Jigs for large bonito
Sarda sarda
Torik is the Turkish name for large Atlantic bonito (Sarda sarda); in historical records from around Istanbul, a 50–60 cm bonito is called torik[1]. According to the same study, torik were last reported in Türkiye’s catch in 1991[1]. In recent studies, torik-sized large bonito are rare in the autumn catch of the southern Black Sea[2][3].
Open the Jig Selector with large bonito →All jigs for large bonito
JIGTO for large bonito
RAZOR 60
TIDE 60
TIDE 80This match comes from JIGTO’s product data; it is not a weight measured in the sources.
Season chart
| Region | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Black Sea | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | spawning periodS | spawning periodS | spawning periodS | spawning periodS | active periodA | active periodA | active periodA | no record– |
| Bosphorus | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | spawning periodS | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– |
| Sea of Marmara | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | spawning periodS | spawning periodS | spawning periodS | spawning periodS | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– |
| Dardanelles | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– |
| Aegean Sea | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– |
| Mediterranean | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– |
Sspawning periodAactive period–no record
The chart shows whether the sources hold a record for that region and month; it does not show the chance of a catch. An empty cell does not mean the fish is absent, only that there is no sourced record.
Records
Black Sea · May–August · spawning period
According to a study, bonito spawn from May to August. [1]
Black Sea · September–November · active period
According to two studies, large torik-sized bonito are rare in the September–November catch of the southern Black Sea. [1][2][3]
Bosphorus · May · spawning period
According to a study, bonito spawning starts in May; according to old records, torik passed from the Bosphorus into the Black Sea in this month. [1]
Sea of Marmara · May–August · spawning period
According to a study, bonito spawn from May to August. [1][4]
Light and colour
- Glow + UV Charges in daylight or torchlight and glows in the dark. Reacts to UV in sunlight.
- UV Lights up under UV and in sunlight underwater. Does not glow in the dark.
- Natural Classic colour and holographic finish, for clear water and bright days.
None of our sources shows that a jig catches more fish because of its colour, glow or UV. Choose the light class by the light in the water and your own preference.
Closed seasons and minimum sizes
In Türkiye, recreational fishing rules are set by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in its Notification No. 6/2 on recreational fishing. Rules change; check the current version before you fish. Outside Türkiye, follow your local rules. Ministry page on fishing (Turkish) ↗
Frequently asked questions
When do torik appear?
According to historical records, torik passed from the Bosphorus into the Black Sea in May and returned in October–November[1]. In recent studies, large bonito are rare in the September–November catch of the southern Black Sea[2][3]. These records do not show the chance of a catch.
What jig weight for large bonito?
In JIGTO’s product data, large bonito is a target species of these series: RAZOR 60, TIDE 60, TIDE 80. Weights run from 60 to 80 g, with a suggested depth of 10–70 m. The deeper the water and the stronger the current, the heavier the series. This match is JIGTO’s product data; it is not a weight measured in the sources.
What is the difference between torik and bonito?
It is the same species (Sarda sarda); the difference is size. Historical records call a 40–50 cm fish zindanelen, a 50–60 cm fish torik and a 60–65 cm fish sivri[1].
References
- Zengin M, Ulman A (2026). The Historical Journey of the Bonito (Sarda sarda) Population in the Black Sea From Ancient Times to the Present. Study area: Black Sea / Bosphorus / Marmara. https://doi.org/10.31765/karen.1514360
- Genç Y, Dağtekin M, Başçınar NS, Tercan E (2025). Length-weight relationships, growth parameters, mortality and condition factor of Atlantic bonito (Sarda sarda Bloch, 1793) from the Southern Black Sea. Study area: Black Sea. https://doi.org/10.52998/trjmms.1528911
- Zengin M, Dinçer AC (2006). Distribution and Seasonal Movement of Atlantic Bonito (Sarda sarda) Populations in the Southern Black Sea Coasts. Study area: Black Sea. https://www.trjfas.org/uploads/pdf_267.pdf
- Akyol O, Ceyhan T, Ertosluk O (2009). Marmara Adası Kıyı Balıkçılığı ve Balıkçılık Kaynakları. Study area: Marmara. https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/57437
This page is based on 4 sourced season records and 4 sources. The season records are the approved data the JIGTO Jig Selector also uses.