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Species
- Catfish
- Gafftopsail Catfish |
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Gafftopsail Catfish |
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Scientific Name: |
Bagre marinus |
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Common Names: |
gafftopsail |
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Description: |
Has long pectoral and dorsal fins with two barbels on the lower jaw |
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Location: |
Bays and harbors south of Virginia and along the Gulf coast. Winter
time they seek deeper water. |
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Size: |
Up to about 2ft, 3 to 4lbs. |
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Spawning: |
Males carry fertilized eggs in their mouths for about 2 months. They
go without food during this period and for a while afterwards as the
young tend to stay in this unusual nest. |
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Prey: |
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Fishing notes: |
The best baits are live or cut fish and shrimp. Most are bottom
feeders so use heavy sinkers. |
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