Fish karanchs: interesting facts and photos

Caranx - fish from the group of percussion. It belongs to the family of horse mackerel, because it looks somewhat like these fish. The giant quarry, the diamond quarry are all names of the same species.

Fishermen of the Hawaiian Islands call the karanxa a symbol of power. And all because the fish caught in the bait is not so easy to hold, because it is with enviable persistence and strength that beats from side to side. And because of its weight and length make it even harder.

What does a giant quarry look like?

Catch the giant carax, however, like all representatives of horse mackerel, you can in the waters of the Red Sea. In addition, lovers of exotic fishing can catch it off the coast of Thailand, the Philippines and Malaysia, Hawaii and Africa. The fact that the giant caranx is caught can be understood from a number of its features:

• The length of the fish carcass, from the head to the tip of the tail, is 170 cm;
• Weight reaches 62 kg, as in an adult;
• The head of the fish is large, and the trunk is somewhat flattened from the sides;
• The coloring of the body depends on gender: in males it is dark, almost black, and in females - silvery;
• Scales on the body of fish are small and thin;
• Tail slightly pointed.
  

Types of Caranxes

Carunculus fish can be of several types:

1. The golden quarry. This representative is endowed with medium body size - 40 cm, weight reaches 2-2.5 kg. Body color - golden.
2. The big quarry. The body length from head to tail reaches 1 m, weight - up to 20 kg. Fish live near the coast, mostly alone.
3. The Senegalese quarry. This representative is the smallest species of fish. The body length does not exceed 35 cm. The body is strongly flattened from the sides, the head has pointed outlines. Alone, fish move extremely rarely, because these are schooling species.

Giant caruncle in natural conditions

Caravans are shallow fish that carry out their vital activity at a depth of no more than 100 m. Large clusters of them are observed near reefs, in sea bays and in lagoons.

Immature fish specimens are moved mainly by flocks, in the composition of which they recruit the necessary skills for life. In general, we are talking about hunting, because in the flock, the chances of catching the catch are multiplied. However, when the mining is surrounded, each quarry becomes self-explanatory, so only the largest and more experienced representatives of the species manage to "snatch a piece". Hunting in these fish occurs early in the morning, when their representatives are the most mobile and active.

Once the karanxes reach adulthood, their flocks disintegrate and each fish lives further apart.

These representatives of horse mackerel predators and feed on other marine life. The aim of their attack is small fry, cephalopod mollusks and some species of crustaceans.

Caravans are able to migrate in certain seasons. Their movement takes place 30 km to the south of their permanent habitat, and young representatives can cover distances of 70 km.

Quarrying

The catch of diamond carp fish is on an industrial scale. Every year, fish hunting brings from 4 to 10 tons of catch. But such indicators do not threaten the number of these marine representatives, at least at this stage.

At sea resorts there are off-site fishing trips for tourists that take place on the high seas. There is a catch of giant carp, sometimes even in competitive form - to catch the largest fish.

Caught fish tourists can be attributed to the restaurant of the resort, where he will cook it, using various recipes.

Fishing for a giant caranza

Resting in the hot countries of the Red Sea, avid fishermen simply can not miss such kind of entertainment as fishing. Catching a giant carax is not a quiet and peaceful exercise, but a real extreme and a test of your strength.

Since such a fish has a huge weight and length, its fishing is not done with the help of an ordinary fishing rod. The technique used for fishing is called trolling or casting.

The bait, which is mainly lured by the fish, is called popper. One of the success factors for successful fishing is the correct casting of the bait. Caranx instantly reacts to the sound from the popper's impact on the surface of the water and immediately tends to its source.

Of course, for beginners before going on fishing will be held detailed instruction, where experienced fishermen will tell about all the intricacies of hunting for such a fish.

With the catch of a giant carax, only men can cope. Since this activity requires considerable physical strength, as well as dexterity. After all, such a representative of the horse mackerel, having caught the bait, begins with a strong force to turn and bend. From such actions the fisherman can throw overboard, therefore it is necessary to adequately resist the attempts of karanx to escape.

Often, fishermen who catch prey, make a photo with a karanx fish and release it back.

Dishes from carax

The most popular recipe for karanx fish is "Julien". You can find out such a dish in the restaurants of hot resort countries, where this fish is caught and professionally cooked. Examples of such resorts are Thailand, Hawaii, Egypt.

You can make "Julien from karanxes with shrimps" in the conditions of home cooking, and with ease, since the recipe is simple. The main thing is to find a fish carcass on Russian shelves.

For the dish you will need:

• Fish karanchs - 300 g;
• Shrimps - 300 g;
• Cream - 50 ml;
• Cheese - 100 g;
• Parsley - 1 bunch.

Preparation

Carankas cut into pieces. Shrimps, in a cooked form, are placed on the bottom of the coconut. Sprinkle them with cream, and from above put chopped fish. Again pour all the cream. Salt and pepper. Sprinkle with grated cheese and send the coconut to the oven. Prepare for 15 minutes at 200 ° C. The finished julienne is served with parsley strewed on top.

Karans became a favorite fish of Russian residents. Its fillets are fried, baked, and smoked. The meat is delicate and delicious.

Attractive in appearance, an impressive fish of the Stavridov family - this is a real test of men's physical strength and agility. Therefore, resting in Thailand, Hawaii or Africa, it is worth to visit the exotic fishing, which takes place in the form of competitions. And no matter how much the karanx fish is caught, it will become a real trophy.