Japanese amberjack
ブリ · buri
Seriola quinqueradiata
Japanese amberjack change local names as they grow: hamachi, inada and warasa may refer to younger stages. Size and season change the tackle required.
Habitat and season
Coastal baitfish schools and offshore current lines.
- Recorded fishing season
- Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb
- Scientific name
- Seriola quinqueradiata
- Japanese name
- ブリ
Months are a broad guide, not a current catch forecast. Region, water temperature and local closures can change the season.
Fishing methods
Nomase — live-bait fishing
A live baitfish swims on the rig to attract larger predators. The bait must remain lively and the rig must suit the water depth and local rules.
Vertical jigging
Metal jigs are worked below a boat through the depth occupied by predators.
Find places to fish
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Practical guides
Cooking
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Detailed Japanese species notes
紡錘形の強い体と黄色い体側線が特徴。成長に伴い呼び名が変わる代表的な出世魚です。
大型は非常に力が強い。船上で暴れる魚やフックによる事故に注意。
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