The most distinctive difference between the gag and black grouper is the chain pattern of the Black grouper. Gag grouper will have a blotched pattern but never ...more the distinctive chain pattern
In which the fish is caught is a very key indication. Sierras are caught on the east coast from California to Chile, in the Pacific Ocean. @fishwi @jdgrisebaum
Well actually both have the spots. A Sierra mackerel can be identified by the beautifully unique bronze-green coloration on the top of the fish, that a Spanish mackerel ...more lacks. Also the region
Was playing around with a grub jigging it in front of the boat slips when I hit a school of good crappie. Managed to catch two decent slabs the rest were 8 to 7 ...more inches!