Jigs

Amberjack can't resist long jigs ripped through the water column at high speeds. Some Popular Jigs for Amberjack include:

• Smith Nagamasa
• MC Works Killer Jig
• Smith Mejiyume SL
• Hots Keitan
• Fisherman Andaman
• Smith Jackknife
• FC Labo

Destinations

Wilmington, North Carolina is one of the best places to go in search of Amberjack. The best time to visit is late April through October. For those who want to to chase trophy sized fish, spring and fall are the best times as the females are spawning and so are very fat.

Reels

High End Spinning
Shimano Stella 20000, 10000
Daiwa Saltiga 6000

High End Conventional
Studio Mark Blue Heaven
Accurate Boss 665N
Shimano Ocea Jigger 4000-5000
John Baker 6-12
Shimano Torsa
Jigging Master

Good Quality Spinning
Shimano Saragosa
Daiwa Saltist
Shimano Spheros
Accurate Twin Spin

Good Quality Conventional
Daiwa Saltiga 40-50
Pro Gear Oceanus
Avet Hoo-X
Shimano Trinidad
Shimano Torium

Tackle Selection

Because the strength of these fish, they will test every part of your tackle. Ensuring that you have the strongest hooks, connections, and hardware is of the utmost importance.

PE6-8 line is the ideal set up, but you can get away with PE4-5 if needed.

Leader sizes should range from 100lb to 220lb test. Because Amberjack are generally not line shy, fluorocarbon is not needed.

Technique Tip

If you find that you are getting hit without a hook up, try this- mix in a pause part way through. Give it a single or a double "yo-yo" style jig- sometimes allowing the fish to catch up to the jig can make the difference.