NC Jigging Live Line 11-29-2009

[sami g]

is actually in the wrasse family. A large size fish in NC waters is in the 20 lb+ range. they are very common here in nc in waters 90'+ but they are not commonly caught by fisherman due to their diet. They dont like typical "bait" as they prefer crabs, sea urchins, worms and shellfish. You will see them diving in that depth of water quite often, they are a very curious fish.
I have never caught one on a jig but friends have and a few folks have some techniques to get them to bite a hook more often. They fight very hard. As for eating, one of the best things the sea has to offer!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hogfish
CC

seasea,
when Capt mike caught that fish the first things came to my mind that it actually resemble a Napoleon wrasse but been told that it is from the snapper family,
you are right, i take it back.
as you mention the fight was hard and it is was one of the nicest fish i have ever seen.

[shoefish]

Great report guys- Sami it's great to see a smile on your face again man! Hope the family is well.
Shoe

[liveline]

Sami

Glad to hear you got some of the Hog fish I had to fight my son David once we tasted it.

Mike

[Sea Draggin]

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