Also known as Big Porgee and Scappaug. Common in bays and inlets, all the way from Massachusetts to Georgia. Most frequent during the summer months.

A coarse-boned fish, held in little estimation. Taken in great numbers in the bays surrounding New York City. Usual weight from half to two pounds.

For tackle use strong flaxen line, two hundred to three hundred feet; rod ten to twelve feet; Black-fish hook No. 3 ; pound sinker with swivel; leader of single gut. Bait with shrimp or clam.