Don’t Overlook This Species: Ladyfish Are “Elops” of Fun! May 2015

Elops saurus, the ladyfish, is one of the great species of Gulf game fish.  They offer lots of fun but not much table value. Many consider them junk fish, but serious anglers and guides find them game with light tackle or fly rods. Bait pods are now showing up in near shore big Bend  waters, …

Poor Man’s Tarpon–Catch A Big Bend Ladyfish!

Fishing’s not always about eating and with the recent cool weather, the Big Bend has been overrun with hordes of fish that are fun to catch—and not necessarily good to eat.  Of course, I’m referring to ladyfish—also known as “poor man’s tarpon”.  These boys and girls have been fattening up all summer, gorging on white …