jack crevalle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of jack crevalle
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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Limits of trout, redfish, Spanish mackerel, jack crevalle, and almost every inshore fish is feeding in the green water when the winds are light.
From Washington Times • Jun. 24, 2020
Black drum, redfish and jack crevalle are fair on live bait at the jetty.
From Washington Times • Mar. 28, 2018
On another occasion, a jack crevalle darted ahead of a group of roosters intent on my rasta and found itself fast to my 10-weight.
From New York Times • Jul. 30, 2010
Over the years it has caught Spanish and cero mackerel, bluefish, jack crevalle, bonito, blackfin tuna and even a seatrout.
From Time Magazine Archive
The incredible number of voracious, plug-slamming jack crevalle, many of which exceed 40 pounds, seem to be the region�s strongest draw, followed by barracuda, one of which exceeded 70 pounds this season.
From Time Magazine Archive
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