Spanish Mackerel
Caught my first-ever Spanish mackerel yesterday which fulfils my dream to catch both a pompano and a Spanish mackerel, two fish my dad never caught when I lived in this area as a kid. OK, I also caught my my first redfish (red drum), too, but dad never kept any if he ever caught them because in those days the red drum was considered a trash fish.
All that said, I have a few more questions:
1. What are folks using to catch Spanish mackerel off the beach?
2. I've only heard of Spanish mackerel being caught in Choctawhatchee Bay off the Shalimar bridge. That's a long drive for me since I live near the east end of the bay. Can anyone tell me where else Spanish mackerel can be found in the bay without the need for a boat?
3. Can anyone give us an update on the pompano fishing off the beach in south Walton county?
Thanks in advance.