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TARPON OTHER NAME: Silver King, Sabalo SPECIES: Megalops Atlanticus SIZE: From 12 inches to 75 pounds, may exceed 150 pounds WORLD RECORD: 283 pounds GAME QUALITIES: Famous for the spectacle and frequency of its jumps. Giant Tarpon don't quite match the acrobatics of the smaller ones, but they leap frequently enough in shallow water, and with even more fury. |
COBIA OTHER NAME: Ling, Crab Eater, Lemonfish, Bacalao SPECIES: Rachycentron Canadum SIZE: Common from 20-50 pounds, may reach 100 pounds WORLD RECORD: 135 pounds GAME QUALITIES: A strong but unpredictable fighter. Usually clicks off fairly long, fast runs, and can fight deep with great stamina; however, many individuals put on lackluster fights if not pressured too hard. Saving their best efforts for after they are boasted. |
DOLPHIN OTHER NAME: Dorado, Mahi-mahi SPECIES: Coryphaena Hippurus SIZE: From a pound to 50 pounds, can exceed 80 pounds WORLD RECORD: 87 pounds GAME QUALITIES: Top of the heap in any weight class speedy. Strong and acrobatic. |
GREAT BARRACUDA OTHER NAME: Cuda, Sea Pike, Picuda SPECIES: Sphyraena Barracuda SIZE: Average 5-15 pounds, may exceed 50 pounds WORLD RECORD: 85 pounds GAME QUALITIES: On appropriate tackle, the Great Barracuda is one of our most spectacular and able fighters, frequently mixing fast and fairly long runs with greyhounding jumps. In deeper water, such as over the reefs, it can also fight with strength and stamina |
TRIPLETAIL OTHER NAME: Drift Fish, Leaf Fish SPECIES: Lobotes Surinamensis SIZE: Average 2-12 pounds, may exceed 30 pounds WORLD RECORD: 42 pounds GAME QUALITIES: Despite its clumsy looks, the Tripletail is a good gamefish in all respects. It willingly strikes artificial lures and its fight is characterized by short, frantic runs and startling jumps. Big ones in deep water are also good at bulldogging. Like Cobia, with which they frequently share the shade of a navigation structure Tripletail are adept at fouling lines. |
BLUEFISH OTHER NAME: Blue, Chopper, Anchoa SPECIES: Pomatomus Saltatrix SIZE: Average 1-3 pounds, may exceed 20 pounds WORLD RECORD: 31 pounds GAME QUALITIES: Outstanding fighter at all sizes. Strong runs and frequent jumps. |
BONEFISH OTHER NAME: Silver Ghost, White Fox, Macabi SPECIES: Albula Vulpes SIZE: Average 2-10pounds, may exceed 20 pounds WORLD RECORD: 19 pounds GAME QUALITIES: Legendary for long distance runs in shallow water. Strong Jack-like fighter in deep water. |