DESCRIPTION: Green or steel blue above, silver on sides and belly. Deep, thick body; forked tail. Long trailer at the end of dorsal fin.

SIZE: From 12 inches or less to about 75 pounds, on average, although big fish of 100 to 150 pounds are numerous in many areas.

FOOD VALUE: None

GAME QUALITIES: Famous for the spectacle and frequency of it's jumps.

TACKLE AND BAITS: Anglers seeking big fish in passes, channels, deep bays and surf areas like stout tackle with lines testing at least 30 pounds. All sizes of spinning, baitcasting and fly tackle get lots of play for smaller fish. The same types of gear, although of heavier proportions, are used for big fish on shallow flats. Use at least 15 pound line on spinning and casting gear, and at least a 10-weight fly outfit with minimum 16 pound tippets. Live bait is preferred!!