Catching Sand Fleas

Oh the joys of children and the beach! Betcha never knew of that under your very toes while wading in ankle deep water, there was such diverse ocean life. Grunions, bivalves, mollusk, various crustaceans & crabs including the popular fishing bait known as sand fleas. I hoped to know the scientific name so that I could share my vast marine biology background with you but growing up and around brevard county beaches my father just called them sand fleas and since... well the name just stuck.

Whether your a kid or adult these little critters are delightful to catch and look at (they look similar to little punch-buggies with legs). Just look at the waters edge and you'll see them burrowing around and feeding. It seems that August is the time when they spawn and are plentiful. Pompano take this time very seriously to feed and travel our coastline while they feed on a smorgasbord of fat egg laden sand fleas.

Check out Savannah & Mekenzie in the Florida Keys. There is a short video of them catching loads of fish and having sooo... much fun. [click]

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