The Catch 
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The Mediterranean shorelines are ideal for fishing. Many of the marinas provide everything required for a day of open sea fishing. Swordfish fishing is most spectacular; it is immortalized in several feature films. From July to September swordfish are found off the Mediterranean coast of Spain. There is also Tuna fishing in the open sea. The Tuna swim so near the surface in the summer that they become visible. The Tuna fishing grounds are fed by the commercial farms from Punta Calnegre and Cabo Tinoso. Likewise Frigate mackerel, Big Toothed Pampano, Blue fish, Sea Bass, Dorada, Amberjacks, Corvina, Gilthead, Grouper, Leer Fish, Barracuda, Moray and Conger Eels as well as some 150 types of shark provide good entertainment. Suitable for true enthusiasts or amateurs can also try their luck as well. |
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The Spanish have two different names for fish. When alive they are called 'Peces' and when they're being served on a plate they're referred to as 'Pescado'. Here are a few species translations.
Tuna - Atun. Marlin - Aguija. Mackerel - Caballa. Conger Eel - Congrio. Gilthead Bream - Dorada.
Grouper - Mero. Moray Eel - Morena. Turbot - Rodaballo. Sardine - Sardina. Squid - Calamar.
Cod - Bacalo. Cuttle Fish - Choco. Anchovies - Anchoa. Sea bass - Cherne. Corb - Corvina. Sole - Lenquado. Hake - Merluza. Swordfish - Pez. Espada. Parrotfish - Vieja. Octopus - Pulpo
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Barracuda.
(Sphyraena barracuda).
Other Common Names:
Giant Pike.
Great Barracuda.
Barrakuda.
Identification:
Upper body blue–gray with dark bars.
Lower body silver with scattered dark blotches.
Wide 'V' shaped tail.
Pointed head.
Flat and big razor–sharp teeth, the longest teeth under the nose.
Fishing Methods:
Trolling natural baits (Mullet, Mackerel) or strip bait with or without plastic skirt.
Trolling lures and minnows.
Deep trolling lures and minnows.
Casting lures, poppers or minnows.
Fighting Characteristics:
Powerful first run followed by shorter runs near the surface.
High flying jumper in shallow water.
Dorado.
(Coryphaena hippurus).
Other Common Names:
Dolphin Fish.
Mahi Mahi (Hawaii).
Guld Makrel.
Guld Makrill.
Identification:
Upper body green or electric blue. Sides gold with flashes of green.
The male has an upright head. Female has a rounded head.
Dorsal fin runs almost full length of the body.
The male is larger and heavier than the female.
Fishing Methods:
Trolling dead Mullet, Mackerel or Squid.
Trolling strip baits, often in combination with plastic squid.
Trolling smaller lures, konaheads, minnows and poppers.
Drifting with small live bait, often with chum.
Fighting Characteristics:
Surface runs in combination with acrobatic jumps and direction changes.
Sailfish.
(Istiophorus platypterus).
Other Common Names:
Indo–Pacific Sailfish.
Sejlfisk.
Segelfisk.
Identification:
Upper body dark blue or black, lower sides can be golden and silvery belly.
Sail and body spotted with light and dark blue spots. Verticalblue bands on upper body.
Very high dorsal fin (highest in center), 'V'–shaped tail and very long pelvic fins.
Straight and slender lower jaw, and a long slender bill.
Fishing Methods:
Trolling strip bait, often in combination with plastic squid.
Trolling surface lures.
Trolling or drifting live bait mullet or mackerel.
Deep trolling baits or lures.
Fighting Characteristics:
A spectacular jumper with very fast surface run (Recorded 113 km/h).
Tuna.
(Katsuwonus pelamis).
Other Common Names:
Bonito.
Striped Tuna.
Oceanic Bonito.
Identification:
Upper body dark blue to black.
Lower body silver with four to six long dark stripes.
Short pectoral fins.
Fishing Methods:
Trolling small lures, feathers, spoons and plastic squid.
Fighting Characteristics:
A fighter with fast runs.
Circles near the boat.