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. Usually in fairly deep water, 15-100 feet, over rocks, reefs or patchy bottom.
Color is a silvery white, sometimes with dark blotches or patterns.
Blue lines on head. Close to Snappers of similar size. As with other reef Porgies, most are caught by anglers seeking Grouper and Snapper with fairly heavy ocean tackle. Stout baitcasting or spinning outfits are better suited to the task, however. Cut pieces of fish or squid are preferred baits.