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    First the Giant Chub and now the mighty Black Drum tipping the imaginary scale at 35 lbs. Chris Grauer shot one that was over 60 lbs, but he does not post here. Hahahahah!!! My super stealth Pursuit Wetsuit allowed me to stalk this fine sushi grade fish in the irrie green waters of Tampa Bay while dodging hungry Bullsharks.

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    First the Giant Chub and now the mighty Black Drum tipping the imaginary scale at 35 lbs. Chris Grauer shot one that was over 60 lbs, but he does not post here. Hahahahah!!! My super stealth wetsuit allowed me to stalk this fine sushi grade fish in the irrie green waters of Tampa Baywhile dodging hungyr Bullsharks.


    The rule on those things - you shoot it, you clean it. How many knives did you ruin trying to cut through the scales? <img src= " height="23" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x">

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    It's strange looking for a saltwater fish. Impressive nevertheless. Is it good eating?


    They have a lot of worms and some people don't like that. I think the worms tenderize the meat and give it kind of a nutty flavor^^

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    It's strange looking for a saltwater fish. Impressive nevertheless. Is it good eating?


    I used to catch a bunch in Virginia Beach on the Chesapeake bay bridge tunnels. They get massive over there. 80lbs ++ They are one of the worst fish to eat. Its a toss up between a chub and black drum. <img src= " height="23" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x">

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    I used to catch a bunch in Virginia Beach on the Chesapeake bay bridge tunnels. They get massive over there. 80lbs ++ They are one of the worst fish to eat. Its a toss up between a chub and black drum. <img src= " height="23" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x">


    I ate a 16lber I shot in St. Pete. It wasn't as bad as a big spadefish, but there are definitely worms. I found them in the tail. The meat was very firm and the taste was passable, but I suspect that it would degrade very quickly. I'd imagine that a lot of Jacks are worse.

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    First the Giant Chub and now the mighty Black Drum tipping the imaginary scale at 35 lbs. Chris Grauer shot one that was over 60 lbs, but he does not post here. Hahahahah!!! My super stealth Pursuit Wetsuit allowed me to stalk this fine sushi grade fish in the irrie green waters of Tampa Bay while dodging hungry Bullsharks.


    Very nice fish, as always, ;)

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    Thanks. I love eating them. Just pan fried whole. Gut them, remove gills and cut off the fins and they are ready. No scaling required. For such a thin fish, they have decent amount of meat.


    Lookdowns are among most appreciated panfish in my country. I just love them! They taste very similar to african pompano. White, flaky meat. Almost no bones. Yummy!

    Marco Melis

    A bad day fishing is ALWAYS better than a good day at work.

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    Lookdowns are among most appreciated panfish in my country. I just love them! They taste very similar to african pompano. White, flaky meat. Almost no bones. Yummy!


    Would have never thought so, I'll have to try them sometime. We have quite a few of them around here.

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    Rolo are there size or bag limits for them here in fla?


    They're unregulated (100# of fish per person category). A 2 pounder must have been the size of a garbage can lid.

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