First Cast species profile
Atlantic Spadefish
Chaetodipterus faber
Saltwater
Also called: atlantic spadefish, angelfish
Overview
A structure-oriented schooling fish around rigs, jetties, pilings, reefs, and nearshore structure.
- Family
- Ephippidae
- Typical habitat
- Rigs, Jetties, Pilings, Reefs, Nearshore structure
- Takes
- Small pieces of shrimp, Clam, Jellyball-style baits where appropriate
- Seasonality
- Small hooks and light leader often help around clear structure.
Identification
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