10-14-2012, 03:33 PM
[size=10]albacore
(Thunnus alalunga)
(Bonnaterre, 1788); SCOMBRIDAE FAMILY; also called longfin tuna, long finned tunny Found worldwide in tropical and warm temperate seas, including the Mediterranean. Pelagic and migratory. Usually remains in deep clear blue tropical or warm waters, but makes seasonal migrations into colder zones (New England, South Brazil, and northern Gulf of Mexico). The most distinguishing feature of this member of the tuna and mackerel family is its very long pectoral fins that reach to a point beyond the anal fin. The pectoral fins of other adult tunas may also be moderately long, but never extend all...Read More
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[/size]All-Tackle Records
WeightLocationCatch DateAngler 39.97 kg (88 lb 2 oz)Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain19-Nov-1977Siegfried DickemannRecord Details
i was wondering what the record was, i looked it up today. Thought id share
