ONLY those who FISH understand
A Slam
(and there are many types of Slams)
is known in the World of Sport Fishing as
“Catching three unique sport fish species in one single day.”
GREAT!
However…
What’s a Shit Slam?
Well… that just happens to actually be
“Unintentionally catching three pesky gilled, non-sport species, in One Single Day.”
Mostly fish and birds don’t count. Sorry. Ha!
and we say ‘unintentionally” as anglers never really target these add-side species, while fishing for the trophy sport fish experience of a lifetime.
Have You Ever Had A
SHIT SLAM?
Do you like to fish?
Well… if you do, then you might’ve “hooked” at least one of these non-elusive but crafty-ass and pesky willed aquatic species:
OFFICIAL
Florida Flats SHIT SLAM®
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are slender and their most distinctive feature is their long, narrow beak, which bears multiple sharp teeth that wreak havoc on fishing line
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are in the swimming crab family and fast opportunists, their claws are formidable, and they tend to get wrapped up, damaging fishing line
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are toxic and puff up when threatened, they have four large teeth fused into an upper and lower jaw plate used for crushing anything
OFFICIAL
Black River SHIT SLAM®
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are slender, delicate, and found on the surface of areas with rapidly flowing water, usually behind obstacles such as fallen logs or rocks
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are also known by their name of river anchovy, and extremely rare to catch on a line, they have historically been netted in great abundance
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are often described as extremely predatory and feed on anything with their razor sharp teeth, they will destroy jigs, soft baits, and fish tail fins
PENDING SHIT SLAMS
SALT WATER
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Moray Eel
Sting Ray
Ladyfish
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Scorpionfish
Sea Robin
Toadfish
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Gaftop Sail Catfish
Sting Ray
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Gaftop Sail Catfish
Sea Robin
Hagfish
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Nurse Shark
Ladyfish
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Gaftop Sail Catfish
Lizardfish
Sting Ray
Who are the suspects?
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have venomous spines that are painful and toxic and sting and should never be handled so exercise caution especially with bare feet
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are wild jumpers and a fun fight for sure however don’t get them in the boat as they are known projectile defecators and will mess up your day
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have plenty of sharp teeth, they are slimy and have a tongue that is lined with teeth, never kiss this fish as they are quick to turn a cheek
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is the swimming bird of the ocean, a bottom-dweller that can hold out in holes and has a drumming muscle that brings croakers onboard
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will wrap up as you reel them in, is ill-tempered with powerful jaws and large teeth, its slimy mucous contains toxins that destroy red blood cells
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uses its tail spine, a sharp, pointed, poisoned, barbed spike with rows of sharp, backward-facing barbs on each side, goes in easy and comes out hard
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have aggressive feeding habits, twists and turns making it difficult to unhook, powerful jaws, venomous spines on its first dorsal fin or gill covers
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is sluggish and docile, unhooking it can be tricky, nasty when threatened, with a snapping mouth can be more than fishermen planned on
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have bodies laden with venomous spines and are rarely fatal, however involve extreme pain and may require weeks for recovery
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lack jaws (and eyes), they rasp flesh off carcasses and burrow inside, then eat their way out. can produce an unbelievable amount of slime
FRESH WATER
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Bullhead Catfish
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Bullhead Catfish
Electric Eel
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Snapping Turtle
Electric Eel
Bream
Who are the suspects?
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come fully equipped with spines (2 lateral, 1 dorsal) capable of puncturing your skin, and they certainly can hurt, sometimes for days
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is noted for its combative disposition when out of the water with its powerful beak-like jaws, and highly mobile head and neck, watch out!
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is a freshwater fish and are known for their ability to stun their prey or fishermen by generating electricity, delivering shocks at up to 860 volts
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are opportunistic, typically small hand sized, narrow and deep-bodied, with sharp pointy dorsal fins that have pricked many an unsuspecting angler
