{"id":17066,"date":"2018-08-06T10:55:54","date_gmt":"2018-08-06T10:55:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/?p=17066"},"modified":"2021-02-28T12:50:42","modified_gmt":"2021-02-28T12:50:42","slug":"most-difficult-fishes-catch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/most-difficult-fishes-catch\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are The Most Difficult Fish to Catch in The World?"},"content":{"rendered":"

We at Ocean Blue Fishing Adventures know that most \u2013 if not all \u2013 serious anglers are always up for catching fish that test your limits and provide a challenge. Seasoned anglers are always searching for that species or sized fish that they can call a prized catch. If you haven\u2019t yet created your own bucket list of fish you\u2019d love to land, below we\u2019ve included some of the most difficult fish to catch in the world which you might like to add to your own list and take on one day. These monster species are listed below in no particular order, of course.<\/p>\n

Sailfish<\/h2>\n

Arguably one of the most majestic fish in the ocean, the sailfish belongs to the billfish family. They love to hang around ocean bottoms \u2013  and this is one reason why it joins the list as one of the most difficult fish to catch in the world. Aside from chosen place to hang out, they\u2019re also the fastest swimmers in the ocean. We are talking speeds of over 100k p\/h! Not to mention they can grow as big as 10 feet and can weigh 100kg. This fish is some hefty fighter, and you are definitely going to love the challenge it can bring. Click on the link if you want to learn more interesting facts about sailfish<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dogtooth Tuna<\/h2>\n

It might not be the most attractive fish in the ocean, but they are considered a prized catch because of how difficult it is to catch one. But why are they so hard to catch? One reason is that you can\u2019t just find them anywhere \u2013 they can live and adapt to different habitats \u2013 even high current areas. And when you get the chance to hook one, the chance of a dogtooth tuna getting away is very high. Dogtooth\u2019s are very skilled in busting off from a line and they an incredibly strong fish.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t fret, though. If you\u2019re eyeing off your first dogtooth tuna and you need some tips on how to land it , click here to read How to Catch a Dogtooth Tuna<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Wahoo<\/h2>\n

A Wahoo\u2019s build is slender and elongated, which makes them very fast swimmers \u2013 around 80k p\/h to be exact. Once hooked to your line, a wahoo can be ultra-aggressive in fighting you off. And if you\u2019re not strong enough, the wahoo can sweep you off your feet and even off the boat.<\/p>\n

On the flip side, there are plenty of wahoo\u2019s in the sea and they are not dwindling anytime soon.  If you want to catch one, they can be found in warm oceans and they mostly hang out near reefs and wrecks, hoping to prey on smaller fish.<\/p>\n

Pacific Bluefin Tuna<\/h2>\n

And the last species on this list of the most difficult fish to catch in the world is the Pacific Bluefin Tuna \u2013 also known as the king of Tunas. Their build might be of monolithic proportions but it\u2019s the stamina of this tuna when fighting that will give you a run for your money, and then some! Pacific Blues can weigh up to 450kg and can grow as long as 10 feet in length. This tuna species is warm-blooded, that\u2019s why they are very fast and evasive.<\/p>\n

So, here we\u2019ve briefly discussed four of the most difficult fish to catch in the world, most of which can be found in the waters of Vanuatu! If you want to try your luck landing some of the most difficult fish in the world, and experience fishing Vanuatu for yourself \u2013 then click here to book<\/a> or for more info.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We at Ocean Blue Fishing Adventures know that most \u2013 if not all \u2013 serious anglers are always up for catching fish that test your limits and provide a challenge. Seasoned anglers are always searching for that species or sized fish that they can call a prized catch. If you haven\u2019t yet created your own […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":108,"featured_media":17060,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"What Are The Most Difficult Fish to Catch? | Ocean Blue Fishing","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Here it is - the ultimate angler's dream catch list! Four of the most difficult fishes to catch explained. 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