Tripletail are one of Florida's most underrated inshore targets. They show up every spring along the Nature Coast, hold tight to structure you can see from the boat, and eat well enough to rival grouper on the table. This article covers when they arrive, where they park, how to approach them and what Florida regulations require.
The triple tail fish, a popular eating fish, often hangs around buoys and floating grass structures. In Florida, the minimum size is 18". Anglers often spot these fish during crab buoys, slowing down after passing them and drifting into casting range. To catch them, a simple technique involves tying a jighead under a cork and baiting it with tail-hooked shrimp. Once hooked, keep the fish off the structure by cranking the motor.
Captain William Toney's simple tripletail FAD construction method transforms ordinary materials into productive fish-holding structures. Build your own fish aggregating devices using biodegradable materials and create private Gulf Coast fishing spots that consistently outproduce crowded public areas throughout the season.
