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Wayward Son
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I've read that they eat OK, but don't seem to freeze well.
Dunno about the game laws on them in those 2 states, you need to chck. In FL you can take them. I've never tried any myself, though I did see one once that was HUGE & tempted me. Almost shot him, but then I figured that the biggest of anything usually isn't that good to eat so left him.
Dunno about the game laws on them in those 2 states, you need to chck. In FL you can take them. I've never tried any myself, though I did see one once that was HUGE & tempted me. Almost shot him, but then I figured that the biggest of anything usually isn't that good to eat so left him.
MichaelBaranows
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They are OK but they are just very boney.
I think their food quality is quite good, but they are quite a bit of work for the amount of fillets you get. It's no trick to hammer a mess of 'em with a pole spear, which some may find more efficient for getting them on the stringer quickly and going to the next one.
They are fine eating. I don't recall them being any more bony than many other fish. They are a blast to catch on light tackle. I don't recall any size or bag limits here in NC.
Quetzal
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I'll echo what Herman said above. As for as game laws look for yourself.
http://www.dnr.state.sc.us/
http://www.dnr.state.sc.us/
They're not bad, I just prefer other fish (grouper and flounder for me). Lots of people eat them up and down the coast, and there is usually an abundance of them.
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