This is definitely a Jack and they are plentifull in the SW Florida. They will eat almost anything including jig, live bait, shrimp (dead or alive) etc. They are famous for the good fight and can get really big in size. It is pretty common to see a large school of them jumping out of water while chaising a school of baitfish. Just cast your jig in the middle of their area of action and expect an instant bite. I only eat them by adding a few pieces of fillet while making a fish soup.

We in Fort Myers area call it either puffer or blow fish. They have a very beautiful eyes and look very cute.I don't know anybody who keeps them for consumption.

i USE THE SAME JIGS AS I USE FOR MACKEREL - CAST MASTER OR ANY SIMILAR SHINY JIG 3/4 OZ AND IT WORKS AS A CHARM. THE SAME FAST RETRIEVING TECHNIQUE AS WELL

In SW Florida the best bait working for them is shrimp (alive or dead, even stinky) and fidler crab. Try to use a light rod and smaller hook and watch out for their very light nibble, otherwise they will leave yours hook naked.

Thank you, I am happy i was able to assist.
Joseph

iT LOOKS VERY MUCH AS A SUGAR TROUT, SO IF IT WAS CAUGHT SOMEWHERE IN SALTWATERS OF FLORIDA I AM POSITIVE IT IS.