How to Use pompano in a Sentence

pompano

noun
  • For a complete list of the themes, go to PompanoBeachArts.org/programs/green-market-pompano-beach.
    Kari Barnett, sun-sentinel.com, 10 Nov. 2020
  • The sheepshead will then taper off, but then more Spanish, more pompano and specks will show up.
    Frank Sargeant, al, 4 Apr. 2021
  • For smaller species such as redfish, trout, whiting, pompano and flounder, look for a rod in the 8- to 10-foot range.
    The Editors, Outdoor Life, 11 Nov. 2019
  • Catch the whiting and pompano on pink FishBites in the sand flea flavor, the other species on a 3 inch chrome spoon cranked fast outside the bar.
    Frank Sargeant, al, 21 May 2021
  • Fish Bites Sand Flea flavor prepared bait on 1/0 kahle hooks on a double pompano rig, heave the rig out beyond the first ledge and drop the rod in a holder.
    Frank Sargeant, al, 7 May 2021
  • Get a few pompano and bluefish rigs and a couple rod holders from most any bait shop along the coast and some frozen shrimp or clams and hit your favorite beach.
    Mark Blythe, OrlandoSentinel.com, 11 July 2018
  • Popular among anglers at the pier are bluefish and pompano.
    Kevin Spear, OrlandoSentinel.com, 9 Dec. 2017
  • The fish pictured in the New Times photograph, Adams said, would likely not have been bycatch by a pompano netter because of its size.
    Jenny Staletovich, miamiherald, 15 May 2018
  • From the coast, surf fishing remains very good anytime the water clears, with lots of whiting, a few leftover pompano, jack crevalle, blues and Spanish.
    Frank Sargeant, al, 21 May 2021
  • Fiddler crabs are a superb bait for redfish, permit, black drum, sheepshead, pompano, tautog, and more.
    Bob McNally, Field & Stream, 2 Jan. 2020
  • From the coast, the water temperature at the beach is about 66, still a bit on the cool side to bring on the big run of pompano along the troughs and runouts, but a few hot days will quickly make the temperature just right.
    Frank Sargeant, al, 19 Mar. 2021
  • The seasoning on the pompano, served with skin-on as a daily special, enhanced and didn’t overpower the delicate fish.
    Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, 4 Dec. 2019
  • From the coast, water temperature on the beach is around 78, still cool enough for an occasional pompano in the surf as well as plenty of whiting.
    Frank Sargeant, al, 4 June 2021
  • Surf anglers are starting to see pompano showing up, though bluefish, ladyfish and jacks are still the most abundant species.
    Frank Sargeant, al, 24 Sep. 2021
  • Pier anglers are getting limits of mackerel on jigs when the water clears and some are catching pompano on shrimp along the beaches, again when the mud subsides; www.ateamfishing.com.
    Frank Sargeant, AL.com, 20 Apr. 2018
  • Plan at least a week to hit the high points: bike across a series of connecting bridges through small seaside neighborhoods, SUP coastal dune lakes, and surfcast for pompano.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 20 Mar. 2018
  • Austin was wowed by an African pompano, while Gregory locked in on a spotted hogfish, with its orange body and distinct yellow tail.
    Michael Dumas, al.com, 20 July 2019
  • Over time, Kolb's bowed to local taste, adding dishes like turtle soup, shrimp Creole or pompano en papillote.
    Todd A. Price, NOLA.com, 18 July 2017
  • Not only the pompano find it, but also bluefish, whiting, black drum and even the occasional redfish.
    Frank Sargeant, al, 7 May 2021
  • In their place were warmer water fish like jack mackerel and pompano, and a small plankton-eating creature called a pyrozome.
    Bill Monroe, OregonLive.com, 17 Oct. 2017
  • Common targets include spade fish, pompano, and parrot fish.
    Logan Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 June 2017
  • Domestic seafood like pompano, oysters and albacore tuna do much less traveling to get to your plate.
    Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 21 Oct. 2019
  • Fans from all over have been descending on this remote river city for a last chance at enjoying Lusco’s signature dishes: spicy shrimp, beef steaks, broiled whole pompano and fried chicken.
    New York Times, 16 Aug. 2021
  • According to documents obtained by Town & Country, the menu consisted of popular dishes of the time, including Atlantic pompano amandine, roast squab, artichoke with vegetable puree, and a hearts of palm salad with Brie.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Nov. 2019
  • Sometimes those predators - speckled trout, redfish, black drum, pompano, even the occasional tarpon and king mackerel - plow into the congregations of forage.
    Shannon Tompkins, Chron, 11 June 2021

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