Gary's Seafood Specialties

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Wahoo

Acanthocybium Solandri

 

The Hawaiian word for “good to eat” is Ono. Ancient Hawaiian tradition dictates that ono was said to be the parent of the opelu, a mackerel scad of great importance to the early Hawaiians. When European explorers first mapped Hawaii, they found plentiful ono off the island of Oahu. Maps during this period refer to the island of Oahu as Wahoo, which is how the fish is believed to come by its other, more common name. Ono (Acanthocybium solandri), is a comparatively close relative of the king mackerel. Ono rarely school, unlike true mackerel. Most of the ono harvested in the Hawaiian waters are between 8-30 pounds; however they can grow to as large as 100 pounds. Ono is difficult to find, even during its peak season of May-October. Most ono is caught by trollers, however about 20% of the catch is caught using longlines. Wahoo is caught mainly in the process of trying to catch Tuna & Dolphin.  Ono is a popular game fish. The flesh of ono is whiter and flakier with a more delicate texture than the meat of other fast-swimming, pelagic species. Because ono has very little fat content in the meat, it is suitable for sautéing. 

Wahoo are found in warm water all across the globe. They enjoy water that is between 70-80° F. The World Record Wahoo was caught in Mexico and weighed a hefty 158 lb., 8 oz. These fish grow extremely quickly (as much as 33# in a single year). Wahoo have been clocked at 47 MPH in the open ocean. These fish tend to live fairly solitary lives, though some will form loose bonds with two or three other Wahoo.

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