{"id":100,"title":{"rendered":"Bluefin Trevally"},"slug":"bluefin-trevally","content":{"rendered":"\n
The Bluefin Trevally is a striking predator with its distinctive electric blue fins and aggressive feeding behavior. These fast, powerful fish hunt in schools across the flats and reef edges of the Maldives, making them an exciting target for fly anglers. Known for their speed and stamina, bluefin provide thrilling fights on light tackle.<\/p>\n"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Bluefin Trevally is a striking predator with its distinctive electric blue fins and aggressive feeding behavior. These fast, powerful fish hunt in schools across the flats and reef edges of the Maldives, making them an exciting target for fly anglers. Known for their speed and stamina, bluefin provide thrilling fights on light tackle."},"featured_media_source_url":"","image":{"src":"","srcWebp":"","srcset":{"(max-width: 600px)":"","full":""},"srcsetWebp":{"(max-width: 600px)":"","full":""},"width":0,"height":0},"meta":{"fish_behavior":"Highly opportunistic feeders that follow larger fish and stingrays to capitalize on flushed prey. Display remarkable hunting methods including midwater attacks and ambush tactics. School aggressively creating frenzied feeding attacks.","fishing_techniques":"Cast and let sink slightly, then strip FAST with long strips. Don't let fly linger even during feeding frenzy. Deceiver patterns highly effective. Target during pushing tides in current.","best_season":"November - April, most active dawn and dusk","recommended_gear":"9-10 weight rod, intermediate or floating line, 30-40lb leader, wire bite tippet optional","difficulty_level":"4","size_range":"20-40 inches (50-100 cm), 8-30 lbs","scientific_name":"Caranx melampygus","conservation_status":""},"fish_types":[],"habitats":[],"difficulties":[],"gallery":[],"related_trips":[]}