1/18 SI Report and Fish ID? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Billy V · 01-19-2009, 06:29 PM

That looks like a Manta Shrimp. if so be cautious around their front mandibles they pack a punch.
I ate one in Thailand and it was delicious.
scroll down on this link
http://www.blackstone-aviaries.com/Scuba1/

Vikingj · 01-19-2009, 07:21 PM

Midshipman- those "tattoo" spots are bioluminescent (glow in the dark)

467echo · 01-19-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Vikingj

Midshipman- those "tattoo" spots are bioluminescent (glow in the dark)

good for squid bait!

john p. · 01-19-2009, 08:05 PM

I caught one out there a couple of years ago, if I remember correctly it had some sort of rattlesnake type fangs as well. Shook it off the hook quickly as it was such a strange looking fish. Went home and researched and it was claimed to be excellent table fare.

Matt · 01-19-2009, 08:10 PM

I have only seen one, but they are awesomely ugly in a cool ass way!

Hanapa'a · 01-19-2009, 08:41 PM

I caught One that size in SD bay bait dock around 3:00 pm today.
and that's not all? A 10lb starfish, 1 octopus,
4 lizard fish and 1 short but. All on mega bait jig.
Yes! a very weird but great day of fishing.
Sorry no pics. Can't get pics out of my phone...

01-19-2009, 08:10 PM	#5
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	I have only seen one, but they are awesomely ugly in a cool ass way! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

01-19-2009, 08:41 PM	#6
Hanapa'a Junior Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: by the beach Posts: 21	Manta shrimp I caught One that size in SD bay bait dock around 3:00 pm today. and that's not all? A 10lb starfish, 1 octopus, 4 lizard fish and 1 short but. All on mega bait jig. Yes! a very weird but great day of fishing. Sorry no pics. Can't get pics out of my phone...

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01-19-2009, 06:29 PM	#1
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	That looks like a Manta Shrimp. if so be cautious around their front mandibles they pack a punch. I ate one in Thailand and it was delicious. scroll down on this link http://www.blackstone-aviaries.com/Scuba1/

01-19-2009, 07:21 PM	#2
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	Midshipman- those "tattoo" spots are bioluminescent (glow in the dark)

01-19-2009, 08:05 PM	#4
john p. Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: rancho san diego ca. Posts: 31	I caught one out there a couple of years ago, if I remember correctly it had some sort of rattlesnake type fangs as well. Shook it off the hook quickly as it was such a strange looking fish. Went home and researched and it was claimed to be excellent table fare.