CuzzA
Wetwork for Hire
One would think, if you've never caught one, whether spearfishing or hook and line.... But as soon as that line gets taught and it feels the pull, you will quickly understand why they are called Reef Donkeys. I've heard and seen more near misses of accidents from this species than any other. From it wrapping divers in the line, to regs and masks getting knocked off, hell, from teeth getting knocked out. On scuba they become more dangerous because they will drag you through the water column, you're just hanging on for the ride. They are right up there with cobia for being one of the most challenging fish to subdue.from my experience amberjacks would be easy prey.
If you want some good entertainment and to see how hard these fish fight, just check out the YouTube. Plenty of cluster f's with these fish and I wouldn't be surprised if they've killed a diver or two. They are far from easy prey.
Corresponding thread here... Amberjack almost kills me! Sharks and Barracuda too