Trachinotus Carolinus

Silvery overall with yellow on underside. Dorsal fin dark; other fins yellow. Head gently rounded. No scutes forward of tail. Pompano are often confused with small Permit of similar size, but Permit usually show a blotch blotch under the pectoral fin, and their bodies are deeper.

If fishing the surf, use the lightest surf spinning tackle that will get your bait where you want it. In other situations, spinning or light baitcasting tackle with 6-8 pound-test line gives maximum sport. Fly fisherman catch Pompano with Bonefish-type flies that sink well---those with epoxy heads or lead eyes.