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Saltwater Fish Species

Sportman's Life Staff — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:42:04 +0000

Saltwater fishing can be one of the most exciting fishing experiences you have ever had. It allows you to fish for some of the biggest sport fish in the ocean. Test your skills on some of these popular saltwater fish. Read species specific information about each one by simply visiting their individual species page.

Freshwater Fish Species

Sportman's Life Staff — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:32:15 +0000

Do you remember your first fishing trip? Maybe it was when you were 5 years old or maybe you were 30. You don’t have to be young to learn and enjoy the sport of fishing. Often times our first fishing experiences took place at a pond or river somewhere near our home. Check out some of these more popular freshwater fish species and learn more about the fish you love to catch!

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Snook

Sportman's Life Staff — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:42:35 +0000

Snook also known as the Common Snook are identified by its protruding lower jaw, its dull gray with a yellow to green tint, and a prominent black lateral stripe from gills to the tail. They can reach lengths about 48 inches and can weigh up to 50 pounds. Snook range in habitat from coastal Mid-Atlantic United States to Brazil. They will usually be found in water temperature to tropical and sub-tropical North, Central, and South America. Their diet consists of smaller fish, crustaceans, shrimp, and sometimes crabs. The snook is one of the only fish to change sexes during their life-span.

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Crappie

Sportman's Life Staff — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:48:04 +0000

White crappie can be identified by the six spines on its dorsal fin. The black crappie can be identified by the seven to eight spines on its dorsal fin. The black crappie is similar in size, shape, and habits, except it is darker, with a pattern of black spots. Both white and black crappie typically weigh about five pounds, but most that are caught range from half to one pound. Crappie feed primarily at dawn and dusk on small minnows and insects, moving then into the open water or approaching the shore. Crappie are less active and favor clear, warm, highly vegetated areas of ponds, lakes, and rivers. They will concentrate around weed beds or submerged objects, such as logs or boulders.

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Freshwater Striper

Sportman's Life Staff — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:46:08 +0000

Freshwater Striper or Striped Bass look much like their saltwater counterparts. They are olive-green, blue, or black dorsally and have seven or eight dark, continuous stripes along the side of the body. They do not attain the same length as those in saltwater but have a tendency to grow greater girth dimensions in proportion to their length, and grow much faster, but also reach old age sooner. Freshwater Striper can reach weights up to 50 pounds or more. They can thrive in freshwater reservoirs that stay cool in the summer, contain enough oxygen, and have adequate forage. Their diet mainly consists of Shad.

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Saltwater Striper

Sportman's Life Staff — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:43:35 +0000

Saltwater Striper or Striped Bass are olive-green, blue, or black dorsally and have seven or eight dark, continuous stripes along the side of the body. They tend to grow more slowly than those that live in freshwater, but they live much longer. They can reach lengths as long as 60 inches. They will inhabit coastal waters and are commonly found in bays. Stripers are mainly found north to nearshore waters of the New England coast during the summer and move south to North Carolina and Virginia capes during the winter. Their diet consists of other fish, crustaceans, squids, mussels, and worms.

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Wahoo

Sportman's Life Staff — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:28:06 +0000

Wahoo can be distinguished by the iridescent blue-green color on the back, the silvery sides with a pattern of vertical blues bars, and small scarcely visible scales. The colors on the Wahoo will fade rapidly upon death. The mouth is large and both upper and lower jaws have a somewhat sharper appearance which contain sharp teeth. Their size can get up to 8 feet and can weigh up to 180 pounds. They can be found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide and tend to be solitary fish, but occasionally are found in small, loose schools. They are a fast fish and can reach speeds up to 60 mph. Their diet consists of various fishes and squid.

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Tarpon

Sportman's Life Staff — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:26:45 +0000

The Atlantic Tarpon has a greenish or bluish color on top and has a silvery color on the sides. They have a swim bladder and is filled when oxygen levels in the water are low. The size varies as the females are generally larger than males. The size can get up to 98 inches and weigh as much as 350 pounds, but average size is about 60 inches. Their large mouth is turned upwards and the lower jaw contains an elongated bony plate which helps them crush some of their prey, which has small very densely packed teeth. They are found in the Atlantic ocean typically in tropical and subtropical regions and their diet consists of schooling fish and occasionally crabs.

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The Indo-Pacific Tarpon is olive-green on top with silver on its sides. It is smaller than the Atlantic Tarpon as its size averages at 59 inches in length and 40 pounds in weight. They are also a migratory fish and will migrate between the open sea and inland rivers. Besides the size and color it is closely related to the Atlantic Tarpon in description. Their diet consists of smaller fish and crustaceans.

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Speckled Trout

Sportman's Life Staff — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:25:37 +0000

The Speckled Trout has an elongated body which is silver in color and has an olive-green tint on the back and numerous small black dots which extend over the dorsal fin and into the tail. The spots are more prominent when they are young and are numerous on the back. The inside of their mouth is yellow, the lower jaw is larger than the upper jaw, and their mouth contains two large canine teeth. They can get up to 16 pounds but average about 1 to 3 pounds and can get up to 14 to 18 inches in length. They can be found in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Their diet consists of small crustaceans, shrimp, and small fish.

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