3 Monster Alligator Gars
These gar were caught in Lake Amistad in Del Rio, Texas. The biggest one was 7 feet 8 inches long and weighed 210 lbs. The smallest was 7ft 160 lbs!
Fishing
Fish Facts: Great Northern Tilefish
Great northern tilefish – Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps: Occur from Nova Scotia to southern Florida and the Gulf of Mexico and possible the northern coast of South America. Usually tilefish are found in fairly deep waters around 500 ft or more, usually over mud or sand bottom and occasionally over rough bottom. They feed mainly on shrimp … Read more
Fish Facts: Firewood Catfish – Sorubimichthys planiceps
The Firewood Catfish aka Shovelnose Catfish is a large catfish that reaches sizes of up to five feet long; however the body is elongated and the fish don’t weight very much compared to their length. They actually look like they are starving. The firewood catfish has a flat head with very very long barbels. Which … Read more
Fish Facts: Laulau Catfish – Brachyplatystoma vaillantii
Laulau Catfish are native to South America. The are found in the Amazon and Orinoco River basins and major rivers of the Guianas and northeastern Brazil. Young are frequently found at river mouths and estuaries. They are excellent table fare.
Fish Facts: Bullet Mackerel
Bullet Mackerel are a widely distributed fish. They are found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans, including the Mediterranean Sea. Bullet Macekerel are highly migratory. Adult Bullet Mackerel are usually caught in coastal waters and around islands. They are a schooling fish as are most all Mackerels. They feeds on smaller fishes, crustaceans and … Read more
Fish Facts: Baby Gag Grouper
Baby Gag Grouper is one of the most common fish to catch in the Gulf of Mexico. It’s a great eating fish and is fun to catch.
Fish Facts: Short Bigeye – Pristigenys alta
The Short Bigeye is an unusual looking little fish. They are a nocturnal predator, seeking cover in reefs, wrecks and other structures by day and feeding at night. Short Bigeye’s occur in the Atlantic Ocean from Maine to South America.
Fish Facts: Spottail Pinfish – Diplodus holbrooki
Spottail pinfish (Diplodus holbrooki) is a member of the porgy family. It is similiar to the common pinfish except it has a large conspicuous spot just before the tail fin. They are frequently caught used as live bait for large offshore predators. They can be found in coastal waters from Virginia To western Florida and … Read more
Louisiana’s Oil Rigs – Great Artificial Reefs!
Fishing Louisiana offshore oil production platforms (rigs, wellheads) can prove successful, if you know the right methods, tips, tactics, how-to, and techniques. Off the coast of Louisiana lies some of the world’s most unusual reefs. We’re not talking about coral or shell reefs, but the steel legged kind that the oil companies constructed throughout the … Read more
Fish Facts: Juvenile African Pompano
Juvenile African Pompano, notice the long filaments that tip the end of its fins. These get shorter the older the fish is. Even though the names implies they are an african fish they do occur in U.S. waters each year. You might be interested: Recipes: Florida Pompano