Like the rest of the Jack family, of which Scad are members, it is a great fighter for its size. Most Goggle-eyes are caught at night, either deliberately as potential bait, or accidentally while chumming and bottom fishing. In either case, light spinning tackle is generally used. Bait fishermen tempt their Goggle-eyes with small jigs, often tied in tandem or series. All Florida coasts, the Bahamas and Caribbean.
Large schools are widespread in the Gulf and Atlantic, from near the beaches to well offshore.
As the name suggests, the body is cigar-shaped. The tail is forked and scutes are present. Small black spots are present along the lateral line. Color is dull gray or tan with whitist underside. Used as bait, not food.