jetties bull reds

[MathGeek]

Bull reds are still consistent at the jetties. Here's a picture of taproot with one of the big ones he caught with us.

Two observations on technique: mullet is fishing equal to cracked crab, which is a big change from last year. We think reds are eating a lot more mullet this year due to a shortage of crabs. Second point: several times, things were a bit slow until about 7:00 PM. The fish are not as hungry as last year, but there is a definite feeding time as dusk nears.

[ike84]

Nice. Looks like a paw print on his tail!

[nozediver]

Nice catch....Too bad you didnt let it go. Thats breeding stock.

[MathGeek]

Originally Posted by nozediver

Nice catch....Too bad you didnt let it go. Thats breeding stock.

There are plenty of them out there. The breeding stock is in no danger of being over fished since the feds banned all keeping reds in federal waters and the states banned all commercial fishing.

Redfish are borderline overpopulated and probably hurting speck stocks through predation and competition. Redfish have almost an 80% forage overlap with specks, especially in years with low crab numbers. Taking a 25 lb redfish out of the competition leaves enough food for ten 2 lb specks.

[duckman1911]

Originally Posted by nozediver

Nice catch....Too bad you didnt let it go. Thats breeding stock.

That's also a legal fish for him to keep and eat. Let yours go if that's what makes you happy. No reason to knock a guy for doing what makes him happy. Its his time and $ not yours.

[ifsteve]

Originally Posted by nozediver

Nice catch....Too bad you didnt let it go. Thats breeding stock.

Sorry but I am with nozediver. A fish that big isn't near as good an eating quality as a nice slot fish. Perhaps it is competing with specks for food but on the other hand if its released another angler might have the fun of catching it and it will breed again.

[MathGeek]

Originally Posted by ifsteve

Sorry but I am with nozediver. A fish that big isn't near as good an eating quality as a nice slot fish. Perhaps it is competing with specks for food but on the other hand if its released another angler might have the fun of catching it and it will breed again.

You have any idea HOW MANY bull reds are out there? Too many. There are plenty left. The last few years they have been depleting their food supply to the point that they averaged 20% under-weight. Underweight fish lay FAR FEWER eggs. Fewer fat fish reproduce much more effectively than a lot more skinny fish. There are times and situations where it is better for the reproductive potential of the stock to harvest more fish!

You can't breed cattle successfully on pasture at stocking densities of 3 cows per acre. The thin cows just won't all get pregnant and have successful pregnancies.

Fat, happy animals have lots of offspring.

[ifsteve]

Originally Posted by MathGeek

You have any idea HOW MANY bull reds are out there? Too many. There are plenty left. The last few years they have been depleting their food supply to the point that they averaged 20% under-weight. Underweight fish lay FAR FEWER eggs. Fewer fat fish reproduce much more effectively than a lot more skinny fish. There are times and situations where it is better for the reproductive potential of the stock to harvest more fish!

You can't breed cattle successfully on pasture at stocking densities of 3 cows per acre. The thin cows just won't all get pregnant and have successful pregnancies.

Fat, happy animals have lots of offspring.

Ok fair point. If your facts are correct. Certainly fisheries can become so plentiful that culling is important to keep stocks healthy.

[SGib]

Jr. Game warden reporting for duty!

[mr crab]

nice catch ya'll

[1fastmerc]

Nice fish!!!!!!!!!

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[Goooh]

Legal legal legal

Do what you want with your fish, and keep your Nozes out

[ifsteve]

Originally Posted by Goooh

Legal legal legal

Do what you want with your fish, and keep your Nozes out

Hey its just an internet forum where we express opinions. If you are going to post up something then be prepared to get whatever feedback comes. Or maybe we should all just sit around the campfire and sing Kumbaya....

[duckman1911]

Originally Posted by Goooh

Legal legal legal

Do what you want with your fish, and keep your Nozes out

X1000. I see posts from guys on here that routinely catch and release 8lb or better bass. If thats what makes them happy im glad for them. I dont look down on them for doing their thing but I promise you if I catch that bass I'll be the last person to ever catch it. Get the grease hot

[ronniem]

Wow thats a nice bull. I never caught one yet but cant wait to hook into a true bull red like that.

["W"]

Nice catch MG



For the Jr game wardens I'm getting 5 buddies and going catch 5 40bull reds and keep them all just because of people like you

This is La not Texas or Fla
We have millions of bull reds in the gulf

So please get out of here with that crap!!

Everyone go catch and keep bull reds !!!

[nozediver]

Originally Posted by "W"

Nice catch MG



For the Jr game wardens I'm getting 5 buddies and going catch 5 40bull reds and keep them all just because of people like you

This is La not Texas or Fla
We have millions of bull reds in the gulf

So please get out of here with that crap!!

Everyone go catch and keep bull reds !!!

Do what you want, last time I checked, we live in a free country! God bless America!!!!

[AubreyLaHaye458]

What makes a bull red a bull?

Is there a point where the name changes? Or just depends on the person?


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[MathGeek]

Originally Posted by AubreyLaHaye458

What makes a bull red a bull?

Is there a point where the name changes? Or just depends on the person?


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We consider a bull anything over the slot (27+").

Most of the bulls we catch at the jetties and from the beach are 36-42" long, with the best specimens being closer to 45".

[duckman1911]

Originally Posted by MathGeek

We consider a bull anything over the slot (27+").

Most of the bulls we catch at the jetties and from the beach are 36-42" long, with the best specimens being closer to 45".

You hit the 40" mark and you have a pig. They sure fight hard dont they?