How do you fish for scamp?
How do you fish for scamp?
As skiffman99 said, small pin fish are great bait for scamp in 180′ of water. We will also use a heavy slip sinker and circle hook as well. Cigar minnows are also great baits for scamp.
What is the best way to catch grouper?
Grouper can be caught on lures, live bait, and dead bait. My favorite way to catch them if they are shallow is casting jerkbaits in shallow reef areas but a large livebait sent down to the bottom and then lifted a crank or two is probably the most effective way to catch them day in and day out.
Is scamp grouper good to eat?
This type of fish has a very mild flavor (somewhere in between seabass and halibut) with a light, sweet taste and large, chunky flakes, almost like lobster or crab. Thanks to its subtle flavor that easily absorbs dressings and marinades, grouper is excellent however you serve it.
What kind of fish is scamp?
scamp grouper
The scamp grouper (Mycteroperca phenax), also known as scamp, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a grouper from the subfamily Epinephelinae which is part of the family Serranidae, which also includes the anthias and sea basses. It is found in the western Atlantic Ocean.
What does scamp taste like?
Its meat is white in colour, sweet in taste and has excellent food value.
What does Scamp taste like?
What do scamp grouper eat?
A scamp can and will feed on anything that it can fit into its mouth. These fish can be found most often hiding under structure such as rocks, ledges, wrecks, or reefs and will ambush prey as it swims by. Most scamp grouper will be less than 10 pounds but some of the largest specimens may reach 20 or more pounds.
What is grouper fishing like in Florida?
Florida Grouper fishing usually takes place in deeper water, over structure and reefs, but is also highly popular as an inshore species. Grouper are very fun to catch, can offer a battle on a rod, and are one of the best-tasting fish in the ocean.
The scamp is a popular game and commercial fish and is high prized among the grouper family. Its meat is white in color, sweet in taste and has excellent food value.
What is the best depth for sight fishing grouper?
While many inshore fishermen see very skinny water flats as the prime place for sight fishing inshore species, targeting grouper generally happens in depths of 8-35ft. This shallow water targeting is a unique aspect of the Crystal River area.
