Captiva Fishing, Ladyfish!

Ladyfish, Kids, Smiles, Inshore, Catch & Release, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Sanibel Island, Monday, November 20, 2017.
Ladyfish, Kids, Smiles, Inshore, Catch & Release, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Sanibel Island, Monday, November 20, 2017.
Ladyfish, Kids, Smiles, Inshore, Catch & Release, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Sanibel Island, Monday, November 20, 2017.

Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, November 20, 2017: Kids & Ladyfish!

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Monday, November 20:  Ladyfish are fun and great fighters.  Kids love catching them! Please also visit the SanibelFort MyersFlorida Fishing Report and Cuban Fishing sites.  Better water moving north of Sanibel up through Captiva & North Captiva.

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Ladyfish, Inshore, Catch & Release, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Sanibel Island, Monday, November 20, 2017.
Ladyfish, Inshore, Catch & Release, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Sanibel Island, Monday, November 20, 2017.

“The Elopidae are a family of ray-finned fish containing the single genus Elops. They are commonly known as ladyfish, skipjacks, jack-rashes, or tenpounders.

The ladyfish are a coastal-dwelling fish found throughout the tropical and subtropical regions, occasionally venturing into temperate waters.[3] Spawning takes place at sea, and the fish larvae migrate inland entering brackish waters. Their food is smaller fish and crustaceans (shrimp).

Ladyfish & Redfish, Hank really wanted to lick that fish, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Wednesday, November 9, 2016.
Ladyfish & Redfish, Hank really wanted to lick that fish, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Wednesday, November 9, 2016.

Typically throughout the species, the maximum size is 1 m (3.3 ft) and the maximum weight 10 kg (22 lb). The body is fusiform (tapering spindle shape) and oval in cross-section; being slightly laterally compressed, and the eyes are large and partially covered with adipose eyelids.

Like those of eels, the larvae are leptocephalic – being highly compressed, ribbon-like, and transparent. After initial growth, they shrink and then metamorphose into the adult form.

Wind & Ladyfish, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Friday, November 4, 2016.
Wind & Ladyfish, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Friday, November 4, 2016.

This family is fished, but the body is bony and therefore this fish is not marketed widely for consumption. They are caught and used as bait or may be ground down for fish meal.

The name comes from the Greek ellops – a kind of serpent.[1]”  Please see more information here.

Ladyfish 2, April 2, Sanibel & Captiva Islands & Fort Myers Charters & Fishing Guide Service.
Ladyfish 2, April 2, Sanibel & Captiva Islands & Fort Myers Charters & Fishing Guide Service.

The “poor man’s tarpon,” the ladyfish is a great all-around sport fish for all anglers. Whether you’re an avid fly fisherman or a die-hard live bait angler (live ladyfish make excellent baits for other fish), there is a lot of fun to be had catching Ladyfish. Even at small sizes, juvenile ladyfish pack a punch, and full of energy, while the larger adults can be a good five pounds or more and of course, just as energetic.

Chicago Charlie with bunny ears and a ladyfish!, Catch & Release, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Sanibel Island, Monday, November 20, 2017. [File Photo - March 24, 2012].
Chicago Charlie with bunny ears and a ladyfish!, Catch & Release, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Sanibel Island, Monday, November 20, 2017. [File Photo – March 24, 2012].
Throughout most of the year, ladyfish inhabit brackish environments with slow-moving water, such as mangrove and salt marsh channels. Here, their favorite food item is fish, such as anchovies, mullet, sardines, menhaden, but will also consume shrimp and other crustaceans when available. Stomach content studies often reveal over 90% of their diet being fish-based. If the fall, adult ladyfish form large aggregations offshore for spawning, where they are often found just off the beaches. Please see more information here.

Ladyfish, Redfish Pass, July 26, Sanibel & Captiva Islands & Fort Myers Charters & Fishing Guide Service.
Ladyfish, Redfish Pass, July 26, Sanibel & Captiva Islands & Fort Myers Charters & Fishing Guide Service.

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We’re located at Castaways Marina, Santiva, Sanibel Island, just before the Blind Pass bridge to Captiva Island.

Ladyfish, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Tuesday, 12-29-15 ~ #Sanibel #Captiva.
Ladyfish, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Tuesday, 12-29-15 ~ #Sanibel #Captiva.

After a fierce storm, Turner Beach, the beach adjoining the Pass, is frequently covered with a bounty of shells from Olives to Fighting Whelks to the more common Conchs. The fishing is also renowned with sharks in the summer, tailing redfish on the bayside flats and snook under and off the Blind Pass bridge. Because Turner Beach faces Westward, the sunsets are spectacular and a popular viewing point for residents and visitors alike.

Trout, Grouper, Ladyfish, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Sanibel Island, Saturday, July 15, 2017.
Trout, Grouper, Ladyfish, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Sanibel Island, Saturday, July 15, 2017.

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Sea Trout and a Ladyfish caught in Redfish Pass, Sanibel & Captiva Islands & Fort Myers Charters & Fishing Guide Service.
Sea Trout and a Ladyfish caught in Redfish Pass, Sanibel & Captiva Islands & Fort Myers Charters & Fishing Guide Service.