FAVORITE FISH to catch and why

[O'Connor]

1.) Plugging the beach for striped bass. Outside of a blitz it is by far the most challenging type of fishing in the northeast. You actually have to know how to cast and find your own fish

2.) Mako Shark..I will let this video speak for me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoHXPvc5y3Y

3.) White Sea Bass out here in So-Cal. Think 40 lb weakfish.

4.) Steelhead/Browns. Two handed trout are fun....the rest no bueno.

bottom fishing is fun, but I would never take it serious. Usually I would just drink beer and hang out when fluking or blackfishing.

[BottomBouncer13]

These are in no particular order...

Buck tailing Fluke: whether it's bouncing light jigs in the bay or fishing the rough stuff, I love jigging fluke all summer long...

Togging: challenging with epic trash talking...catching a big fish is so rewarding...I love it

Linging: I donno what it is about fishing for mud marlin but it's possibly my favorite way to spend a few hours on the water...

Livelining and Jigging bass: watching a bass smash a livie on top of the water or watching one follow my lure back to the boat before slamming it is simply what fishings all about...

[Garone Custom Rods]

As long as its not a dogfish I enjoy catching it.

I would have to say my favorites in no particular order are tuna, tiles, blackfish, cod and fluke.

Tuna because they pull so damn hard. Tiles because you never know when you are going to hook into a monster from the abyss. Blackfish because of the challenge and fight. Swinging the jig for cod is also a blast. Fluke because I love bouncing a jig and thinking you are stuck until that first monster headshake.

[Ol Pedro]

Saltwater it's the Pacific Yellowtail . They are very smart and often times line shy . They will try and wrap you , rock , or kelp you . As table fare they are right up there . A close second are Yellowfin Tuna . You will never be disappointed with their fight or the way they taste . I'll give an Honorable Mention to the Striped Bass . MY favorite jig fish . Freshwater it's the Largemouth Bass on plastic worms . There's nothing like that Tap Tap before you set the hook . For eating it's the Crappie .

[Tony Cav]

Cant really prioritize.......As the seasons pass and the year progresses the time comes for the different species.

For nostalgia, fly fishing rivers and streams for trout and steelhead. Salmon up to 30 pounds on a fly rod are hard to beat. Have not done this type of fishing for years.

Surf fishing for stripers, casting plugs, is also a thing I have pursued obsessively in the past.

These days it's flounder, stripers, tog, fluke, sea bass, cod, crabs, blowfish, tuna, whenever time and money allow, I'm there.......snappers, shad......whatever!

[Super]

I’m not sure if I have a favorite, but I could make an argument for:

Hybrid Stripers. Why? Because they fight 200% harder than their saltwater cousins.

Pre/Post-spawn Smallmouth Bass. Why? Because they attack and fight like a bluefish.

Spring/Fall Striped Bass run. Why? Chance to get a #40 and I only remember good days.

Bluefish. Why? Cause sometimes I like to come home early and exhausted.

Fly Fishing for Brown Trout. Why? It’s a relaxing culmination of skill and patience in some of the most scenic and enjoyable places on the planet.

Not on my list: Fluke, Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Cod, Ling, Tog, Sharks, Weakfish, Drum, Porgy and Lake Trout.

[Dollar Bill]

1. Blackfish - Just not knowing what might slam your crab keeps you at the rail all day

2. Jigging stripers - The fall run is always something to look forward to. I haven't had the opportunity to get in on any great spring live lining trips...yet.

3. Canyon tuna/mahi - It is just such an experience out there.

And I love to eat all three. Sushi, grilled, baked or broiled. YUM!

[Muldune]

TUNA by far is my favorite,I love the thrill of victory when one is boated and the Agony of defeat when you lose it at the boat.
Then stripers,Blues,and fluke

[jiocg1181]

1. Blackfish love the challenge and fight.
2. Fluke - Jigging or Dragging it doesnt matter to me. Love getting that nice head shake to get the heart pumping.
3. Porgy - On light tackle they are a blast. Especially when you get 2) 16"-17" jumbos on the line.

[seadog]

I like to catch fish in the ocean useing a pole. Why? Because that where the fish are.