Japanese Jack Mackerel

Japanese Jack Mackerel (Trachurus japonicus) is a rather large pelagic schooling fodder fish of the Carangidae family. It can reach half a meter in length, and its weight can be more than 600 grams. It lives at depths of up to 275 meters on sandy bottom areas in the coastal zones of the East China and Japan Seas, as well as off the coast of southern Japan, the Korean Peninsula and Taiwan in waters of 15-26°C.

The Japanese Jack Mackerel feeds on small crustaceans (copepods), as well as shrimps and small fish. You can successfully catch it from berths in marinas both during the day and at night (especially with a torch), with a spinning rod using small lures, as well as with float tackle using animal baits.

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Japanese Jack Mackerel would be to use Sea Worms on a size #6 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Worms.