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AJ hunter · 08-10-2007, 12:36 AM

I think it is Scomber japonicus, the chub mackerel. Some folks do call it a tinker mackerel in some parts. They are actually very common deep in the Gulf but will run on the surface as well.

08-10-2007, 12:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
AJ hunter Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 39	I think it is Scomber japonicus, the chub mackerel. Some folks do call it a tinker mackerel in some parts. They are actually very common deep in the Gulf but will run on the surface as well.