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The Big Eye is a beautiful member of the trevally family not often targeted by anglers but should be. They are found along rocky shorelines in close proximity to sandy patches of water. Big eye trevally can often be seen in tight schools between 20-50 fish around rocky points. They are tough fighters and fun to catch.

Description: The Big Eye trevally is very similar in body structure to the Jack crevalle, however its body is not as deep, being more elongated, with a slightly more pointed head. It also does not get quite the size of the crevalle. This fish has huge eyes which seem to gaze right at you once the fish is landed. Its basic body color is silvery to gray with a dark gray to black back. Most of the body marking such as the scutes are black and it's dorsal fin usually has a white tip. An average size Big Eye trevally would be 6-10 pounds. The IGFA All-Tackle record is 31 pounds 8 ounces.

Fishing Techniques: Unlike other trevallys when hooked these fish will fight along the surface allowing for use of lighter tackle. By Boat: These fish are most often caught on small boats which are capable of getting in close to and maneuvering around rocky shorelines particularly areas with large protruding bolders. These fish can be caught by pitching live bait in amongst these rocks or by casting top water lures. Occasionally they will hit a "Rapala" type lure in these same areas. Surf Fishing: Big Eyes are a fairly easily targeted fish from the shore. They are caught almost exclusively with top water lures particularly Klassic poppers and similar types slowly retrieved along the surface amongst the rocks, without any twitching, jerking etc. Fly Fishing: Fly fishing can be done either by boat or from shore. If you cannot see them schooling along the surface, at which time you can cast just about any type of streamer, clouser etc. try using 2/0 popper-type flies around large protruding rocks to attract their attention.

Edibility & Cleaning: Although I don't particularly like to eat them especially since there are so many other species around the same rocky areas which are much more palatable, they are eaten by many. Basic filleting of this fish will provide you with large thick fillets. I would suggest that you bleed this fish upon catching to remove some of the gamy taste.

 * The abbreviated text on this page is taken from the upcoming book "Fishing - Mexican Style" by Jeff Klassen, is copyrighted and may not be used for purposes other than personal use without the written permission from the publisher.

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