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Greater amberjack
Seriola dumerili
Overview
The greater amberjack, also known as the allied kingfish, great amberfish, greater yellowtail, jenny lind, sea donkey, purplish amberjack, reef donkey, rock salmon, sailors choice, yellowtail, and yellow trevally, is a species of predatory ray-finned fish in the family Carangidae, the jacks and pompanos. It is found in temperate, subtropical, and tropical seas around the world. It is a popular quarry species for recreational fisheries and is important in commercial fisheries. It is the largest species in the family Carangidae.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Blue Runners
Excellent bait for larger amberjack.
- Pilchards
Effective when amberjack are feeding near the surface.
- Threadfin Herring
A readily available and palatable bait.
- Pinfish
Hardy and attractive to amberjack.
- Live Squid
Irresistible to amberjack.
Artificial Lures
- Yo-Zuri Hydro Minnow LCTrolling MinnowBuy
Dives deep, great for trolling offshore.
- Shimano Butterfly JigJigBuy
Effective for vertical jigging over structure.
- Williamson Benthos Speed JigJigBuy
Fast jigging attracts aggressive bites.
- Rapala X-Rap Magnum 30Trolling PlugBuy
Large profile, good for high-speed trolling.
- Berkley Gulp! Saltwater Swimming MulletSoft PlasticBuy
Versatile, can be rigged many ways.
Techniques
When jigging, vary your retrieve speed and jigging action to find what the amberjack are responding to on that particular day.
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Where to Find Greater amberjack
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Greater amberjack?+
Popular baits for Greater amberjack include Blue Runners, Pilchards, Threadfin Herring, Pinfish, Live Squid. Tip: When jigging, vary your retrieve speed and jigging action to find what the amberjack are responding to on that particular day.
Where can I catch Greater amberjack?+
Greater amberjack can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Florida, United States; Alabama, United States; Texas, United States. WikiCatch lists 128 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Greater amberjack get?+
Greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) can reach up to 189.9999976158142 cm in length and 75 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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