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Are Mangrove Snapper Good To Eat? Short Answer: Yes!

January 22, 2023January 3, 2023 by Saltwater Mecca
Are Mangrove Snappers Good To Eat

Mangrove snappers, sometimes referred to as Gray Snappers (Lutjanus griseus), are a versatile and common species of fish, living in warm coastal saltwater environments throughout North America. But how do they taste? Is Mangrove snapper …

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Are Permit Good To Eat? Short Answer: Heck Yes!

January 22, 2023January 2, 2023 by Saltwater Mecca
Are Permit Good To Eat

Permit (Trachinotus falcatus) is quite a bizarre-looking fish, however, that does not necessarily mean they aren’t delicious! At The end of the day, are permit good to eat? Their meat is most definitely edible and …

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Are Kingfish Good To Eat? Don’t Listen To The Naysayers!

January 22, 2023December 27, 2022 by Saltwater Mecca

Kingfish or otherwise known as King Mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla), are a common sight in coastal oceanic waters. Although they are common fish that can easily be caught, are kingfish good to eat? To answer quickly, …

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Are Blue Runners Good To Eat? Baitfish Or Tasty Meal?

January 22, 2023December 27, 2022 by Saltwater Mecca
Are Blue Runners Good To Eat

Blue Runners are large and fast fish belonging to the Jack family, sometimes referred to as the Blue Stripe Jack, Hardtail Jack, or Egyptian Scad (Caranx crysos). They are ferocious predators, a great challenge to …

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How To Catch Needlefish (For Bait, Food, Or Fun!)

December 21, 2022 by Saltwater Mecca
How to Catch Needlefish

Needlefish are long slender saltwater fish that have thin pointed snouts and mouths full of needle-like teeth. They can be found from Maine all the way down to Brazil.  These fish are notoriously hard to …

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Do Needlefish Make Good Bait?

December 21, 2022December 20, 2022 by Saltwater Mecca
Do Needlefish Make Good Bait

Needlefish are long skinny fish with pointy heads and even pointier teeth, that like to float at the surface. Most people who spend enough time by the water will recognize them skimming along the surface …

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Are Lingcod Good To Eat? They’re Ugly, But Delicious!

January 22, 2023December 13, 2022 by Saltwater Mecca

If you have spent any time in the Pacific Northwest, chances are you have at least heard of the lingcod fish. You may be wondering if these creepy-looking creatures are edible when they have a …

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Are Lizardfish Good to Eat? You Might Be Surprised!

January 22, 2023December 7, 2022 by Saltwater Mecca
Are Lizardfish Good to Eat

Lizardfish are small predatory fish that can be found in many temperate and tropical waterways around the world. They have a reputation as “trash fish” because they are extremely common and often take the same …

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3 Spanish Mackerel Rigs For Any Fishing Situation

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 by Saltwater Mecca
Large Spanish Mackerel Caught During the Summer Run

Spanish Mackerel are fast and voracious predators that can be difficult to land due to their forceful attitudes and sharp teeth. These 3 Spanish Mackerel rigs will help keep them biting and staying on the …

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Do Lizardfish Make Good Bait?

December 5, 2022 by Saltwater Mecca

Lizardfish are small, scrappy predators that can be found worldwide and in various depths. They are often caught accidentally when targeting another species and are usually considered a nuisance fish.  The question on everyone’s mind …

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Choosing The Best Fishing Line for Bluefish

November 30, 2022 by Saltwater Mecca
Best Fishing Line For Bluefish

Bluefish are popular sportfish that have a fearsome set of jaws. Their blade-like teeth are capable of cutting through many types of fishing line, adding an extra challenge when trying to land one. These factors …

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The 10 Best Spanish Mackerel Lures (Yes, They Work!)

November 28, 2022 by Saltwater Mecca

Spanish mackerel are fast and powerful fish that are known for their aggressive reaction strikes. They are often found in inshore and nearshore waters, making them excellent gamefish to target from land or a small …

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3 Popular Bluefish Rigs You Need To Know

November 26, 2022 by Saltwater Mecca
Bluefish Rig

If you are on the Eastern Seaboard and searching for one of the hardest and most consistently fighting fish to be caught, search no further than fishing for Bluefish. In this article, we will cover …

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Can You Eat Mahi Mahi Raw? (Yes! Here are 3 Great Recipes!)

January 22, 2023November 22, 2022 by Saltwater Mecca

Mahi Mahi, (sometimes called Dolphin or Dorado) is one of the most recognizable offshore gamefish. They are a blast to catch, and everyone loves a fried Mahi sandwich back at the marina… But can you …

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Tips And Tricks When Trolling For Spanish Mackerel

November 22, 2022 by Saltwater Mecca

Trolling is one of the most efficient ways of fishing with a rod and reel. It allows you to keep your lure at the perfect depth and speed to initiate a strike without having to …

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Welcome to Saltwater Mecca! My name is Adam, and I started this website because I love fishing, boating, and saltwater recreation.

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