What fish gets dissed by anglers on a regular basis, and called “trash” even though they tug so hard they can yank your shoulders out of their sockets? The amberjack, of course. Also called AJs, jacks, and “reef donkey,” few fish can pull as an amberjack does and no angler can deny them respect when one is on the end of the line. But amberjacks have a soft, oily meat (similar to that of bluefish) that smells and tastes strong and fishy. Worse, sometimes its full of worms. So, lots of people out there sneer at the thought of targeting them in specific.
You say you’re not worried about filling the cooler with dinner, you just want to go mano-a-mano with fish that can pull harder than a tractor? Then set your sights on hooking up with a reef donkey, and remember to:
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) adopted an amended Notice of Intent to hold a Louisiana…
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission have approved hunting regulations for the 2024-25 season with…
Shark Photos I’m working on some future content and looking for historic photos of great…
What if we killed the last feral hog in Texas? It's a fascinating topic and…
Fishing in the spring along the Texas coast offers exciting opportunities to catch black drum,…
The National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) has confirmed several doves collected across Texas, including the…