Pacific Bonito - Are they good eaten ?

[rcargn]

First time Trolling around for Bonito around San Pedro point at Santa Cruz Island ( Channel Islands, CA ). Hoocked up within a couple minutes every single time close to the shore line 40/60 feet. Used 4-5 inch rapalas in mackeral and silver/blue colors.

Are Pacific Bonito any good eaten ? I did bleed them right away and put them on ice, just incase.

 

[albacore11]

If they are bled QUICKLY and iced down RIGHT away......they make outstanding sashimi.......absolutely some of the best....a little soy, a little wasabi and I can eat until I burst.

Have had it on several 2.5 day trips after being hooked-up.

If you enjoy sashimi, give it a go.

Chris

 

[Nefarious]

Different strokes blah,blah,blah ......... for me ....Bonito are at best.....Shark attractant....Lobster bait of the highest order according to good friends.....otherwise..yeah... great eats for roses.