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Paloma Pompano Fishing
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- 4 Hour Flats – Weekday
+74 hr half day in the flats targeting the species listed. All tackle, bait, licensing, bottled water and ice is provided. This price includes up to 4 anglers! Just bring yourself and your friends and enjoy the action.Price for up to 3 peopleUS $700 - 3 hours - 11:30 AM
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About Paloma Pompano fishing
Size
1 to 2lbs
Food Value
Excellent
Game Quality
Average
Paloma Pompano is a sleek, fast coastal game fish prized by anglers. It’s known for quick runs, fine table quality, and steady action when fish are schooling. If you enjoy sight-casting in clear, shallow water or working the surf, Paloma Pompano fishing offers exciting strikes and a clean, sporty fight on light tackle.
Most anglers target this fish with light spinning gear and simple rigs. In the surf, a two‑hook pompano rig with small long‑shank hooks and a pyramid sinker works well. Tip hooks with sand fleas (mole crabs), shrimp, or scented strips. On flats and sandy channels, cast small jigs, including banana or goofy jigs, and hop them near the bottom. Fly fishing also works; small, fast‑sinking shrimp or crab patterns get quick bites.
Expect short, powerful bursts and tight circles near the rod tip. Fish often travel in loose schools, so a bite can turn into multiple hookups. This is a great option for beginners, kids, and seasoned anglers who enjoy light tackle action. Wear polarized sunglasses to spot fish and troughs, and bring sun protection, water, and a small selection of jigs, hooks, and fluorocarbon leaders. Clear water, moving tides, and clean sandy bottom usually help.
Before you go, check local fishing rules. Make sure you have the right license or permit. Review open seasons, approved methods, and harvest limits where you plan to fish. Regulations change often, so confirm them with local authorities before your trip.
Techniques
Paloma Pompano is a sleek, fast coastal game fish prized by anglers. It’s known for quick runs, fine table quality, and steady action when fish are schooling. If you enjoy sight-casting in clear, shallow water or working the surf, Paloma Pompano fishing offers exciting strikes and a clean, sporty fight on light tackle.
Most anglers target this fish with light spinning gear and simple rigs. In the surf, a two‑hook pompano rig with small long‑shank hooks and a pyramid sinker works well. Tip hooks with sand fleas (mole crabs), shrimp, or scented strips. On flats and sandy channels, cast small jigs, including banana or goofy jigs, and hop them near the bottom. Fly fishing also works; small, fast‑sinking shrimp or crab patterns get quick bites.
Expect short, powerful bursts and tight circles near the rod tip. Fish often travel in loose schools, so a bite can turn into multiple hookups. This is a great option for beginners, kids, and seasoned anglers who enjoy light tackle action. Wear polarized sunglasses to spot fish and troughs, and bring sun protection, water, and a small selection of jigs, hooks, and fluorocarbon leaders. Clear water, moving tides, and clean sandy bottom usually help.
Before you go, check local fishing rules. Make sure you have the right license or permit. Review open seasons, approved methods, and harvest limits where you plan to fish. Regulations change often, so confirm them with local authorities before your trip.