There are many species of fish to catch. We continue to round up the most sought-after fish that fishermen and spearfishermen target and put it all in one place. Browse through the collection to find your next catch!
If all you know about the trumpet fish is that it is a long skinny fish, you have come to the right place, angler! Find out how you can catch it and reel it in without much fuss. Overview There are 3 species of trumpet fish or trumpetfish. They are found in tropical waters across
If you’ve done any type of saltwater fishing around the Gulf, then you’ve likely seen saltwater catfish going crazy for your bait. Saltwater catfish is actually a common name for both the Hardhead Catfish and the Gaffstopsail Catfish (Sail Cat for short). In this guide, we’re going to focus on the Hardhead Catfish. Most anglers
Surf perch fishing is a thrill on light line. This guide outlines a few of the commonly caught surfperches here in California. Use this guide to help you identify what you’ve caught. Happy saltwater surfperch fishing! Listen to more fishing tips on the Cast & Spear Podcast Overview There are several different varieties of
Are you eager to go on a tarpon fishing trip? Let’s learn what it likes to eat and how you can catch a giant tarpon! Get answers to these questions and more in these tarpon fishing guides! Overview There are two species of tarpon, the Atlantic tarpon and the Indio Pacific tarpon. The Atlantic tarpon
Are you ready to catch the mayan cichlid? Also known as the Mayan cichlid, false red terror, orange tiger, and atomic sunfish, this fish is widespread in Central America and is a favorite among anglers. Note this fish is often misspelled as mojara. Now let’s learn a bit about this fish and how to
If you’re looking to catch more perch, then you’ll love these yellow perch fishing tips! Perch is a general name that spans a wide variety of fish. In this article, we’re going to focus on yellow perch. Wherever you catch it, the fish provides hours of fun for fishermen of all types, whether you
Want to catch the elusive African pompano but don’t know how to go about it? This guide will help you figure out the best techniques that can help you catch these beauties. Also known as the threadfin trevally and the pennant fish. The African pompano can be found in tropical waters across the globe
Bluefin tuna fishing has a special place in the hearts of all Southern California anglers. This torpedo of muscle puts up a powerful fight both on rod and reel and spearfishing. Considered to be one of the best tuna fish by veteran anglers, this powerful fish will give you one heck of a fight
Want to catch a cutlassfish but don’t know how? We’ve put together this Atlantic cutlassfish guide to help you! The cutlassfish (or cutlass fish) may be funny looking, but it can be difficult to catch. Let’s figure out how to make it easier for you. Overview There are over 45 species of cutlassfish across the
Stone crabs are fun to catch and taste great! If you’re planning to catch some, here’s our complete guide on how to catch stone crabs. In this article, we’re going to answer common questions like: Is the stone crab the best type of crab to eat? What does it feed on? How do you catch
What is a snook fish and how can you catch it? We’ll cover why snook fishing is so popular in Texas and other parts of the US. This wily game fish can be found in both fresh and saltwater and tricky as heck to catch. Also known as robalo fish, snook can be found in
Carp fishing is the rage in many parts of the world. While I was fishing in Bangkok, I met a man who was a huge carp fisherman based in the UK. He told me how serious carp fishing is over there… I was shocked! Over here in the States, we look at carp as a
Are you interested in catching the Mekong Giant Catfish, one of the largest freshwater fish in the world? While fishing in Bangkok, I was fortunate to catch a number of these beautiful yet endangered creatures. Now I’d like to bring awareness to just how bad of shape they are in. I believe if we
Have you heard of pangasius? This fish is a large shark catfish species that are native to the freshwaters of South and Southeast Asia. The term ‘pangasius’ is used commercially and it refers to what is colloquially known as basa, tra, or swai, a popular table fish. In this guide, we’ll talk about two different
Did you know there is fish that has a full set (and more) of human-like teeth? Meet the sheepshead or sheepfish—this fish has a face straight from your nightmares. However, despite its somewhat hilarious appearance, it is considered a great catch by anglers. In this guide, we’ll show you how to catch sheepshead for yourself!
There aren’t many fish as majestic to fish than the golden dorado. Also known as the river tiger, Argentinean pit bull, pez dorado, and dorado, this predatory freshwater fish can be found in central and east-central South America. The golden dorado needs our help. Let’s make sure we do what we can to protect the