Squirrelfish

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anas473
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Squirrelfish

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Do people use squirrelfish for bait on the southeast coast? I'm thinking about the red/orange ones with the poison barbs. If so, how do they fair?

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fishnfool73
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Re: Squirrelfish

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Generally no one uses them for bait. Nasty sharp spines with venom and razor sharp scales ..... but I have heard they have been a hot bait more than once for muttons in the Tugas. (tommy
Dreaming the dream that one day I can be as good as some of the boatless pros and catch some 12 inch mangrove snapper.

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Re: Squirrelfish

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Thank you fishnfool, this forum can always count on you for solid fishing advice.

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