In another edition of our saltwater species series, we look at Pompano, their teeth and how you can handle pompano properly. We will answer questions like what’s the best way to handle pompano? Can you lip pompano? And do pompano have teeth? Young pompano have small, conical teeth, but these disappear later in their life. By the time the fish …
Do Tarpon Have Teeth? Quick Answer!
In another article on our saltwater species list, we look at Tarpon and the nature of their teeth and bite. If you’re targeting tarpon on your next fishing trip, you might be wondering how to handle and land these large fighting fish. When sticking your hand in or near the mouth of such a big fish you definitely want to …
Is a Bluefish Bite dangerous? Do bluefish have teeth? (Answered!)
Bluefish are a popular target species across the coast of the US. However, they are extremely aggressive and many anglers worry about handling them safely and using the right tackle to land them. Let’s look more into bluefish bites, whether they are a dangerous fish to handle, and tackle tips to secure your bluefish catch. Bluefish can cause severe bites …
Do redfish have teeth? (Answered & handling tips!)
Redfish, otherwise known as red drum fish, are popular saltwater fish. You can catch them all along the East Coast and into the Gulf of Mexico. But, do redfish have teeth like other saltwater fish? While redfish do have teeth, they aren’t sharp at all! They actually have bony structures called pharyngeal teeth at the back of their mouth. These …
Can you eat a bowfin fish? (Answered!)
Anglers have debated the question “ Can you eat Bowfin fish?” for years. But the answer isn’t as simple as you would think. Bowfin fish have been pinned as bottom feeders and thus not deemed as worthwhile to catch as your better-eating game fish. However, the bowfin is known to be a spirited fighter and apparently rivals fish like the …
Hardtail fish (what they are and how to catch)
Have you heard other anglers refer to a ‘hardtail fish’ as being one of the best baits for some of the most sought-after game fish? Wondered what a hardtail fish even is? And how you catch one? Well read on because this article explains what hardtail fish are, and brings together extensive research on 10 different tried-and-tested methods that experienced …
Mingo snapper fish (How to find and catch them)
Have you been pulling up mystery red fish that look kind of like snapper but aren’t sure what they are? Chances are it’s a Mingo Snapper fish. Mingo fish are great fun to catch, easy to hook up and absolutely delicious. They are a very popular target for anglers because they have relaxed bag limits too. So if you want …
Best surf rod for pompano
Fishing for Pompano from the beach is an incredibly popular pastime for anglers due to pompano’s fantastic taste but also its ability to put up a good fight once hooked. But you need to select the right rod for catching pompano in the surf, based on the type of fishing you’ll be doing. This article steps you through the most …
What size reel for surf fishing: all you need to know
If you’ve just got your hands on a surf rod, you might be wondering what size reel is right for this length. Balancing a rod and reel is very important, particularly for surf fishing, which typically has more demanding conditions. This article looks at what size reel for a 9-foot, 10-foot and 12-foot surf rod is best. To choose the …
Shimano vs Daiwa Reels (Head-to-head comparison!)
In another series of our head-to-head comparisons, we’re comparing two more giants of the fishing industry, Shimano vs Daiwa… or Daiwa vs Shimano – whichever you prefer! Here, we give you comprehensive information backed by extensive research to best compare Daiwa vs Shimano reels as a whole. We’ll look right across a range of factors to best inform you about …
