![]() Juveniles are taken by wading birds, as well as large snook and cobia. Mature jacks are heavily preyed upon by shark, tarpon, marlin, and other large finfish. The jack feeds predominantly on minnows and smaller fish, taking in crustaceans and invertebrates with far less frequency. During these events almost any jig or spoon cast into the feeding jacks will result in an instant strike. Unlike ladyfish, the jack never jumps.Ī schooling predator, the jack often attacks baitfish in canals, driving them against the seawalls and turning the water into a boiling froth. Its fight is typified by deep powerful runs and long, extended battles, especially with fish 10 pounds and above. An aggressive fighter known to readily take surface plugs, spoons, and almost any kind of live or frozen bait, the jack is a popular sport fish, and for good reason. Its distribution is limited to the subtropical Atlantic, from western Africa to the Caribbean and north to Nova Scotia.Ĭommonly referred to as “jack,” this is a frequent catch found almost anywhere in the waters surrounding Sanibel and Captiva. It is seldom taken for food, but is reported to be excellent eating, though, like many jacks, tends to be oily and have a darker meat. Light tackle and no more than 20-pound leader are all that is required to catch this attractive little fighter. Locally, the blue runner is the favored baitfish for king mackerel, where it is often slow trolled over artificial reefs and hard bottom. ![]() Cut blue runner is an excellent bait for shark, tarpon, and mangrove snapper.
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