Captain's Note:
Pulling power is the Jack Crevalle's forte! Hard hitting and rod breaking strength gives Jacks an "A" on the Fight-O-Meter! One of the easiest of the tackle bruisers to catch and definitely a fly rod target, the Jack Crevalle has probably broken more rods than most saltwater fish it's size. Usually traveling in large schools and eating everything in its path, all one has to do is retrieve quickly, rip his lips off on the take and hang on!
Description:
The Jack Crevalle has a high, elongated, slightly compressed body. Jacks have large eyes and an angled, blunt snout. The dorsal fin consists of 8 spiney rays and it has 2 isolated spines in front of the anal fin. The fish has an oval spot on the pectoral fins and the caudal fin is deeply notched. It is dark blue or blue-gray on the back and siver with gold tints on the sides and belly.
Avg. Size:
24", max. 40"
Distribution:
Found throughout Gulf Coast.
Habitat:
Coastal, bays and even brackish and fresh waters.
Behavior:
Form schools which roam rapidly along shore and through bays. Voracious feeders on surface causing quite a scene when in a feeding frenzy.
Diet:
Small fish and shrimp.
Fishing Techniques:
Fyfishing, surfcasting, casting, trolling. Flies such as clousers as well as any minnow/sardine imitations are great.
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