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Paloma Pompano, Trachinotus paitensis: Caught off the beach at Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico, in 68-degree water, in March 2008, on cut squid bait, utilizing traditional surf gear. Size approximately 18 inches and weight 4 pounds. Description and photo courtesy of John Snow.
Paloma Pompano, Trachinotus paitensis: Caught from shore in the last hour of daylight, in December 2001, in 76-degree water, outside the breaker line in 20 to 30-foot water, utilizing 15-pound test with a two dropper loop rig, no swivels, 1.5-ounce bank sinker, and Mustad 92553 hooks, size #4, on cut squid at Km. 14 (Twin Dolphins), between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur., Mexico. Size approximately 10 inches and 1 pound. Viewed by locals as excellent table fare. Description courtesy John Snow. Picture courtesy Carol Snow.
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