Prionotus evolans
5.9-12 inch
1.1-2.2 lb
Striped Searobins inhabit sandy and muddy bottoms of the Atlantic coast. Recognizable by armored heads and wing-like pectoral fins, they use leg-like rays to “walk” the seafloor. Feeding on shrimp, crabs, and small fish, they are quirky bycatch. Their croaking sounds and striking fins make them memorable catches.
shrimps
squids
bloodworms
clams
mussels
casting
bottom fishing