Weak tides continue to dominate the fishing pattern. Good catches of solid speckled trout continue to come from the south end of the lake around the old jetties. Lack of early morning wind invites top water action in West Cove on the south bank. Good trout catches have been coming from the big jetties in the afternoon by letting a live shrimp drift with the tide.  Fishing will stay good for the remainder of July and August so call toll free 888.762.3391 and come on over.

 

Why Do Small Fish Taste Better Than Big Ones?

 
 

Bull redfish are known for their fighting ability, not the way they taste.
 
Recently, a buddy of mine hooked a large amberjack. As he was fighting the fish, I started talking about how AJs are underrated as table fare. On a scale between tuna and mahi, I’d say they fall somewhere in between, with an added kind of buttery flavor. My friend agreed but said the one he was hooked up with was too big to eat. “The only way I’ll eat this fish is if we smoke it and make fish dip out of it,” he said. 

Small fish eat better than big ones. I’ve heard that statement about so many fish species: Redfish, black drum, cubera snapper, mackerel, bluefish and the list goes on. Also, some species such as tuna tend to taste great no matter the size. Why is this?

Why Bigger, Older Fish Taste Different
One reason is that larger fish have more contaminants (like mercury) in their flesh. Another is that older, bigger fish are more likely to have parasites like worms in their meat. But I’ve also watched folks carefully clean a big fish to remove worms and then eat those fish without noticing any diminishment to the quality of the meat.

My grandfather also used to swear that the meat of bigger redfish or amberjack became fibrous and unpalatable. I asked a buddy who happens to be both a renowned guide in southwest Florida and a professional chef why he thinks this is.

Angler Scott Hampton landed this perfect eating-size speckled seatrout. According to Henson, this likely contributes to the meat of the smaller fish having a sweeter taste. He also says that the fibers in the meat of younger fish are smaller, making them flakier and more delicate. He suggests, too, that it is also more likely that younger fish are healthier fish, not having been exposed to as many ailments or injuries that might affect their meat over time. As he puts it, healthier fish equals healthier meat. 
 

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