Atlantic Croaker
AKA: Croaker / Hardhead Family: Baitfish
| Water: Salt/Coastal Waters |
Where: Surf / Inshore |
| Size: Most common at a pound or under. Large fish may reach up to 3 pounds. |
| Fight: Light gear provides a decent fight, especially when the fish is caught in the surf, where he will use the waves to his advantage. Heavy gear provides no challenge. |
| Deliciousness: Decent Panfish |
| Range: Both Coasts |
Technique: Still Fishing |
| Baits: Shrimp / Baitfish / Crab / Sand Fleas / Squid / Lures |
Tackle: Spinning / Baitcasting |
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