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SCIENTIFIC NAME: Trachinotus falcatus
OTHER NAMES: Round Pompano, Great Pompano.
RANGE:
Cancun, Isla Blanca, Caribbean Mexico, All Florida, the Bahamas and Caribbean.
HABITAT:
Permit are found in the surf, inlets and passes of both coasts, but are more numerous
in the southern half of the state. In warm weather, they roam South Atlantic reefs
and many Gulf wrecks. "Classic" Permit stalking on the flats is largely confined
to Isla Blanca and Cancun Mexico, Dade County and the Florida Keys, as well as the
Bahamas and the Caribbean.
DESCRIPTION: Deeper body and blunter head than the Pompano.
Large, sickle-shaped tail. Scutes absent Silver overall; sometimes has a black blotch
on side under the pectoral fin. Like Pompano, small Permit may also show some yellow
on the underside.
SIZE: Permit fish can run as high as 40 or 50 pounds, with 20-30
pounds being fairly common. World record is 56 pounds, 2 ounces.
FOOD VALUE: When
small enough to be confused with Pompano, the confusion extends to the table. Both
are excellent.
GAME QUALITIES: Rates as one of the very best game fish a long runner
on the flats and a strong, stubborn deep fighter offshore. Also one of the most challenging
to fool, especially with artificial lures.
TACKLE AND BAITS: Although offshore Permit
are large enough to provide sport with light and medium saltwater tackle, the epitome
of Permit fishing is to stalk them by sight on shallow flats, and cast directly to
them. Light spinning, bait casting and fly tackle can be used in the shallows provided
the angler has a good supply of line and a means (a guide with a push pole, preferably)
of chasing the fish. Best natural bait is any sort of small live crab. Dead pieces
of crab and lobster also work well. Live shrimp are often accepted, especially if
skittered across the surface, and then allowed to sink. If using small skimmer (Bonefish-style)
jigs, try to get the Permit to follow the lure then stop it dead and let it sink
into the grass or mud. Best flies are those with weighted or epoxy heads that will
sink in the manner of a lead head jig.
Permit
Cancun Tarpon Fishing Adventures
Ave. Tankah # 27
Cancun, Quintana Roo. Mexico 77509
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