Rainbow Runner

Rainbow Runner

Elagatis bipinnulata
Rainbow Runner

Average Weight/Length

Varies from a couple of pounds to 15 or 20 pounds, with individuals of roughly the same size forming large schools. World record 37 pounds, 9 ounces

Other "Popular" Names for this Fish

Spanish Jack, Rainbow Jack, Hawaiian Salmon

Location Habitat

Deep ocean waters. Adults are found in oceanic and coastal waters, generally near the surface over reefs or sometimes far from the coast often around floating logs or other debris. May form large schools. They feed on invertebrates, mainly on larger crustaceans of the zooplankton, and small fishes. Eggs are pelagic

Biology & Physical Description

Un-jack streamlined shape with slender, pointed head. No hard scutes forward of tail. Brilliantly colored, with blue and yellow full-length stripes on a blue background. Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-30; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 18 - 22.

Geographic Species Map (Fishbase.org Map)

Summary of Distribution: Western Atlantic: Massachusetts, USA and northern Gulf of Mexico to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Eastern Atlantic: off Genoa, Italy in the Mediterranean and from Côte d'Ivoire to Angola. Throughout the Indo-Pacific, but rare or absent in the Persian Gulf. Eastern Pacific: mouth of Gulf of California to Ecuador; including the Galapagos Islands

Note: Distribution range colors indicate degree of suitability of habitat which can be interpreted as probabilities of occurrence (fishbase.org)

Sport Fishing Techniques

Drifting

Drift fishing allows you to fish over a variety of habitats as your boat drifts with the currents or wind movement. You can drift fish on the bottom or change the depth with a bobber or float. Natural baits work best. But jigs, lures and artificial flies will produce good results, too. You can drift fish on the ocean, as well as ponds, lakes, rivers and streams any time of the day and year..

Tackle & Baits

Spinning, baitcasting and light ocean rigs. Small live fish and small rigged baits, such as Ballyhoo and strips. Difficult to take by casting, but can be coaxed.

Game Rating

Game Rating : 7.5/10

Game Description :

A spirited fighter on light tackle. Makes faster runs than other Jacks, and sometimes jumps, too.

Food Rating

Game Rating : 8.5/10

Game Description :

Excellent. Good food fish (Ref. 9626) and a valued game fish; marketed fresh and salted or dried; also frozen and used for sashimi Nutritional Facts by Serving Size: 100g / 3.5oz (raw) Calories Fat Calories Total Fat Saturated Fat Cholesterol Sodium Potassium Protein Omega-3

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