Galveston fishing report 2-21-15

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Not much in the way of fishing reports to pass on, so this would be a good time to visit about one of the best catches anglers can make for fun and food this time of year.

When the game fish and flounder are not making the fishing news, whiting seem to be a consistent among anglers fishing the surf, jetties and other areas. When the action is on during the late spring to early winter, whiting are looked upon by many as trash fish.

Why? I just do not know. It probably is because during the prime time for other fish whiting tend to be much smaller and just not worth fooling with at the cleaning table. It certainly is not due to their quality as table fare.

This time of year, we see more bull or large whiting than at any other time. Spawning likely is the answer; however, whatever the reason, the tasty little fish offer some excellent fishing for those interested in bringing home a good meal.

While the State of Texas does not mention the name “whiting” in their records, they are actually listed under two categories, Gulf kingfish and southern kingfish. The respective records for the related species are 2.38 pounds and 3.62 pounds.

Regardless of which variety you catch, the fish are going to be comparatively small. 

Like dynamite, whiting come in small packages and still are one of the tastiest fish around.

The fish are easy to catch, usually feeding on the bottom, and willing to take just about any natural bait offered their way.

Shrimp peeled down to the tail is one of the best baits and is the bait of choice for serious whiting anglers.

Just about any place you can cast a line in the water is a candidate for holding whiting. The best spots this time of year are the jetties and beachfront.