Both CoastsEast CoastFresh WaterWest Coast Inland Inshore Offshore Rivers and Streams Surf Baitfish Carp Bait Chum Clam Crabs Crickets Cutbait Dough Balls Earthworms Flies Lures Sand Fleas Shrimp Squid Fish Name Family Water Avg. Size BaitfishBastardBillfishBlack BassBream / PerchCatfishCichlidCroakerDrumsFlounderGarGrouperGruntJackMackeral / TunaMisc. FreshwaterMulletPorgyPufferRays / SkatesReef FishSharkSnapperSnookStriped BassTooth And Spine Fresh Salt Coastal Waters - Deliciousness Technique Tackle Considered A Better Game Fish Than Dinner FareDecent PanfishEdible, But More Commonly Used As A BaitfishExcellentExcellent When SmallExcellent When Small .Larger Fish Have A Stronger Taste But Still Good.Excellent When Small / Large Can Be PoisonousExcellent When Small And Good When LargeGoodGood But Typically Not Eaten, Please Release For Others To EnjoyGood If SmokedGood PanfishGood When Small And Bled After CaughtGood, But More Commonly Used As A BaitfishNonePoorProtected And Not EatenUsed As Bait, Not As Table FareUsually Too Small To Eat, Very BonyVery GoodVery GoodVery Good. But Poisonous, Better To Not Bother With Bobber Casting Drifting Still Fishing Trolling Weights Baitcasting Cast Net Spinning Fly Tackle

Southern Puffer

AKA: Blowfish / Tambor Family: Puffer

The Southern Puffer is characterized by a greenish to tan or darker body. His eyes rest at the upper side of his head and his mouth has large teeth that are powerful and should be paid attention to, not letting this nuisance fish get a small bite out of you.

These fish are found mainly at coastal and inshore waters in the shallows.

Shrimp pieces are the best natural bait, while all kinds of lures work, but are not used when targeting with artificials, anglers normally do not target these fish at all, as their sporting ability is close to zero and they are poisonous when eaten, if not prepared correctly.

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