Newbie Question. What kind of fish is this?

Twidget · 07-28-2010, 12:39 AM

I have recently discovered the joys of saltwater fishing. I have had a lot of luck surf fishing. Tonight I caught this fish and I have no idea what it is. Anyone know? Thanks

lingfisher1 · 07-28-2010, 12:44 AM

Lizzard Fish

PAWGhunter · 07-28-2010, 02:40 AM

Damn thats a freaky fish!

SHunter · 07-28-2010, 03:00 AM

Yep, it's a lizardfish. I've caught a few and thrown them back. Nice set of little teeth.

Capt. Redbeard · 07-28-2010, 10:33 AM

Ive caught a bunch of those in my past... and never knew what those ugly things where called....

Flounderpounder · 07-28-2010, 11:07 AM

Dang,

That thing is enough to make me give up skinny dippin'! Way to join the forum with a post and Pic! Welcome!

swhiting · 07-28-2010, 01:08 PM

Pic on your 1st post and posted in the right section...... you may just be nominated for newbie of the year!!!!!!!!!!!

Twidget · 07-28-2010, 01:41 PM

Thanks for the quick reply and the welcome. I was baffled last night when I caught this little guy. I ran across this forum a few days ago and have learnt a lot of great tips for fishing here in Pensacola. I am from Virginia Beach VA and fishing here is a whole new beast. I love fishing down here. Now if I would have only bought my Kayak with me. I have been fishing on the NAS. I hope to make it to a few piers or bridges in the next few weeks.

captainblack · 08-02-2010, 10:50 PM

lizard fish, how long was that? i get lots of 4 to 8 inch ones in my cast net here and there and have gotten a few fat foot long ones but a few friends of mine said theyve gotten the odd ones here and there at pickens theyll hook onto that will be pretty big and freaky looking things

Twidget · 08-03-2010, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by captainblack

lizard fish, how long was that? i get lots of 4 to 8 inch ones in my cast net here and there and have gotten a few fat foot long ones but a few friends of mine said theyve gotten the odd ones here and there at pickens theyll hook onto that will be pretty big and freaky looking things

I'd say it was right around a foot long. Really didn't put up much of a fight in the water but it wasn't very nice out of the water.

07-28-2010, 12:39 AM	#1
Twidget Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 3	Newbie Question. What kind of fish is this? I have recently discovered the joys of saltwater fishing. I have had a lot of luck surf fishing. Tonight I caught this fish and I have no idea what it is. Anyone know? Thanks Attached Thumbnails

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captainblack Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pensacola, FL. Posts: 355	lizard fish, how long was that? i get lots of 4 to 8 inch ones in my cast net here and there and have gotten a few fat foot long ones but a few friends of mine said theyve gotten the odd ones here and there at pickens theyll hook onto that will be pretty big and freaky looking things __________________ cheers drinktank

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07-28-2010, 12:44 AM	#2
lingfisher1 Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Milton,FL Posts: 685	Lizzard Fish

07-28-2010, 02:40 AM	#3
PAWGhunter This guy hates dolphins.. Snapper Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Daphne, AL Posts: 505	Damn thats a freaky fish!

07-28-2010, 03:00 AM	#4
SHunter Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,436	Yep, it's a lizardfish. I've caught a few and thrown them back. Nice set of little teeth.

07-28-2010, 10:33 AM	#5
Capt. Redbeard Senior Member Trigger Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 257	Ive caught a bunch of those in my past... and never knew what those ugly things where called....

07-28-2010, 11:07 AM	#6
Flounderpounder Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Garcon Point Posts: 1,252	Dang, That thing is enough to make me give up skinny dippin'! Way to join the forum with a post and Pic! Welcome!

07-28-2010, 01:08 PM	#7
swhiting PDC Fishing Team Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,169	Pic on your 1st post and posted in the right section...... you may just be nominated for newbie of the year!!!!!!!!!!!

07-28-2010, 01:41 PM	#8
Twidget Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 3	Thanks for the quick reply and the welcome. I was baffled last night when I caught this little guy. I ran across this forum a few days ago and have learnt a lot of great tips for fishing here in Pensacola. I am from Virginia Beach VA and fishing here is a whole new beast. I love fishing down here. Now if I would have only bought my Kayak with me. I have been fishing on the NAS. I hope to make it to a few piers or bridges in the next few weeks.

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