When fishing offshore, anglers will almost always do some sort of bottom fishing. Once fishermen start fishing a reef, hump, or ledge, they’ll usually anchor up or let the boat drift across the...
Category: Fishing Techniques
Bottom fishing is one of the most common offshore fishing methods. In bottom fishing, bottom dwelling fish are targeted and reeled back up to the boat from deep waters. These fish congregate near...
One of the trickiest things about trolling is getting your speed right. Trolling speed affects how your lure runs and how live baits swim. Target species also have a preferred speed for baitfish. To...
Using natural bait is one of the most effective ways to troll. Even spooked fish can be caught with a live bait rigged with a fluorocarbon leader. Live baits such as bonita and skipjack tuna ...
When I started my search online for my first trolling reel, I was so confused at the options. I knew I wanted a conventional reel, but why do some have levelwinds and some do not? Did I want single...
Use Your Boat’s Wake to Judge Trolling Distance In a trolling spread, you will likely have between 4 and 8 lines out of various lengths and depths. The idea behind a trolling spread is to create...