Horse-Eye Jack

DE Horse-Eye Jack Fishing Guide

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Horse-Eye Jack s are dark blue to silvery-blue above, becoming silvery white to golden below. Unlike the Crevalle jack, there is no dark spot at the base of the pectoral fin, although there may be dark spots on the gill covers. Their eyes are very large.

Diet: small fishes, squids, and shrimps

Habitat & Range

Horse-Eye Jack s are found around offshore artificial reefs and wrecks or in open water, either individually or in schools. They feed on small fishes, squids, and shrimps.

Where to Fishing

Atlantic Ocean

Frequently Asked Questions

Fishing Tips

Horse-Eye Jack s feed on swimming fish and any small fish hooked through the back, in front of the dorsal fin or in any other way will work as long as it is lively. They will hit fast moving jigs, noisy surface plugs, surface swimming plugs, or shiny spoons either casted or trolled.

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