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Seriola quinqueradiata
Japanese Amberjack
Saltwater
About this species
A powerful migratory jack, known as bang-eo, that is a prized winter food and sport fish in Korea and Japan. It travels in fast schools chasing baitfish and grows rapidly to large size. Jigging, live-bait fishing and trolling around reefs and current lines account for big fish.
Season
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Depth
10 – 100 m
Habitat Spots
OffshoreNearshoreReef
Fishing Methods
JiggingLureTrolling
Bait & Rig
Metal slow-pitch jigs and vertical jigs worked over reefs and current seams, or trolled lures near the surface when schools are active.
Edibility & Taste
Outstanding winter delicacy; the rich, fatty flesh is celebrated for sashimi (especially winter buri), sushi and teriyaki.
Similar Species
Hiramasa (Seriola lalandi) is similar but slimmer with a yellow lateral stripe; buri has a more yellow tail and fuller body at maximum size.
Record Weight
40 kg