Posted on April 09 2026
This will be short. Going down to the fishing camp tomorrow and will report on the fridge and hot water tank.
John H asked about trigger fish. I've caught some in the keys on bait and yes, I've fished for them in the Bahamas. Found them to be not very spooky, but fussy about what they eat. They feed on crustaceans, shrimp and even gnaw on coral. They have very sharp teeth, but very small mouths, try the smallest flies you've got and don't move the fly very much. Got several to eat when the tide went slack and the bonefish were nowhere to be seen.
In case someone is wondering, they are good to eat, their skin will dull the sharpest knife, and they have a sharp point that sticks up on their dorsal fin, which is probably why there isn't a pelican that will try to eat one, (how do the young pelicans know this?)
Thanks so much for the reply. I did catch one, and am seeing more in the beach. Focused on bonefish now, so many questions but I’ll keep it ion topic.
And who knew sharks would eat a shrimp fly?!?
Angler119’- Fished the Willow yesterday with Jim N. Nothing doing. Water in great shape but cold. Temp peaked at 46. Still it was fun finally being on the water. Better days ahead. Ed
Angler119’- Trying the Willow today with Jim N and maybe the Neversink. Cold water but sunny. Maybe we’ll get lucky. Ed