Species Hunting
Techniques
Species Hunting, involves targeting diverse aquatic life, encompassing popular game fish such as snapper, grouper, and tuna, and unique targets like tarpon or lionfish, often using angling, spearfishing, or netting, with "Species Hunts" being organized competitions to catch numerous different types of fish. Anglers pursue these species using various techniques, from casting lures for reef fish in saltwater, aiming to identify and land various species for enjoyment and challenge.
Anglers use rods and reels, spearguns, nets, and traps.
Competitions: Events like the Angling Trust Species Hunt challenge participants to catch as many different species as possible, often with specific size requirements for "specimen" hunts.
Species Hunter Websites: Platforms like Species Hunters allow users to log catches of various fish, from common to rare.
Saltwater Species
Snapper: Red, Mangrove, Cubera, and other varieties.
Grouper: Gag, Black, and Red Grouper are popular targets.
Jacks & Pompano: African Pompano, Yellow Jack, and Permit are prized.
Cobia & Hogfish: Common inshore and offshore catches.
Kingfish: A powerful sportfish in many regions.
Tarpon: Known as the "Silver King" in warmer waters.
