Aku

Katsuwonus pelamis

Skipjack Tuna

Description: Dark metallic blue above, light dusky blue below, with four or five dark purplish longitudinal stripes on side of belly.

Size: Weight averages about 18 to 22 pounds during the summer, 5 to 12 pounds during the rest of the year

Habitat: Generally found in waters 100 fathoms and deeper Feeding: Diurnal; fish, squid and crustaceans

Schooling: Schools

Fishing methods: Pole and line (aku boat type), trolling

Seasonality: Taken year round, but most common during spring and summer