Ladyfish
(Elops saurus)

Commonly known as ten-pounders or whatever they’re called, ladyfish make excellent bait for both inshore and offshore fishing applications.

The ladyfish begins its life offshore, after the adults spawn during the winter months. After being carried inshore, the larval stage under-go a metamorphosis in the estuarine systems throughout coastal regions.

Live bait is a huge advantage and is essential for consistently achieving successful results. We know that bait caught on the fishing grounds tends to be the prey our quarry is feeding on, which makes this option the number one choice. Nobody doubts that, but it's wrong to assume that every region of the state offers adequate live bait supplies and that there are always well-stocked live and fresh bait retailers within reasonable traveling distance.