AmberjackJanuary 10, 2011
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. Where found: OFFSHORE species associated with rocky reefs, debris, and wrecks, typically in 60 – 240 feet of water; sometimes caught NEARSHORE in south Florida; juveniles associated with floating objects and may occur in water less than 30 feet deep. Size: common to 40 pounds. Florida Record: 142 lbs. Remarks: largest of the jacks; thought to spawn OFFSHORE throughout most of the year; feeds on squid, fish, and crustaceans. How to catch: offshore, with deep sinking fly lines chummed up to the top. Flies to Use: Deceivers clousers and poppers One Response to Amberjack |
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