African Pompano
Species: Alectis Ciliaris (Bloch, 1788) [Perciformes - Carangidae - African Pompano]
Local Name: Threadfish, Cuban Jack, Flechudo, African pompano, Talakitok(Garapeche)
SIZE: 15-30 pounds, possibly can reach 50 pounds
WORLD RECORD: 50 pounds
GAME QUALITIES: One of the toughest light-tackle customers
around, the African fights much like other big Jacks, but uses its flat side to even greater advantage, and exhibits a peculiar, circling tactic that
puts the angler to a thorough test.
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