Compulsion Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 Banded rudder fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoorGunner Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 I believe it's a banded rudder fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 4 mins ago, DoorGunner said: I believe it's a banded rudder fish. No/sorry! I, myself. asked the "same" question last week! duh! Pilot fish is the consensus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libertyminded Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 Lesser Amberjack! no bands... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjdbike Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 Oh okay, someone’s gotta do it. White Perch. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfish4me Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, MarkG said: Banded rudder fish Yes 2 hours ago, DoorGunner said: I believe it's a banded rudder fish. Yes 1 hour ago, libertyminded said: Lesser Amberjack! no bands... No 2 hours ago, MarkG said: No/sorry! I, myself. asked the "same" question last week! duh! Pilot fish is the consensus. Same thing... tog ... blackfish ... mahi.. dorado... same fish depends on where your from Edited September 4, 2018 by bigfish4me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libertyminded Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 8 hours ago, bigfish4me said: Yes Yes No Same thing... tog ... blackfish ... mahi.. dorado... same fish depends on where your from No white tips on tail is how you tell the difference! Lesser Amberjack.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 7 hours ago, libertyminded said: No white tips on tail is how you tell the difference! Lesser Amberjack.. Capt. John Raguso has 2 pics of one showing rigging for big canyon fish in this week's "The Fisherman".[p.24G] Looks the same to to me. He calls 'em a "Bar Jack"....!!! Has that same horizontal bar between gill and eye. ....and the winner is...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compulsion Posted September 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 I think I figured it out almaco jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 21 mins ago, Compulsion said: I think I figured it out almaco jack possible but not likely. thats more southern fish: http://fishspecies.dnrec.delaware.gov/FishSpecies.aspx?habitat=2&species=72Skip to main content DIVISION OF FISH & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL < SALTWATER FISH ALMACO JACK ILLUSTRATOR Duane Raver, Jr. SEA DELAWARE RANGE Atlantic Ocean ABUNDANCE IN DELAWARE WATERS Rare - this species is more common south of Delaware. GENERAL HABITAT AND FOOD PREFERENCES The Almaco Jack is found more often in deeper, oceanic waters than other jacks. Almaco Jacks often frequent deep water wrecks. They feed on small fishes, squids, and shrimps. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Similar in appearance to the greater amberjack, Almaco Jacks have tall second dorsal and anal fins. The body and lower fins are generally dark brown or dark bluish green, and the lower sides and belly are lighter, sometimes having a lavender or brassy tint. DID YOU KNOW? Almaco Jacks have been observed rubbing against the rough skin of passing sharks. Some suggest Almaco Jacks do this to rub parasites off of their skin. Others suggest it might be a form of harassing sharks which may cause them to leave the area. COMMON FISHING LURES AND BAITS Almaco Jack are often surface swimmers and can be caught while trolling tuna feathers, shiny spoons, or live bait. They can be jigged with shiny spoons, bucktails, or diamond jigs. Preferred natural baits include strips of squid, pieces of cut fish, or whole bait fish. TYPICAL SIZES CAUGHT In general, Almaco Jacks caught by anglers weigh between 14 and 20 pounds. SON Open Year-Round SIZE LIMIT No Size Limit DAILY LIMIT / PERSON No Limit DELAWARE RANGE Atlantic Ocean ABUNDANCE IN DELAWARE WATERS Rare - this species is more common south of Delaware. GENERAL HABITAT AND FOOD PREFERENCES The Almaco Jack is found more often in deeper, oceanic waters than other jacks. Almaco Jacks often frequent deep water wrecks. They feed on small fishes, squids, and shrimps. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Similar in appearance to the greater amberjack, Almaco Jacks have tall second dorsal and anal fins. The body and lower fins are generally dark brown or dark bluish green, and the lower sides and belly are lighter, sometimes having a lavender or brassy tint. DID YOU KNOW? Almaco Jacks have been observed rubbing against the rough skin of passing sharks. Some suggest Almaco Jacks do this to rub parasites off of their skin. Others suggest it might be a form of harassing sharks which may cause them to leave the area. COMMON FISHING LURES AND BAITS Almaco Jack are often surface swimmers and can be caught while trolling tuna feathers, shiny spoons, or live bait. They can be jigged with shiny spoons, bucktails, or diamond jigs. Preferred natural baits include strips of squid, pieces of cut fish, or whole bait fish. TYPICAL SIZES CAUGHT In general, Almaco Jacks caught by anglers weigh between 14 and 20 pounds. CITATION MINIMUM LENGTHS/WEIGHTS Almaco Jacks are not currently eligible for a Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament or Live Release award, but a large specimen may qualify for an “Unusual Species” award. DELAWARE STATE RECORD Almaco Jacks are not currently eligible for an individual Delaware record. Priva DELAWARE RANGE Atlantic Ocean ABUNDANCE IN DELAWARE WATERS Rare - this species is more common south of Delaware. GENERAL HABITAT AND FOOD PREFERENCES The Almaco Jack is found more often in deeper, oceanic waters than other jacks. Almaco Jacks often frequent deep water wrecks. They feed on small fishes, squids, and shrimps. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Similar in appearance to the greater amberjack, Almaco Jacks have tall second dorsal and anal fins. The body and lower fins are generally dark brown or dark bluish green, and the lower sides and belly are lighter, sometimes having a lavender or brassy tint. DID YOU KNOW? Almaco Jacks have been observed rubbing against the rough skin of passing sharks. Some suggest Almaco Jacks do this to rub parasites off of their skin. Others suggest it might be a form of harassing sharks which may cause them to leave the area. COMMON FISHING LURES AND BAITS Almaco Jack are often surface swimmers and can be caught while trolling tuna feathers, shiny spoons, or live bait. They can be jigged with shiny spoons, bucktails, or diamond jigs. Preferred natural baits include strips of squid, pieces of cut fish, or whole bait fish. TYPICAL SIZES CAUGHT In general, Almaco Jacks caught by anglers weigh between 14 and 20 pounds. cy | Contact | Phone Directory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoorGunner Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 Then it's a 17 and 3/4 inch summer flounder. Place is saturated with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igomez Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 On 9/4/2018 at 6:02 PM, jjdbike said: Oh okay, someone’s gotta do it. White Perch. JD You did it again with the white perch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 5 mins ago, igomez said: You did it again with the white perch Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Hooksetter Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=amberjack&id=958E951CF5ECAF611D086A6EBC23D7607473F44F&FORM=IARRTH An armed man is a citizen,,,an unarmed man is a subject,,,,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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