Snook fishing
The common snook(Centropomus undecimalis) or white bass is a common fish of the western Atlantic. It lives in shallow waters of mouths, bays and inland waters. It is found from North Carolina to Brazil. Snook can measure up to 1.4 meters and weigh more than 20 kg.
Species similar to Snook
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The barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) , with its torpedo-like shape, strength and famous teeth, is an elite hunter, moving along the reefs, mangroves and ridges of the tropical and subtropical oceans. They can exceed 1.5 meters long and weigh more than 45 kg.
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The cubera snapper (Lutjanus cyanopterus) is a highly sought-after game fish that inhabits Atlantic coastal waters from Florida, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. This species can reach a length of 160 cm and weigh up to 50 kg. Not to be confused with the Pacific Cubera Snapper also called black snapper.
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The Jack Crevalle (Caranx hippos) is a very popular species in sport fishing. It belongs to the Carangidae species. Jack mackerel, amberjack and giant travally also belong to this family. The jack crevalle can grow up to a length of 120 cm and a weight of 30 kg.
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The permit(Trachinotus falcatus), also called permit, is - along with tarpon and bonefish - one of the most sought-after species by fly-fishing enthusiasts. This species is distributed in shallow waters of the Atlantic Ocean, from Florida to Brazil. They can grow up to 1.2 meters long and weigh up to 27 kg.
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The red drum ( Sciaenops ocellatus) is one of the most popular species for sport fishing in the USA and Mexico. It is found in western Atlantic waters Starting from Timaulipas in Mexico to Virginia in the USA. It can reach 150 cm in length and weigh up to 45 kg.
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Tarpon ( Megalops atlanticus) are silvery hunters that love to hunt fish and crustaceans in lagoons, rivers, harbors, and other shallow waters. They live in coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean from Florida to Argentina and from Senegal to Angola. The tarpon can reach up to 2.5 meters in length and catch more than 150 kg.
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