The Black Sea Bass is also goes by the names blackfish, black bass, rockfish and best of all - talywag!
They hang out around the natural and man-made reefs off the Golden
Isles, living up to 20 years and reaching lengths of 2 feet, but 15
inches is the most common size you'll encounter. They are most often
caught with squid, but are reported to enjoy chicken breast, and,
creepily enough, sea bass fillet.
The Red Drum gets its name from the whomping noise the males make by
vibrating their swim bladder. As adults these big ocean-going boys can
grow to 40 pounds. Folks also fish for the youngsters, or Puppy Drum,
in the estuaries and creeks around the islands where they live the
first few years of life before venturing out into open water, coming
back to the estuaries periodically to feed and spawn.
Its name sounds like something out of a Grimm fairy tale, but the King
Mackerel is a real-live member of the Royal Mackerel Family, and a
much-sought-after prize for fishermen, who troll for them around the
reefs. Of the 48 species of mackerel, the King is one of the giants,
reaching lengths of up to four feet and weighing in around 70 pounds.
For more information on fishing around the Golden Isles, or to book
a charter, give the friendly folks at Golden Isles Marina a call at
912-638-7673 or visit www.georgiafishing.net.
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