The gafftopsail catfish (Bagre marinus) is a species of marine catfish found in the waters of the western central Atlantic Ocean, as well as the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. It has …

The gafftopsail catfish ranges from Panama to Cape Cod and is very abundant in Texas waters. Live shrimp, small crabs and small live pinfish are good natural baits. Artificial worms and …

Dec 14, 2022 · Gafftopsail catfish, aka Snot Cats, Snot Sharks or Slime Cats, are easy to catch and have no bag limits. They are slimy, hence the nicknames, with sharp spines on their …

Gafftopsail Catfish are named for the top fin that rises from their back like a sail. They have sharp spines on the dorsal and pectoral fins. These spines are not only sharp; they are venomous …

Size: Up to 27 inches (10 pounds) Coastal waters; may enter brackish waters. A good food-fish that is usually less common than the hardhead catfish. State Record: 8 lb, 14 oz. Recreational …

Aug 1, 2019 · It’s not a prize fish, but it’s edible and good enough that we’d undoubtedly bring the larger one’s home on a slow day again. INGREDIENTS: Catfish Pesto, Mayonnaise, Almonds, …

Gafftopsail catfish were named for the tall fin that rises from their back like a sail. Look closely and you can see the sharp spines that support the dorsal, or back, fin and the pectoral fins on the …

Common in coastal and brackish waters of the South Atlantic and Gulf of America to Panama. Often found along the bottom near structure like jetties, piers, and pilings. Versatile in their …

Feb 25, 2020 · Gafftopsail catfish (Barge marinus) generally grow quicker and larger than hardheads—a big gafftop can reach 24-plus inches and weigh in the 10-pound range. A large …

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