What did I hook?

[30A Skunkape]

So I arrived at the bayside retreat at 5PM. I had a lure in the water by 5:05. I hooked some sort of fish that was new to me-It almost looked like a mini tarpon;took my lure aggresively and then danced on the water surface until my hook had been spit out. What was this fish? It was a cool experience!

 

[Bobby J]

That is called a Lady fish. They call it Poor man's Tarpon. They are fun to catch but not really edible! The big ones are a hand full!

 

[Smiling JOe]

That is right, with light weight tackle, Lady Fish put on a fun fight as the swim side to side and jump out of the water. Plenty of them in the Gulf right now.

 

[30A Skunkape]

Thanks! He's still out there!

 

[Smiling JOe]

Thanks! He's still out there!

around 5pm, put on your polarized sunglasses and walk out on the dock and you will likely see a small school of about 9-13 Ladyfish looking for some grub. ;-)

 

[30A Skunkape]

No ladyfish tonight, just redfish and a speckled trout. Spotted some stingrays and dolphins. A really loud Kingfisher was watching the proceedings. Gorgeous sunset to boot