Japanese Jack Mackerel
Trachurus japonicus
- 1lakes
- 20logged catches
- 0.64 kg heaviest logged
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.
What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches
Baits
Sea Worms 
Finger Mullets Lures
Newts 5 cm 
Worm 5 cm 
Worm 5 cm Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data
Kaiji No Ri — 20 catches , best 0.64 kg
- Sea Worms Hook #6 Feeder bottom 7×
- Newts 5 cm Spinning 2×
- Finger Mullets Saltwater Curved Hook #8/0 Feeder bottom Boat 2×
- Worm 5 cm Spinning Shore 1×
How to catch
How to catch a trophy Japanese Jack Mackerel? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.
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. The most successful lure is Brown and Yellow Newts 5 cm.
Where to find it
Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log
Shrimp 
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