Small in stature yet scrappy, Florida pompano are a worthy adversary for both boat and shore-based light-tackle anglers in the Gulf and Atlantic. These members of the jack family love crustaceans and feed by sight. When they finally do surrender, they are a perfect complement to the grill or baking dish. Sand fleas are the favorite live bait, but pompano will readily pounce on lures too. Here are the top fakes to tempt them:

Bomber Nylures

Bucktail Jigs

Berkley Gulp!

DOA Shrimp

Doc’s Original Goofy Jig

Soft-plastic shad tails

Pompano Flies
For how and where to catch pompano
Here’s how to cook ‘em once you catch ‘em
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