Bonito
The Atlantic Bonito (Sarda sarda) is the species of
this group most common to Texas. Just like the mackerels, they are fast swimming predators
that feed on squid and small fish. The bonito is dark blue above, shading to silvery
below. A distinguishing characteristic is the dark stripes running obliquely from the
lateral line to it's back.
Bonito are a schooling fish, and are known for going on incredible
feeding frenzies, biting everything thrown at them, including bare hooks. Bonito are not a
particularly popular food fish, but they are good fighters. They do however, make
excellent bait for other gamefish.
