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Family Sciaenidae, DRUMS
Sciaenops ocellatus
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Description: Redfish have a chin without barbels; copper bronze body, lighter shade in clear waters; one to many spots at base of tail (rarely no spots); mouth horizontal and openng downward; scales large. Food Value: Redfish up to 10 pounds are good eating. Where Found: Juveniles are an INSHORE fish, migrating out of the estuaries at about 30 inches (4 years) and joining the spawning population OFFSHORE. Size: A 27 inch redfish weighs about 8 pounds. Florida Record: 51 lbs., 8 ozs. Redfish Fishing Techniques: Still Fishing or Drifting. Remarks: Redfish or Red Drum are an INSHORE species until they attain roughly 30 inches (4 years), then they migrate to join the NEARSHORE population; spawning occurs from August to November in NEARSHORE waters; sudden cold snaps may kill red drum in shallow, INSHORE waters; feeds on crustaceans, fish and mollusks; longevity to 20 years or more. We are located one hour south of Clearwater Florida. Call Capt. Tom Masse at 941-544-6138 To book your Deep Sea Fishing Trip today. |
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