I believe this is a Lady Fish
Apr 23, 2021 16:21:14 #
RuffplayOR57
Loc: Klamath Falls, OR
Katriniagirl wrote:
I was told they usually jump off the hook before you can land them, so landing this one was a good catch.
Well Congratulations Kat, nice looking fish. Built like a Torpedo and I’ll bet it can Cruze. No wonder they usually jump off the hook.
Apr 23, 2021 16:25:57 #
Greenyonline
Loc: South Carolina
Yes it is a ladyfish. They call it the poor man’s tarpon. They are a blast to catch, as you now know. Nobody eats them but besides the fun on light tackle they are good bait for redfish, drum, sharks, grouper, etc when chunked up or offered whole.
Apr 23, 2021 16:45:00 #
Katriniagirl wrote:
It put up a good fight
yes a lady fish. did it poop all over everything when you dehooked it!!
Apr 23, 2021 17:02:54 #
seatrout
Loc: Florida in winter PA in summer
Yep that is a lady fish. I will never forget the first time I cought one It was only like 12 inches but it started to dance and I was laughing and yelling look at this fish dancing. They are great bate.
Apr 23, 2021 17:42:27 #
Scraps
Loc: Port Charlotte FL/ Cape Cod MA
yes that is indeed a ladyfish! and as you noted they are great fighters and have been called the poor man's tarpon as they fight and jump ( and get off the hook) much like tarpon. I have heard that some people eat them (not me) but their real value is as bait. They are chunked up and can be used to fish for tarpon, snook, redfish , sharks.
Either way they are fun to catch and frustrating when they do spit the hook.
Great species to get kids hooked on fishing
Either way they are fun to catch and frustrating when they do spit the hook.
Great species to get kids hooked on fishing
Apr 23, 2021 17:56:09 #
It is a Ladyfish. They are commonly found in saltwater and are part of the Tarpon family. They are easy to catch and extremely acrobatic but easy to lose as they have very soft mouths.
Apr 23, 2021 19:35:29 #
ripogenu wrote:
yes a lady fish. did it poop all over everything when you dehooked it!!
No it did when I brought it out of the water
Apr 23, 2021 19:44:47 #
baitrunner
Loc: Jensen Beach, Florida
Katriniagirl wrote:
I’m told not good to eat, just good to catch.
Not good to eat because they have a zillion bones in them.
Apr 23, 2021 20:04:27 #
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Apr 23, 2021 20:46:31 #
Jeremy wrote:
Good to see you back KG. What is the difference in Lady and Man Fish? Just curious.
Man fish NEVER ask for directions......
Apr 23, 2021 20:53:23 #
Apr 23, 2021 21:39:44 #
PoleLuck
Loc: Merritt Island, Florida
Katriniagirl wrote:
In Fl. we call them A Poor Mans Tarpon! They fight & Jump & will spit the Hook like a Tarpon... Boney & oily but good Red & Black Drum bait..It put up a good fight
Apr 24, 2021 09:18:54 #
Big TC
Loc: Raytown, MO.
flyguy wrote:
Mornin' Kat! IDK, but I think something isn't just right, somewhere along the line. I'm glad to see you back in circulation. You have been missed by many.
You got that right!!!
Apr 24, 2021 10:01:04 #
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