Wahoo Fishing
To go wahoo fishing you need to know how to catch a Wahoo. Experienced Wahoo fishermen will tell you that often you will see the marks of the fishing wire along the sides of the Wahoo body after it has been caught. It is also definitely also worth knowing the 'hoo’ has razor like teeth, ensure glove are worn when handling the fish once on board.
The Wahoo will circulate in different directions once hooked. When they are not pulling away from the boat this is when you must take the opportunity to reel in some of the line which has been taken in the wahoo’s flight. It may sometimes take several hours for the fish to tire if you have selected the right kit and the line hasn’t broken in the struggle. Once exhausted you can then begin to reel the fish in. After what can take 4 or more hours to finally have the fish ready to bring onboard, you will then need to find the strength to hauling aboard a heavy, powerful, and still very much alive fish. This is where a fishing charter is useful as members of the crew will assist you if you need any help with the last moment of battle.
The Wahoo are normally found in deeper blue water zones where tuna are often running, as is the common case. When a Wahoo hits your lure at 60 miles an hour and runs your 30 lbs test line for a few spurts of 100 to 150 yards, you have discovered an allure that no other fish will give you. The Wahoo or is a lean, sleek, torpedo looking fish that may be confused with a king mackerel to someone who has never seen one before. The mackerel however does not run like a Wahoo nor does it display the classic vertical bands that extend its lateral lines.
Your luck with the lure will vary depending on what the Wahoo are eating in the area you are fishing. To catch them, our local fishermen will recommend Rapala and Yozuri lures and deepwater divers anywhere in the 3 to 5 inches range as with anything saltwater the bigger the lure the bigger the fish remember a weighted lure is best. The fishing line used for sport fishing has a breaking strain less than the maximum force the fish can apply to the line. The fishing reels therefore have sophisticated drag mechanisms which allow the line to escape if the fish pulls on it, but keep the specified tension on the line, this is something you will need or you will risk losing what could be the catch of your life.
Our boat, Gwendolyn, is the heart and soul of our charter operation, and we know you will love the whole experience. Well known in the region, it is the largest fishing charters boat in the Turks & Caicos, measuring a proud 45-foot Hatteras yacht. It is also fully air-conditioned and powered by two Detroit 871 engines, complete with a Pompanette Unlimited heavyweight fighting chair for the angle, a beautiful boat to spend the day, or half a day fishing on. Book yourself onto a wahoo fishing adventure and call us now on +1-649-231-4420 or email info@gsfishing.com
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