Rainbow Runner?

[mtecu]

How common are rainbow runners in NC waters? Size?

[SeaBiscuit]

Not very common, but we do see them offshore on occasion. Most of the ones I have seen have been in the 3-7 pound range.
SeaBiscuit

[mtecu]

I did not think they were regulars. We caught one today that weighed 12 lb. it definitely was not expected.

[bigeasy]

makes excellent table fare. One of the best.

[O-SEA-D]

I have caught them around the 90 ft drop before. You don't see them very often though.

I heard they are good for sushi.

[SeaPro238]

I've only caught 1 fishing off NC in the last 7 years. I have caught more Ladyfish and Jack Crevalle inshore in the last 3 years than I caught in the years prior to that.