast in summer.
Behavior
Fast-schooling pelagic that crashes baitballs at the surface. Hard runs on light tackle, often with diving birds overhead.
Best techniques
- Casting metal jigs into feeding birds
- Trolling small skirts and feathers
- Small surface poppers near schools
- Light spinning with sabiki bait rigs
