Shrimp

SHRIMP BIO

SCIENTIFIC NAMES:
There are 3 species of bait shrimp harvested in Florida
Penaeus setiferus – White Shrimp
Penaeus duorarum – Pink Shrimp
Penaeus aztecus – Brown Shrimp

AKA: Bait Shrimp

PROMINENT FEATURES:

There are many varieties of Shrimp, both freshwater and saltwater around the world, that live close to the bottom, but are frequently found drifting on the surface with the tide. Shrimp are filter feeders that live in schools and can swim rapidly backwards. They are the world’s most famous bait and are an important food source for both marine creatures and humans. Mother Nature’s best-designed bait.

Shrimp for bait use are different from the shrimp used for food only in size. 70 – 90 count shrimp are caught by small day boats on both coasts of Florida and frozen only once with the head on when landed, often the same day.

FISHY FACTS:

Pink & Brown Shrimp are nocturnal – they bury in substrate during the day and are active at night. For this reason – Shrimping is done at night.

USES:

Shrimp will catch any fish that will bite a hook and are used in both salt and fresh water.

PACKAGING FORMS:

8 oz bags
5 lb bag
Premium Large Shrimp – 8 shrimp per package