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Description: dark stripe (variably present) extends from nose to in front of dorsal fin and "lights up" when fish is in feeding mode; no scutes; soft dorsal base less than twice the length of the anal fin base.
Catching them!
Tackle selection depends largely on how long one want to battle a hooked
amberjack. They can be landed with light-action spinning rods with line weights
as low as 6 pounds, but such an outfit will not land a good-sized fish
efficiently. Most anglers opt for medium- to medium heavy-action spinning or
boat rods, with large spinning or small conventional reels spooled with 15- to
30-pound line. Perhaps the most popular method is
fishing with live or cut bait, though vertical jigging with bucktails and spoons
is also effective. Usually lures are used in conjunction with cut bait. Common
baits include, but are not limited to, herring, menhaden, mullet, pinfish and
blue runners. We supply the bait and tackle!
Similar Fish: Alamaco Jack, Banded Rudderfish, Blue Runner, Pompanos, Cervalle Jack.
Where found: OFFSHORE species associated with rocky reefs, debris, and wrecks, typically in 60 - 240 feet of water; sometimes caught NEARSHORE; juveniles associated with floating objects and may occur in water less than 30 feet deep.
Size: common to 40 pounds.The North Carolina record is 125lbs (1973).
Remarks: largest of the jacks; thought to spawn OFFSHORE throughout most of the year; feeds on squid, fish, and crustaceans.
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