Good day in Charleston (Page 2): Can't say I heard the spot tail reference either Gordon. Even the red drum reference was rarely used while I lived down south and my neighbor was from...

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Jer wrote:

Very nice haul. You have a nice friend.
Is a Spot Tail Bass the same a a Redfish?

Can't say I heard the spot tail reference either Gordon. Even the red drum reference was rarely used while I lived down south and my neighbor was from SC.

Bottom line just don't call me late for dinner.

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

Gordon wrote:

Spot Tail for supper tomorrow. Wife is going to the grill one for us.

That will be a fine meal

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

FourchonLa. wrote:

Very similar to the one I learned from my mother. It can be modified as you like especially if you favor other ingredients. It’s good even with the kitchen sink. C’est bon.

https://www.deepsouthdish.com/2010/03/cajun-courtbouillon.html?m=1

Gonna have to try that one.

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

plumbob wrote:

Can't say I heard the spot tail reference either Gordon. Even the red drum reference was rarely used while I lived down south and my neighbor was from SC.

Bottom line just don't call me late for dinner.

Why is a spottail bass called a red fish? Because it’s a fish of many names!
28 SEPTEMBER 2020

Fall is finally here and it’s the season for catching redfish in the South Carolina Lowcountry! These fish are available year-round but tend to move from shallow water to deeper inshore waters during the fall.

The redfish, or spottail bass is the Lowcountry inshore fisherman’s most popular gamefish. This highly sought-after saltwater fish has many names, depending on the geographic location. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources refers to it as a red drum. Along with redfish and spottail and red drum, this fish is also known as a channel bass and puppy drum. Why did it get the name redfish? Some say it’s because of the copper color of its scales.

Traditionally in the Lowcountry it was known as a spottail for the distinctive black spot on its tail. Sometimes the fish will have more than one spot. On rare occasions it will have no spot at all. What is the purpose of the spot? The spot resembles an eye. This trick of nature fools predators into attacking the fish from the tail, allowing it a chance to swim away from danger.

Jer Loc: N. Illinois 🇺🇸

Gordon wrote:

Why is a spottail bass called a red fish? Because ... (show quote)

Great update Gordon. I just keep learning today. Very cool.

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Gordon wrote:

Why is a spottail bass called a red fish? Because ... (show quote)

Those drum with 4 or more spots must really freak out a predator.

I got to agree on that most popular game fish while I was in NC and Striper would be a close 2nd. Both fighters with different signs of what was on the line on the reel in. Either made my day.

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

plumbob wrote:

Those drum with 4 or more spots must really freak out a predator.

I got to agree on that most popular game fish while I was in NC and Striper would be a close 2nd. Both fighters with different signs of what was on the line on the reel in. Either made my day.

That one in my Avatar had 19 on each side. The eyes have it. LOL

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Gordon wrote:

That one in my Avatar had 19 on each side. The eyes have it. LOL

Yea that would freak me out if I was a predator.

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

FourchonLa. wrote:

Very similar to the one I learned from my mother. It can be modified as you like especially if you favor other ingredients. It’s good even with the kitchen sink. C’est bon.

https://www.deepsouthdish.com/2010/03/cajun-courtbouillon.html?m=1

Thanks, looking forward to trying it.

FourchonLa. Loc: Fourchon Louisiana, South Louisiana

bapabear wrote:

Thanks, looking forward to trying it.

Take your time making it Bapa. You won’t be disappointed.

Tpk1536tpk Loc: Okatie, SC

Nice Gordon! I had a great day too. I'll post pictures later. I was 8 miles off of Fripp Island and then off Hunting Island. We caught 15 keepers: 13 Sheepshead, one black drum and a sea bass. We also caught quite a few small sheepshead and sea bass, a couple of toad fish (one big one) and a ring tail porgy. The seas were calm and it was a beautiful day. Glad you had such a good day as well.

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

Tpk1536tpk wrote:

Nice Gordon! I had a great day too. I'll post pictures later. I was 8 miles off of Fripp Island and then off Hunting Island. We caught 15 keepers: 13 Sheepshead, one black drum and a sea bass. We also caught quite a few small sheepshead and sea bass, a couple of toad fish (one big one) and a ring tail porgy. The seas were calm and it was a beautiful day. Glad you had such a good day as well.

You had a good day.

amojoy1 Loc: Columbia, SC

Gordon wrote:

A friend of mine went today and asked if I wanted some fish. Dumb question. Yes I do and this is what I got from him. 2 Spot Tail Bass, one Black Drum and 6 Sea Trout.

WOW! I sure would like to have caught some of them! I love each of these fish. If he gave you this much, what was the total haul I wonder?? Good friends are priceless! Enjoy the grilled red!

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

amojoy1 wrote:

WOW! I sure would like to have caught some of them! I love each of these fish. If he gave you this much, what was the total haul I wonder?? Good friends are priceless! Enjoy the grilled red!

He gave me all of his catch. There were 2 more but I shared those 2 with a friend.

Tpk1536tpk Loc: Okatie, SC

Here are some pics as promised. My friend Carl caught the biggest Sheepshead that day. The toadfish was the biggest one I ever caught.