Dog Snapper, Lutjanus novemfasciatus: Worth opponent! Mark Sigal, who used to wrestle in Russia and was also a trainer on the Ukrainian National Team, pinned this beautiful Dog Snapper at Punta Perico, Baja California Sur, Mexico, while fishing south of La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico, with Tortuga Fleet. Sigal caught the big pargón on a live ladyfish in June 2003. Photo courtesy Dos Hernandez.
Dog Snapper, Lutjanus novemfasciatus: Caught while fishing in the Midriff Islands, near Bahia de los Angeles (L.A. Bay), Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico. Often called "Cubera Snapper" in Baja. The other dog snapper, Lutjanus Jocu, occurs only in the Atlantic, and doesn't grow bigger than 25 pounds. Identification courtesy Peter Langstraat and Neff Nash.
Dog Snapper, Lutjanus novemfasciatus: Stanley Chao got this beautiful 40-pound class Pargo Perro or Dog Snapper while fishing in March 2003 at Isla Espiritu Santo, La Paz, Baja California, Mexico, with Capt. Lamberto of La Paz' Mosquito Fleet. Photo courtesy Mino Shiba.
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