Quality & Grading

 

Examples of good quality fish:

This pretty tail cut comes from a fish, fresh off the boat. White marbling is due to a higher fat content. Fat will appear better after it chills down.

This pretty tail cut comes from a fish, fresh off the boat. White marbling is due to a higher fat content. Fat will appear better after it chills down.

This tail cut shows a leaner fish with good color but no oil.

This tail cut shows a leaner fish with good color but no oil.

Processed fish in the holding cooler, ready to pack. This is good quality, fatty fish, with a pinkish color and excellent shape.

Processed fish in the holding cooler, ready to pack. This is good quality, fatty fish, with a pinkish color and excellent shape.

Beautiful, 1+ North Carolina bigeye tuna loin.

Beautiful, 1+ North Carolina bigeye tuna loin.

 

Examples of fish damage:

Harpoon damage will decrease the value of your fish.

Harpoon damage will decrease the value of your fish.

When using a harpoon, try to avoid the belly of the fish, which results in loss of valuable meat.

When using a harpoon, try to avoid the belly of the fish, which results in loss of valuable meat.