Caught all over the Western Atlantic
and commonly known as Scup in the
US Porgy are great eating and fun to
catch.
I fish Porgy when I can t get outside
because the weather is too bad. Porgy
taste great on the grill. This fish is a
real show stopper when you’re stuck
inside the reef for weather and got a
barbeque in mind. They weigh up to 10
pounds, they fight like hell and can be
caught easily by fishing around sea fans
near a reef. For me, I like the offshore
fish, but when we are closed out for
weather I can always count on catching
Porgy. Here is what I do. First I
get on the sight and chum the whole
area with chopped sardines for about
an hour. I fish the sight. After I’ve
caught all the pesky grouper and snapper
out of the area I take a light weight
with a size two hook hang back off the
reef a few yards and bait with sardines.
I guarantee you I can always load a
grill. That’s how I am. Now you go try
and see.
Not the most exciting or glamorous
fish to catch but it is a standout when I
can’t get outside for weather.
Captain Dilzon Murcia is the project
manager for Island Ferry and owner operator
of Dilzon Charters, a sport fishing
charter business. To catch the fish
featured this week, and other large fish,
call Dilzon at 620-6118 or drop by the
Island Ferry office and schedule your
next fishing adventure.
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