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Post by crock337 on Nov 5, 2012 7:09:41 GMT -5
we dont have a category for these but i caught a couple nice sailcats while surf fishing this weekend. Good eatin fish.
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Nov 5, 2012 15:34:44 GMT -5
Post by Swampy on Nov 5, 2012 15:34:44 GMT -5
I don't know anything about sailcats never even seen one but then again I don't fish saltwater to often. How large do they get and what type of bait do you use to catch them?
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Post by crock337 on Nov 6, 2012 9:56:39 GMT -5
the proper name is gafftopsail catfish. Caught in the intercoastal rivers and along the surf. They have a long tall dorsalfin that makes them easy to distinguish from a regular saltwater catfish aka hardhead. If you like freshwater cats you would like these. They feed thoughout the water column and like crusteanceans, clams, small bait fish, etc. They are gaining popularity among fisherman. Most complaints are that they are considered trash fish, bottom feeders, slimey and produce a nasty sting when handled improperly. Although they are almost always not my target species for the day I usually always catch some. If you are a freshwater catfisherman this comes with the territory. largest recorded weight is 10 lbs. that i could find. The slime hoses off easy before cleaning. I always let them set in ice water for a while before cleaning anyways. Wilkepedia has a good description of them. Too anyone that does try these, cut the blood line out of the meat as you should do with any fish. Fried up they are one of my favorites.
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Post by Swampy on Nov 7, 2012 0:08:21 GMT -5
I'll have to keep this in mid next time I go saltwater fishing.
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