Ladyfish are cousins of the much larger tarpon. They have a long, slender body and are fairly small, averaging 2 to 3 pounds. They are fun to catch for young anglers, but for most adult anglers, ladyfish are used for bait. Ladyfish can easily be caught with a small hook, weight and live shrimp, small bait fish or cut bait.
Ladyfish Fishing in the Golden Isles Area
Ladyfish are a popular fish to catch inshore here. Most anglers do not target them, but they can be a lot of fun to catch. They do work great as baits for many of the bigger fish in this area. Fish with the smaller ones alive and use the bigger ones to make cut bait. It is one of the better cut baits for many species of fish.
Ladyfish Fishing Tips
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