Strong for its size. Light spinning and baitcasting tackle, with live or dead shrimp and various cut baits. Usually taken when fishing for Snapper or Seatrout. All Florida coasts and the Bahamas. Usually caught over coral reefs or patchy bottom in 70 feet of water or more.
Color is a silvery with reddish tint.
Head is steeply sloped and front edge is purple. A strong if unspectacular fighter. Stout baitcasting or spinning outfits are better suited to the task, however. Cut pieces of fish or squid are preferred baits. All Florida coasts and the Bahamas.