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Old 10-01-2011, 05:30 PM   #19
leptar
eh! What do you mean?
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It's an Atlantic Bonito, Northern Bonito, Katonotel, Boston Mackerel... the Dorsal fin is the give away between the 2...


The dorsal on the frigate mackerel is not as long but taller.


They usually show up (Frigates) about this time of year along with the skip jacks(not snappers).....
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