Trout and Ladyfish

[blindcast]

I tried to place more options for the poll but it won't let me...

Next option:

- I'll take what I can get.


I consider them the same. Unless they're pushing 25 inches, they're a pain in the arse.

What about you guys/gals?

[Erick]

I love fishing for trout. Probably one of my favorite things to do. Obviously the bigger the better. But I like catching and as long as it isnt a catfish or ray, I get pretty excited about it. After a dozen or so ladyfish, I will tire of those and move on.

[blindcast]

Ehhh, trout aren't as bad as ladyfish...

Those things can really tear up the leader.

[Todd]

I like trout, don't really mind those. A larger trout (20" +) are good fighters and a hard fish to catch and land.

Ladyfish will make a slow day a fun one sometimes. On light tackle they are not too bad. Also fun to find a hungry school of ladyfish when the kids are on the boat. They do get in the way a lto of times though when you are targeting a specific species.

[kspops]

On a slow day, they are good for a break, but not when other fish are targeted. Although I do like the thought of an un-offical Tampa Bay Slam- trout, red and snook.

[JayB]

Ladyfish and jack have saved many a slow days worth of fishing. Not exactly what you were going for. But better than nothing.

I will always target large trout in the winter. It is as hard a fish to catch as any. Again, some days all you are going to catch 16-20 inch trout. Take what you can get and don't b******.

J

[LHolman]

I like fishing for trout also and I have fun with the ladyfish, but I too after awhile of too many lady fish grow tired of them.

Larry

[blindcast]

Take what you can get and don't b******.

Just the mindset I would expect from someone who goes fishing whenever he pleases.

You retired folk have it made.

Only 30 more years for me.

[JayB]

jealousy is such an ugly emotion

[MrSpectaculous]

I'd rather catch a sailcat...I want only fish that put a hurting on my forearms...The trout here are dinks and I rarely ever get the ladies to the boat which is a good thing.

North florida trout are different a small one is 25" you catch fewer trout but they are always good ones. With all the fishing we do you would think we would see more BIG trout on this forum,,,but they really are not any here.

[DOA]

A tight line is a tight line, but of course if better species are availible, trout and ladies get no love.

[JayB]

there is something to be said for an easy day on the water just poppin' a few trout and ladies as you drift along.

[blindcast]

You're right! I need to focus on the positive things in my life. I have youth, strength, stamina, good looks and a penis that doesn't need chemical enhancement to work properly...

I feel better already. Thanks Jay

[Chief1600]

I just fish for fun of occasionally catching something and ladyfish are fun. Of course when it gets serious like the OLC that's different!

[AKA Rod]

If you knew what was on the end of your line,it would take the fun out of it.

[blindcast]

Yeah, as long as it taking some drag out. I guess that's why I couldn't ever fly fish for 6" brook trout or bluegill and walk away satisfied.

Jacks are not at the top of the list but their circling-style fight is a world away from a trout's spastic shaking as they ski on top of water back to the kayak.

I guess I've just caught enough trout and ladyfish when I was learning the in's and out's of inshore saltwater fishing, to last me the rest of my life. Now their just meddling in on my time looking for something that will pull back.