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Flounder Fish Facts: Understanding The Various Flounder Species

In this flounder fish guide, we seek to answer the question: what kind of fish is flounder? There are multiple types of flounder found across the globe. We often get asked, what does flounder look like? If you look through the flounder species images below, a commonality of these flatfish is that they’re bottom-dwelling and

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Sargo Fishing Tips — How to Catch Anisotremus davidsonii

Sargo is a fun fish to catch and spear. The last time I was in Baja, schools of them would swim through the kelp and come within inches of me. This fish is the largest of the Pacific grunts and is usually caught by anglers by accident, especially during the summer. They are also great

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How to Catch Houndfish (Giant Mexican Needlefish)

Want to fish for needlefish but don’t know where to start? The houndfish, also known as the Giant Mexican Needlefish, is a monster and fun to catch! It can be found worldwide in both tropical and warm temperate waters. Overview Houndfish Definition Houndfish is known as one of the most dispersed species of needlefish. Its

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Blue Runner Fishing Tips

The blue runner fish is fun to catch and even use as bait. This extensive guide explains how to catch and even cook this unique fish. We’ll also show you how to rig one up to catch other species. Let’s go fishing! Overview The blue runner fish is a species that belongs to Carangidae –

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Black Drum Fish: How to Fish for Black Drum + Tips

In this black drum fish guide, you’ll learn why this fish is so fun to target. Black drum are a delicious cousin of the red drum that should be found ranging from the Chesapeake Bay to the coastal waters of Texas and Mexico.  This beautiful bottom-feeding fish can be an incredible catch for all skill

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Cubera Snapper Fishing Tips

Want to know how the monster cubera snapper compares to other types of snappers? In this article, we’re going to talk about the cubera snapper. We’ll cover where it likes to hide and how you can catch it both spearfishing and with rod and reel. Let’s get fishing! Overview Also known as a dog and

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Ballyhoo Fish Facts — Hemiramphus brasiliensis

What does ballyhoo fish mean and what does it have to do with the fish of the same name? The word means ‘commotion,’ and since this fish has a habit of leaping and skittering over the surface, that is where its name comes from. In this guide, we’ll show you how to catch this baitfish

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Types of Grunt Fish (Your Fishing Guide to Catching More)

Confused about which types of grunt fish you should target? You’re not alone. Use this guide to help you understand the different types and how to catch them. Overview There are over 100 different types of grunt fish (including pig fish grunts and the white grunt), each with its own distinct colors, and some even

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Making Sense of the Different Snapper Names

There are so many snapper names it’s hard to keep track of more than 100 different kinds of snappers. The snapper is a prized game fish that’s highly sought after. These are members of the large Lutjanidae family of fish. Find them in tropical-subtropical waters in the Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific Oceans. Overview If you

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Needlefish Fishing Tips

There are over 32 species of needlefish. Some are referred to as sea gar or long-toms. Most of these species live in cooler saltwater, and some also venture into freshwater sources. Overview The needle-nose is a long, slender fish that fits its namesake. It has elongated upper and lower jaws, which are filled with sharp

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Jack Crevalle Fishing Tips

If you are looking for a unique-looking fish that is prized by anglers, you need to fish for the jack crevalle fish. It is also known as jackfish, toro, crevalle, and trevally, and a Pacific version of this fish also exists. Both species look almost exactly alike, and both are tough to catch. Overview Both

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California Lizardfish Fishing Tips — How to Catch Synodus lucioceps

When I first saw the lizardfish I was shocked! How could it look just like our reptilian friends? Called ‘grinners’ because of their toothy appearance. The lizardfish belongs to the Synodontidae family and is a bottom-dwelling estuarine fish. The fish is generally small but some species can grow to two feet in length. Overview It’s

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Amberjack Fishing Tips

Are you in search of a game fish you can test your fishing skills on? If you answered yes, try catching the popular game fish, amberjack. There are two species of amberjacks you will encounter – greater and lesser with the former being the most popular. Both are fun to catch, just be careful not

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Slippery Dick Fish : How to Catch Halichoeres bivittatus

What’s the name of the fish that looks like a dick? The hilariously named slippery dick, of course! Use this guide to have a bit of fun going after a fish you can laugh about later. Overview The slippery dick, Halichoeres Bivittatus, is a small fish that belongs to the wrasse native species. The fish has

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Pig Fish Fishing Tips

What looks like a pig from the front and swims in the ocean? The pig fish (more commonly spelled pigfish), that’s what! This not so much pig-headed fish is caught in large numbers by anglers as bait to catch larger fish. It also makes for a delicious panfish, so we’ve included a recipe on how you can