This column won second place in Best Daily Newspaper Story category of the 2014 SEOPA Excellence in Craft Awards.
A lady is supposed to be well-mannered and reserved, with a politeness expected of the higher classes. However, the ladyfish is totally the opposite and makes its appearance in area waters during the sweatiest months of the year.
While prospecting for speckled trout near Southport last week, a debutante ball broke out with the dawn. First, mullet swirled in defensive circles, balling tightly against the suitors half-light would bring. Aerial attacks began, with pelicans and terns diving down to join the buffet. Menhaden were flipping and I managed to snag a dance with a speck.
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