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Caught this Tilapia on the UF campus. Only way I could get one to bite was irritating them with a fly while they were on bed.

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Comment by Jeff Soto on April 17, 2012 at 9:57pm

I love those fish!  The big ones we have caught from the Salton Sea would hit small lures and baits very well.  Get a 2 to 3 pounder on an ultralight rod and man!.. those fish could really fight!

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on April 17, 2012 at 7:09pm

Tilapia is the fish said to be in the Gospel, the story of the loaves and fishes. They are also known as St. Peter's Fish.

Edible? Oh yeah! From a runoff pond - the choice is yours. They are adaptable to a wide range of water quality.

Im thinking about putting some in a large stock tank and using them as catfish bait. I think they are beautiful.

Comment by Jim on April 17, 2012 at 6:47pm

I didn't keep it since it was in a pond that is fed by runoff from the campus.  They serve them in restaurants all the time.

Comment by Allen Morgan on April 17, 2012 at 6:10pm

I've heard of people getting tilapia to bite on broccoli.  Otherwise, it's snag them, or use a cast net, which might not be legal in your area.

Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on April 17, 2012 at 5:50pm

HEY JIM,

 You have a promising career ahead of you for thinning fish herds!!! Are those good to eat?

 Got a limit down there?

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