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Horse-eye jack
Caranx latus
Overview
The horse-eye jack, also known as the big-eye jack, is a game fish and minor commercial fish in the family Carangidae. Its appearance is similar to that of the crevalle jack, although the horse-eye jack's head is not as blunt. The horse-eye jack is known to feed on smaller fish and on many invertebrates, such as shrimp and crab.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Live Pinfish
Effective when slow-trolled near structure.
- Live Shrimp
A versatile bait, good for various depths.
- Live Pilchards
Excellent bait for surface feeding Horse-eye jack.
- Live Mullet
Use larger mullet for bigger Horse-eye jack.
- Crabs
Effective near docks and pilings.
Artificial Lures
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow FloatingMinnowBuy
Twitch near the surface for aggressive strikes.
- Rapala X-Rap 10JerkbaitBuy
Suspending action triggers strikes.
- Got-cha! PlugPlugBuy
Silver or gold are productive colors.
- Savage Gear Sand EelSoft PlasticBuy
Effective when jigged vertically.
- KastmasterSpoonBuy
Cast far and retrieve quickly.
Techniques
When fishing around structure, use heavier tackle to quickly pull hooked fish away from potential snags, preventing break-offs.
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Where to Find Horse-eye jack
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Horse-eye jack?+
Popular baits for Horse-eye jack include Live Pinfish, Live Shrimp, Live Pilchards, Live Mullet, Crabs. Tip: When fishing around structure, use heavier tackle to quickly pull hooked fish away from potential snags, preventing break-offs.
Where can I catch Horse-eye jack?+
Horse-eye jack can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Alagoas, Brazil; Belize District, Belize. WikiCatch lists 93 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Horse-eye jack get?+
Horse-eye jack (Caranx latus) can reach up to 100.999999 cm in length and 13.4 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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