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Trigger Fish
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Description: All trigger fishes are characterised by an unusual dorsal fin arrangement. The first dorsal spine is very strong and is so arranged that it is connected in function with the second spine. The fish wedges itself into a crevice for safety and secures itself there by erecting the strong first spine and locking it into position with the second. When the second spine is depressed it acts as a trigger to unlock the first spine
Catching them!
Trigger fish, and other reef species such as porgies and white grunts will be hanging around just about any type of hard bottom such as the artificial reefs, natural ledges, or any other structure you can locate. Lighter tackle baited up with shrimp or cut bait will often get these fish turned on. Once again, be sure your bait is fished near or on the bottom. We supply the bait and tackle!
Where found: Fish near solid structure, and be prepared to force the fish into open water quickly — hooked triggerfish often attempt to wedge themselves into cracks or crevices, then use that big dorsal spine to lock themselves in place.
Size: depending on the species they can range from 3lbs to 10lbs. The North Carolina record is 11lbs 4oz (1990).
Remarks: Despite their odd looks, triggerfish are good eating, with firm white meat that has a taste comparable to frogs' legs. When alarmed, triggerfish lock their large, thick dorsal spine in an erect, defensive position. Push down on the second dorsal spine, the first one unlocks and snaps back down — hence the name triggerfish
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