You’re walking along the beach and suddenly, you come to a small tide pool, only to look down and find a starfish! Like their distant relative, the sand dollar, the starfish lacks blood and a brain. This...
Saltwater Fishing
Brian
Cod vs. Haddock: What is the difference?
Two of the most popular and tastiest fish in the world, Cod and Haddock are white fish species that often have comparisons and discussions drawn against one another. Both have their distinct advantages and...
Biggest Fish Ever Caught: 17 World Record Fish!
There are few thrills quite like reeling in a huge fish. It’s a combination of adrenaline, exertion, and no small amount of anticipation. Fishing is something that mankind has done for thousands of years and the tools...
Can You Eat Redfish?
Redfish is sometimes called “the red drum.” It’s a type of fish that is found in the Atlantic ocean as well as the Gulf of Mexico. It’s very popular with fishermen in the southeast. So, can you...
Use These Fly Rods for Saltwater Fishing
Saltwater fly fishing requires gear that is safe from saltwater damage. Salt can corrode many quality fly rods and reels, which is why it’s important to make sure your equipment is saltwater safe before taking it out to...
Can You Eat Sunfish?
Sunfish, or mola, is a wonderful ocean fish that is easily caught in many areas. Many varieties of sunfish are large and bulky, and they are sometimes mistaken for sharks. Can you eat sunfish? Yes, but there are...
Can You Eat Sailfish?
Sailfish are the fastest fish in the ocean, which means if you catch one, consider yourself a master angler. If you’ve caught one, then you probably want to know can you eat sailfish, so you know if it’s...
Can You Eat Amberjack?
AJ, or the amberjack, is a type of fish that’s found in the Atlantic Ocean and in the Gulf of Mexico. They are a popular fish that most anglers seek out frequently. Typically, they are caught when fishermen are...
Can You Eat Triggerfish?
With more than 40 species of triggerfish in tropical and subtropical locations across the globe, these fish are plentiful enough that you may be wondering can you eat triggerfish? Well, in most cases, the answer is yes...
Can You Eat Spanish Mackerel?
If you are looking to try a new type of fish and aren’t sure where to start, the Spanish mackerel is a good fish to take a closer look at. They are lovely colored fish that can be found off of both coasts of...
Catch Redfish Anywhere With These Must-Have Lures
They go by many names: red drum, spottail bass, or sometimes just redfish, but you know one when you see it. After all, they’re one of the most beautiful game fish in the world, in my opinion, but in order to...
Rocco Smith
Can You Eat Horseshoe Crab?
Horseshoe crabs are small crabs that are typically found in the Atlantic ocean along the US coastal beaches and also in certain waters around Asia. This type of crab dates back a long time and are actually more closely...
Is Skate Safe to Eat?
Skate is a unique, strange, and interesting fish. This fish is treated as a delicacy in a lot of restaurants, and they prepare it in complicated and expensive ways to enhance the flavors of this sweet tasting fish. The...
Can You Eat Atlantic Bonito?
Atlantic Bonito are members of the mackerel family, and their dark meat resembles that of tuna. Commonly found in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of southern states, you’re probably finding these fish on the end...
Is Dogfish Safe to Eat?
Dogfish doesn’t look very appealing when you catch a glimpse of the actual fish. It is quite eel-like and has a long tail, giving it an almost prehistoric look. It’s actually part of the shark family and it...
Can You Eat Sea Robin?
Sea robins, often called Gurnards, are quite an odd-looking fish that get to be a little over a foot long. Their eyes are rather oversized, and, in many areas, they are actually considered a nuisance fish, as they can...
Can You Eat Ladyfish?
Ladyfish isn’t a common fish on the menu anywhere but that doesn’t mean it isn’t actually edible. So, you may be wondering: can you eat ladyfish? The quick answer is yes. Ladyfish is a fish that can be...
Can You Eat Goliath Grouper?
For more than 30 years, the Goliath grouper was not available to fishermen because in the 1970s and 1980s, they were overfished and too many juveniles were being taken. At that time, these fish were prized for both...
Can You Eat Tarpon?
Tarpon are enormous and present a thrilling challenge to anglers, making them one of the most highly appreciated game fishes. If you go fishing with the intent of bringing home something for dinner, you might end up...
Can You Eat Puffer Fish?
We’ve all heard the legend of the deadly puffer fish. Dwelling in deep tropical and subtropical waters, this highly toxic fish is famous for its long tapered body, round head, and hard spikes. Even touching the...
Can You Eat Shark and How Does It Taste?
People have been fascinated by sharks for generations. With the exploding popularity of the film franchise “Jaws” and the Discovery Channel’s long-running series “Shark Week”, our hunger...
