Habitat
Cigar minnow (round scad) (Decapterus punctatus). Nearshore and offshore water.
Where to start
The source places this species in nearshore Gulf, offshore Gulf settings. all The source provides regional context and does not establish a local opportunity at a particular access. Treat the seasonal note as context, not a promise of a catch, open access or a particular day on the water.
Approach and bait
The inventory identifies this as live or frozen offshore trolling bait, not a shore target.
The source names Sabiki or cast-net forage used as live or frozen trolling bait. as gear or bait context. Confirm the current rules before using it.
Handling
Confirm current bait-collection devices and local access rules before collecting.
Sources and current rules
This guide draws on a secondary reference: secondary reference. Identify the animal before retention or collection, then check the current rules for the water and trip.