12-31-2009, 05:01 PM
First, i'd say you need to define what you call "inshore." I know that's a no brainer for some, but others are sticklers for what they call Inshore, nearshore, and offshore.
For arguements sake, lets say inshore is out to 3 miles (pontoon boat range).
Two fish come to mind, and I say two because one is often hooked, but rarely landed; Tarpon. But, a readily availible species that is accessable to most anglers, that in my opinion is a superior gamefish compared to all others inshore, are large bull redfish. (Red Drum and Spottail bass are other common names depending on where you are on the east coast) They get in excess of 50 pounds, they are super tough, and have gear ripping speed and power.
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For arguements sake, lets say inshore is out to 3 miles (pontoon boat range).
Two fish come to mind, and I say two because one is often hooked, but rarely landed; Tarpon. But, a readily availible species that is accessable to most anglers, that in my opinion is a superior gamefish compared to all others inshore, are large bull redfish. (Red Drum and Spottail bass are other common names depending on where you are on the east coast) They get in excess of 50 pounds, they are super tough, and have gear ripping speed and power.
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