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Almaco jack
Seriola rivoliana
Overview
The longfin yellowtail, also known as the almaco or silvercoat jack, deep-water, falcate, European or highfin amberjack, rock salmon, longfin or yellow kingfish, is a game fish of the family Carangidae; they are in the same family as yellowtail and amberjack. They are carnivorous and feed, both day and night, on other, smaller fish, such as baitfish, small squid, octopus, crab and shrimp. The flesh is thick and dense, like tuna, and easily may be passed off for white albacore if prepared as sushi.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Pilchards
Great for chumming and live lining.
- Sardines
Effective when drift fishing.
- Blue Runners
Hardy and attracts bigger fish.
- Small Mackerel
Can be trolled or drifted.
- Squid
Works well when jigging.
Artificial Lures
- Yo-Zuri Hydro Minnow LCTrolling LureBuy
Troll around structure, holds up well.
- Shimano Butterfly JigJigBuy
Excellent for deep water jigging.
- Daiwa Saltiga SliderJigBuy
Effective for vertical jigging.
- Rapala X-Rap Magnum 20Trolling LureBuy
Dives deep and triggers strikes.
- Williamson Benthos Speed Jig 130JigBuy
Great for fast retrieves
Techniques
Almaco jacks often hold near structure, so target reefs, wrecks, and buoys, and vary your retrieve until you find what triggers a strike.
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Where to Find Almaco jack
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Almaco jack?+
Popular baits for Almaco jack include Pilchards, Sardines, Blue Runners, Small Mackerel, Squid. Tip: Almaco jacks often hold near structure, so target reefs, wrecks, and buoys, and vary your retrieve until you find what triggers a strike.
Where can I catch Almaco jack?+
Almaco jack can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Florida, United States; Alabama, United States; Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic. WikiCatch lists 12 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Almaco jack get?+
Almaco jack (Seriola rivoliana) can reach up to 160.0000023841858 cm in length and 59.9 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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