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Re: Using croakers for bait
[Re: Beadlescomb]
#2510967
06/20/18 04:33 PM
06/20/18 04:33 PM
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 730
Owassa, AL
RSF
4 point
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4 point
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 730
Owassa, AL
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If I'm not throwing artificials, all I use for big trout and reds are live croakers 4-8" free lined or mullet the same size. For me, those two baits in that size range weed out most of the catfish and trash that you'll catch on smaller baits or menhaden. I've caught literally thousands of schoolie trout 1-4 lbs and even some good ones on menhaden and live shrimp but if you want to target the better quality fish, big mullet or croakers are the way to go. Now if you're fishing Dixie Bar, or down around the Destin bridge and jetties, you can jump up to 12-14" croakers and mullet and still be fine on the reds. Biggest trout I ever caught ate a 8-9" mullet free-lined. Damn 12 inches? If I have 12-14 inch croakers, I'm not wasting them on a bull red, I am filleting them..very good eating
WAR EAGLE !!!
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Re: Using croakers for bait
[Re: DEADorALIVE]
#2511058
06/20/18 07:14 PM
06/20/18 07:14 PM
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 39,449
Marshall County
FurFlyin
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 39,449
Marshall County
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I've heard them called Ronkers, too... ![[Linked Image]](http://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/fishfacts/atlantic_croaker.gif) Why thank you sir. See, that's how you do that!
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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Re: Using croakers for bait
[Re: toothdoc]
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06/20/18 07:15 PM
06/20/18 07:15 PM
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 39,449
Marshall County
FurFlyin
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
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Marshall County
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Catch one and you'll know why they call them croakers.  I don't think that there are many of them in the TN or Coosa rivers.
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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Re: Using croakers for bait
[Re: slippinlipjr]
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07/01/18 11:24 PM
07/01/18 11:24 PM
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Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 7,529
Boaz,AL
CarbonClimber1
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 7,529
Boaz,AL
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Ive catched lots on croakers but id rather throw live shrimp or something plastic im a sucker for a jig.
"I dont quit.. And ill fight alone if i have to"
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Re: Using croakers for bait
[Re: RSF]
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07/02/18 12:15 AM
07/02/18 12:15 AM
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Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 2,237
Dauphin Island, Alabama
Simpleman
8 point
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8 point
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 2,237
Dauphin Island, Alabama
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.... If I have 12-14 inch croakers, I'm not wasting them on a bull red, I am filleting them..very good eating
X2, bull croakers are fitting to eat.
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Re: Using croakers for bait
[Re: slippinlipjr]
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07/04/18 08:15 AM
07/04/18 08:15 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 25,769
Fayetteville TN Via Selma
jawbone
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 25,769
Fayetteville TN Via Selma
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When my dad was stationed in Corpus Christi, we fished many, many afternoons. I caught more croakers than I could have possibly counted. Great fun for a 10 year old. To everyone down there, they were trash fish and only fit for bait. Filled up many a crab net with cut bait croaker. Several weeks ago I ate at The Fish Market in Downtown B'ham and they were selling croaker in the market part as food fish. That is truly the first time I have ever seen them considered edible. Now, according to y'all, my dad and I threw away good eating. Oh well, I can remember when Amberjack were trash fish. Find a way to cook it and I guess the perception of any fish can change.
Lord, please help us get our nation straightened out.
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Re: Using croakers for bait
[Re: slippinlipjr]
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07/04/18 11:13 PM
07/04/18 11:13 PM
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Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 18,070
Andalusia, Al. Covington Co.
DEADorALIVE
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 18,070
Andalusia, Al. Covington Co.
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We've eaten croakers as long as I can remember...since back in the mid-60's or so. They're great bait, everything eats them, but if they're big enough, they get cleaned and fried!
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Fifteen is my limit on Schnitzen-Gruben, Baby...
I have OCD and ADD, so everything has to be perfect, but only for a minute.
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