Bigeye Scad Goggle Eye Videos

Species - Bigeye Scad Goggle-Eye

Scientific Name - (Selar crumenophthalmus)

Physical Description - Elongated, cylindrical body with forked tail. Scutes forward of tail. Color is steel blue above and on the sides; silvery below. Very large eyes.

Range - All Florida, Bahamas and Caribbean.

Habitat - Reefs and other outside waters; also in and near inlets. May also enter larger bays and river mouths.

Spawning Habits - N/A.

Food Usage/Selection - Good, but usually used for bait.

Sporting Qualities - Like the rest of the Jack family, of which Scad are members, it is a great fighter for its size.

1. Notes
2. 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.