I didn't know they got this big.
I didn't know they'd eat a plug
nice catch
I have seen them in my waters but not as big as that one. C&R, right?
Wow! That's a bait for a trophy... - john
The redneck in me has to ask,can you eat them?
Nice catch! Only one I've ever seen "caught" landed in a sailboat by accident.
I know people eat them, somebody somewhere eats pretty much everything. I spent several nights netting them at hurricane bank to use for bait, they smell bad!!! If they taste like they smell it would be a hard no for me
Released it. It managed to get the whole treble hook in its mouth, but only one hook was past the epidermis(endodermis?). Easy release. I think it survived. Saw the silver/white color near the yak, thought Akule, then onea those giant pectoral's and thought it's being attacked by a predator!
Yes, you can eat flying fish. They are considered a edible delicacy in many parts of the world, particularly in the Caribbean (especially Barbados, where it is the national fish) and Japan. They are described as having a mild, sweet, and flaky white meat, often prepared fried, grilled, or used in stews.
I have only seen them once when I was in the Navy during a refuling operation up in the Aleutian Islands. They were using the draft off the oiler to fly along side. Hundreds of them.
I know people catch cob mullet on hook and line,dough balls on tiny hooks and flies are common.
Flying fish on a fly sounds like a great mission!