Redtail Scad / Speedo
AKA: Family: Baitfish
| Water: Salt |
Where: Offshore / Surf |
| Size: Most common at 12-14 inches |
| Fight: Given its small size, a weak fighter and more commoly tagetted as bait rather than a gamefish |
| Deliciousness: Good, But More Commonly Used As A Baitfish |
| Range: Both Coasts |
Technique: Still Fishing |
| Baits: Chum |
Tackle: Spinning |
The Redtail Scad makes for a good bait fish when targeting XXXXXXXXXXX.
The Redtail Scad is characterized by a green to tan topside fading at a breaking lateral line to a lighter underside. His dorasl fin isn't rounded and overall he is shaped like a cigar with his fins being a definite reddish color.
These fish are found from nearshore waters all the way to the open sea.
Tipped jigs with shrimp or cutbait on a trot line work the best when targeting these fish.
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