Fish ID Help please...

[HOLWACHAGOT]

I have caught several of these in the cast net this fall. This is the first year I have ever noticed them. Does anyone know what the species is? I am not speaking of the Finger Mullet, Trout, or Catfish, but rather, the two fish with the hard forked tail in the first pic...also seen in the two pics that follow.







Thanks for the help.
Holwachagot

[clt_capt]

ladyfish - lot of fun on light tackle

[gman]

lady fish known for their jumping and twirling ability once hooked they love small chrome or gold spoons

[HOLWACHAGOT]

Thanks fellas. Just googled them...amazing what you can find with the name of a fish...What the hell are they doing in VA?
Holwachagot

[clt_capt]

Thanks fellas. How big do they get?
Holwachagot

Usually 2 - 3 lbs - Fla State record is a bit over 4 lbs

[HOLWACHAGOT]

Usually 2 - 3 lbs - Fla State record is a bit over 4 lbs

Thanks.
Holwachagot

[Tenacious]

Geoff, we get a bunch of those suckers in the summer fishing for trout. Don't squeeze them too hard they like to shit in the boat.

[Jer]

That seems to be a very nice catfish. Do you have a picture of it?

[Squidnation]

somewhere amongst all my vids I have Beibs and I conducting the first annual lady fish open in St Augustine. It was a wide open ladyfish bite with some incredible jumping footage. man I have to find that vid

[Glenn W]

Geoff, Treat em gentle,brine those puppies for me when you catch them and I'll buy everyone you catch.