All about snook

[DarkSkies]

This Southern resident of the mangrove marshes and bays is sought after by light tackle fishermen and fly fishermen alike. Also called "linesider", this fish is fun to catch and gives you hours of enjoyment if ya can find them. :D

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[plugcrazy]

There are four different species of snook that inhabit Florida waters: common snook, fat snook, swordspine snook, and tarpon snook.
The common snook is the most abundant of the four species and is designated as a species of special concern in Florida. It will be the focus for the rest of this list.
Snook are also known as robalo, linesiders, and sergeant fish. In the past they were known as "soapfish" when some sections of the "soapy" tasting skin were left on the fillets due to poor cleaning practices.
Snook can tolerate a wide range of salinity and may be found in fresh water. However, they are extremely sensitive to temperature and a strong, fast moving cold front through an area containing snook may claim many lives due to the rapid drop in water temperature.
Long term tagging research has been carried out over the past several years and has proven to be a valuable tool in helping to understand the life history of snook.
Snook are protandric hermaphrodites and change sex from male to female. The actual cause of the change is not known, but current research may provide an answer.
Snook are known as "ambush feeders" meaning that they'll surprise attack their prey as it swims or moves into range. This occurs especially at the mouths of inlets where currents play a role while the snook waits in hiding behind bridge pilings, rocks, or other submerged structures.
Besides preying on small fish, snook also feed on shrimp, crabs, and mollusks.
Snook are very popular with recreational anglers due to their strong fighting spirit and mild, delicate flavor.



STATE RECORDS FOR COMMON SNOOK
Conventional Tackle
44 lb, 3 oz, Ft. Myers:
Robert De Cosmo, 4/25/1984
Fly Fishing Tackle
30 lb, 4 oz, Chokoloskee:
Rex Garrett, 4/23/1993




http://research.myfwc.com/features/view_article.asp?id=3890

[vpass]

Here is my first snook. I caught it a few years ago in Dania, Florida. I snagged a foot long mullet and swam it. They fight a lot like bass, but give up fast. Snook are good eating too. I use to fly fish near Hillsboro inlet also for them. One time my fly line got destroyed when a Snook decided to make a turn into the piling. I’m heading to Florida for 2 weeks, and will be pursuing them. On the east cost you will find them in good numbers from May thru October. You are not allowed to keep Snook from July to Sept. This time of the year they are spawning. I will post my ventures.

[bluesdude71]

That's a nice fish vpass. I never caught one before, but like you siad I hear they put up a good fight. Can't wait to hear your tales.

[voyager35]

Yeah they do peter out quickly, some nice runs as they are hooked. Look forward to the reports vpass.