Caught this in the cast net today with some mullet and spearing (silversides). It had a small dorsal that you can’t see in the photo.
I put it back, because I couldn’t identify it, but it sure was shiny and looked like it would’ve been eaten.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
RG
Spanish Mackerel
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper
Leatherjacket
If the dorsal or anal fin spines stick you it can irritate the skin.
Thanks mecrim, leatherjacket seems right. I thought it looked like a mackerel, but a jack fits better.
Anyone use these for bait? I throw the net in the same area often, and if I see them again I’ll see how they look on a hook.
Thanks
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I can vouch for that fish irritating the skin. I got finned by one and the pain was such that I had to quit shrimping and head back to the dock.
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Amen. I got stuck for the first time the other day and it felt about like a bee sting.
(**() really? probably hurts its effectiveness as bait then. How big do they get?
First, Most, Biggest
DI’d you guys try rubbing any vagisil on the “wound” and wrapping it up with a maxi? Sheesh!!!
Wait a minute! Is that coming from the same guy, that cried about coral hurting his lip! Did you use that treatment on your lip, Jason:stuck_out_tongue:
I don’t think I’ve seen one yet…
The Leatherjacket is a very small, mackerel like fish that is common in nearshore areas and around Gulf bars and reefs. They are also known as skipjacks or yellowtails because of their distinctive yellow fin. It is related to the jack family and feeds agressively on smaller fish and shrimp. This means that the fish are often caught on hooks intended for larger fish. Leatherjackets are almost never eaten and must be handled with care as their fins carry a poison that causes aching and throbbing for hours after being punctured by the fish.
…and I don’t care that I’ve never seen one.
“I am constantly amazed at the stupidity of the general public.”
~my dad
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They have pretty tough skin, hence the name leather jacket. I’ve tried using them for bait for kings and grouper and whatnot in FL and never had one get eaten.
Rap, you home yet?
I like that fish id guide with the photos.
quote:It was FIRE coral man!!! :smiley: And, in my defense, it kept attacking me... relentlessly...
Originally posted by EasyWait a minute! Is that coming from the same guy, that cried about coral hurting his lip! Did you use that treatment on your lip, Jason:stuck_out_tongue:
quote:
Originally posted by EasyRap, you home yet?
In Alaska for two more weeks, then I’ll be in SC for a few days before heading a bit farther south than FL for a job.
But yeah, leather jackets are not good for bait or eating or anything in my opinion.
Ok skinneej! I’ve forgotten how fast coral can swim!
We were down at Discovery Bay Jamaica a long, long time ago and I found this pretty fuzzy looking worm in the turtle grass. We were snorkling and I picked it up on my spine of my dive knife and brought over for the others to see.
It was something like this:
Hey - look at this pretty worm.
Somebody - I’ve never seen one of those, what is it?
I dunno!
Girl - Oh, I wanna hold it.
She put her hand under the knife and I let the worm slide onto the palm of her hand.
>SCREAMING< Son of a B@#$% WTF is that, my hand is on fire!! More cuss words as she hurried to the boat ramp.
We learned that day what a Bristle Worm is and what they can do.
“I am constantly amazed at the stupidity of the general public.”
~my dad
Equipment:
190cc Sea Pro w/130 Johnson
1- 20 year old (boy of leisure)
1 - 17 year old (fishing maniac)
1 - wife (The Warden)
ECFC
Jack…
quote:It was temperamental coral... And, I don't think it was in a good mood that day...
Originally posted by EasyOk skinneej! I’ve forgotten how fast coral can swim!