Ask any crew member which fish hurts the most, and the answer is amberjack. The local coronado doesn't jump and doesn't run far — it simply refuses to leave the bottom, converting every metre of line into a straight contest between your back and its stubbornness. Deep jigging for amberjack over the volcanic reefs is the most physical fishing we offer, and the anglers who love it come back for exactly that.
How Deep Jigging Works
We position over volcanic structure in 60–200 metres — pinnacles, ledges, wreck lines — and drop 150–300 g metal jigs to the bottom, then work them up in sharp lifts. The strike usually comes in the first ten metres of the retrieve, and it is never subtle. Braided line, strong hooks, and a crew that knows every mark by heart do the rest. The technique is covered in our trolling and jigging guide.
Season
Amberjack hold on structure year-round, with the strongest fishing in spring and early summer when big pre-spawn fish stack on the marks. Typical fish run 10–30 kg; the reefs off the west coast near Los Gigantes produce true giants.
What Else Comes Up
Jigging the reefs is a lucky dip of the volcanic bottom: grouper, snapper, barracuda, and bonito all hit the same jigs. Slow days on the troll often turn into great days on the jig.
Boats & Pricing
Jigging runs best on private charters from €490–€590 aboard Mikestrike — her advanced sonar is built for finding fish on structure. Moderate fitness required; the crew coaches technique and paces the drops so nobody burns out in the first hour.
FAQ
What is the best season for amberjack in Tenerife?
They're on the reefs all year, but spring and early summer bring the biggest fish shallow enough to target consistently.
Is jigging for amberjack physically hard?
It's the most demanding fishing we do — repeated drops and a brutal vertical fight. Reasonable fitness makes it fun rather than painful, and the crew manages the pace.
Can beginners try deep jigging?
Yes, with coaching. We start beginners on lighter jigs over smaller marks and move up as technique improves. Many first-timers land respectable amberjack on day one.