Anglers fishing in SWFL have many options in October. Snook and reds are feeding in the backcountry, mackerel and kings are out on the beach, and trout are thick on the grass flats. However, there are a small number of anglers that target another species; pompano!
Pompano move south along the west coast of Florida in the fall. They do not grow large, a two-pound fish is a decent specimen. However, they fight extremely hard for their size. They are also one of the finest eating fish that swims! One look at a pompano will let anglers understand how they feed. Pompano have an inferior mouth. That means their nose extends over the lower jaw. Pompano feed by rooting along the bottom for crabs, shrimp, and other crustaceans.
Shared via Coastal Angler Magazine…continue reading here.
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