African pompano
イトヒキアジ · itohikiaji
Alectis ciliaris
Young African pompano have a diamond-shaped body and long trailing dorsal and anal rays. Adults lose the exaggerated filaments. Support the body when unhooking and photographing the fish.
Habitat and season
Japanese coastal waters; region and depth differ by species.
- Recorded fishing season
- Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov
- Scientific name
- Alectis ciliaris
- Japanese name
- イトヒキアジ
Months are a broad guide, not a current catch forecast. Region, water temperature and local closures can change the season.
Fishing methods
Shore jigging
Metal jigs search different depths for passing predatory fish. Open casting space and a planned landing point are essential.
Vertical jigging
Metal jigs are worked below a boat through the depth occupied by predators.
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Cooking
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Detailed Japanese species notes
幼魚はひし形の銀色の体から長い糸状のひれを伸ばす。大きくなると糸は短くなり、体も細長く見える。同じ種類でも成長で姿が大きく変わる魚だ。
針外しの際にひれを傷めないよう扱う。大型は尾の付け根とえらの縁にも注意。
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