Re: edible saltwater fish question

[Gary]

Yes, the jacks are very bloody fish - good fight - the amber jack is what you what for the table however. I have seen
folks eat hardhead catfish but not me, and I guess you were asking about hard heads as they do look like fresh
water cats until one fins you then you'll understand the difference, the catfish you want is the gaftop or sailfin cat - you'll
know when you catch one - the fins are very long compared to the body - good eating just heavy slime. Where did you fish?
Gary
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On a recent gulf coast charter, I caught a large jack carvel ( about 50lbs. or so), why are these guys not edible? bloody? boney?, I have also caught tom tate grunts, and the crew tells me those are no good too, and finally, what's the deal with the saltwater cats? they look like the catfish we catch and eat in fresh water.. come on guys, give me the lowdown
thanks,

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