I'm just curious...does anyone ever specifically target pompano? I've lived in TX now about 5 years and before that I lived in Tampa, Fl. There were a good number of fisherman that targeted them and I just haven't seen or heard that here, but I see pompano being caught once in a while. If you do target them, how do you go about doing that. In other words where do you go and what do you throw?
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Pompano
I don't ever really target them...but usually at least once ever summer when I'm down at the pass with the family we get into them in the surf when the water is green. Carolina rig with a live shrimp has always been the ticket for my 8 year old and me. I've never caught one on an artificial but have heard you can. I don't think there is a limit??? but I'm not sure. Really good eating filets on the grill!
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I caught three the other weekend on PINS during the holiday.We used to catch quite a bit early in the morning on dad's pier in port Mansfield......they run the surf this time of year try a gold or silver spoon.We used to fish with ultra-light as a kid and that was a blast.I LIVE IN A SMALL COMMUNITY WITH A LARGE PROBLEM AND A PROBLEM.
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Thanks for the input guys! When I was in Florida, anglers would catch them on small crabs, shrimp, and sand fleas (many considered sand fleas the best live bait). There were some who just used jigs all day long specifically for pomps. I have heard that pound-for-pound they are one of the best fighters and have also heard one of the best eating. Here's one article from the captain Mel site (site is real popular in FL) that i found pretty helpful if anyone's interested...
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PINS Lure
Originally posted by reeltime View PostI caught three the other weekend on PINS during the holiday.We used to catch quite a bit early in the morning on dad's pier in port Mansfield......they run the surf this time of year try a gold or silver spoon.We used to fish with ultra-light as a kid and that was a blast.
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Originally posted by spannymacker View PostWhat is the PINS lure? For some reason I'm thinking it's a plastic fish imitation of some kind, but I'm not sure. Could you give me a link or somewhere I could see a picture of that lure? Thanks for your input!XA
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Sand Fleas
Originally posted by WestEndAngler View PostSand fleas are their favorite food. In Florida you can sift through the sand with sand flea rakes and catch them or buy 'em. I use jigs, all tackle purchased from local shops in Florida.
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