I tried the search function and it didn’t return any results (I suspect that it isn’t working correctly), but do we have a fishable population of Tripletails here in SC and, if so, does anybody actively fish for them? I saw a show on TV where they were catching them in Mississippi inshore and thought that maybe we should have them here. The DNR lists our state record at 33lbs. 8ozs. so I figured that there may be a few, but I just never hear or read about anyone fishing for or catching them.
(Sorry, wrong forum. I meant to post in the “Inshore Discussion”.)
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Heard of guys catching them while cobia fishing. I know from a reliable source he barely missed a big one(trash can lid) with a spear sheep fishing in the harbor.
Them things are a blast in florida! I wish we had numbers here
People catch them in larger numbers down towards Beaufort, Tybee, and St. Simons. Contemplating on taking a charter in Tybee this year to catch them. Hopefully will get a shot at one OTF also.
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Watching that show, they made it look easy to catch them (but editing will do that) and also said that they were good to eat. They actually kept a few. If they are here in fishable numbers and are good to eat, I was curious why I don’t hear more about them. If the Beaufort area is my best bet, I may have to make a trip to Port Royal Sound and see if I can get lucky.
Molon Labe!
Until you have loved a dog, part of your soul remains unawakened. - Anatole France (paraphrased)
We catch them in Savannah but nothing like Jekyll and Saint Simons Island. They are my favorite fish to eat, some may diagree but right up there with fresh grouper. They are also one of the dumbest fish I have ever encountered. It is not unusual to hook one multiple times if he breaks you off or throws the hook. They seem to have no memory and you lose more than you land. If you want to catch them on fly and get 30 to 40 shots in a day I would charter one of the guys in Saint Simons (really nice place to take your wife BTW) in April, before the shrimp boats hit the beaches hard.
I’ve caught a few here locally, but not like back home Jekyll island and surrounding area. If you want a guide I would suggest Capt Scott Owens/ Capt Griffin Wood. Those boys got’em dialed in. They usually start showing up on the beaches when the water hits 70 degrees. You can catch’em on artificials, flys, and probably the best is a live shrimp.
