[Amberjack]

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How The only consistent way to catch AJ's from a pier is by using king rigs.
With What Live 12"-14" bluefish and big mullet are the best baits. Spot and menhaden will work too.
When Spring. summer and fall. Fall is the best time. Daybreak...
Where On a pier: anywhere they allow king rigs, usually at the very end. Artificial reefs work if you have a boat. From the surf, a balloon rig might work with an off-shore wind.
Why Although not many people eat them because of the parasites, AJ's pull like mules. You will be lucky to catch 50% of the AJ's that strike.