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Family Carangidae, JACKS and POMPANOS
Seriola dumerili
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Description: Deep sea fishing Charter in Venice Florida often results in a battle with an Amberjack. Amberjack has a 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. Food Value: Wonderful fresh or smoked. 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 Amberjack Record: 142 lbs. Amberjack Fishing Techniques: Casting, Drifting, Still Fishing and Trolling. Remarks: Amberjack are the largest of the jacks; thought to spawn OFFSHORE throughout most of the year; feeds on squid, fish, and crustaceans. |