Deep Sea Fishing

Lane snapper are one of the smallest fish in the snapper family, with the average size being about 1 lb. The lane snapper is silvery-pink to red in color and has a black spot on its side, just...

There are some fish that just love to see a maimed or injured fish swimming on the surface - it is an easy grab! Well this only works when you are elevated at least 14 ft above water ie. a tall...

Flathead catfish are one of the largest catfish species in North America and they can grow to enormous sizes. Catfishing for flathead catfish is exciting and a lot of fun. Flathead catfish are...

Fishing is a very relaxing and exciting experience. Rivers, lakes, steams, and creeks are great spots to fish, but some of the best fishing in the world happens in the ocean. I will describe some...

The best results Iv always had fishing off land is this, first get two mackerel cut it up in little pieces, then throw all of it like your trying throw a strike out to a Yankee player loll, then...

Chunk fishing for tuna involves trolling hooks baited with large pieces of fish into a long chum line on blue water. The chum mix of fish guts and blood gets the schooling tuna in a frenzy so that...

Tuna fishing in the Mediterranean is more difficult than in other parts of the world mainly because the resource is overfished. Mediterranean bluefin tuna, prized for sushi, are on the verge of...

Tuna fishing is very popular due to its thrilling catches and excellent eating qualities. Several species of tuna are found throughout U.S. coastal waters and the Gulf of Mexico. Tuna are...

Big game fishing, also known as offshore sportfishing or deep sea fishing, is known for targeting only the largest fish of the largest species in the world. Big game species range from many...

A downrigger is a device used to help in fishing in deeper waters. Whereas sinkers will send bait to the bottom of the water, and a lure by itself tends to float more with the current, a dowrigger...

Anglers who live along ocean coastlines--or those who are just visiting--can experience the thrill of saltwater fishing. Selecting bait depends on the type of fish for which you are fishing. It...

Ocean baitcast reels are designed to allow live bait to attract bigger fish. To succeed with a baitcast reel, an angler needs to understand how to use the reel's levers that, on one setting, allow...

The snook is a large fish that resembles the Pike. It lives in salt water near estuaries and in the open oceans in Florida. You can catch snook near bridges, around shipwrecks, reefs and other...

Spanish Mackerel are a fairly large version of the common Mackerel found all up and down the east coast and in the Atlantic Ocean. The Spanish Mackerel have visible spots on their sides, fight...

Catching Redfish in Florida requires some skill and knowledge. You need to know where you can find the Redfish and what bait to use. When you do find a school of Redfish you can be in for some of...

Live fish bait including shrimp, eels and minnows are extremely effective because they are exactly the type of bait fish are looking for. These bait fish can produce hits when fish are really...

Catching a shark is a real thrill, but before you can feel that thrill you have to not only convince a shark to take your bait, but also keep it on the line and be able to bring it in. Learning...

Surf casting is a sport in its own. This approach to fishing may be a more cost effective way to get to fish instead of boat or charter fishing.

Sabiki rigs are commonly used for catching baitfish these days, but not that long ago, everyone used bait rigs made with golden hooks. If you are willing to make your own gold hook rig, you will...

Dolphin are a highly sought after fish. They offer thrilling jumps and hard charging runs when hooked. Best of all though, dolphin provide some of the best tasting fillets in the sea. When making...

Fishing for Tuna can be an exciting pastime. There are many different species of tuna like the Albacore which is considered by some anglers to be the king of fighting fish. Below are some tips you...

Deep sea fishing is different in many ways from freshwater or bay fishing. The fish you are going to catch will be bigger and stronger, so the bait used is going to have to be big enough to...

There are numerous species of sea bass in the oceans of the world, ranging from the giant sea bass of the Pacific Ocean to the European sea bass found throughout the eastern parts of the Atlantic....

Deep sea fishing often relies on live bait, which remains the ideal way to hook a deep sea fish. It can be tricky to get a hook in the right part of a wriggling anchovy, however, and you need to...

Halibut is a flatfish that frequents the northern waters of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. They weigh about 20 to 30 lbs., and make excellent eating. Commercial halibut fishing is common in the...

Barracuda are predatory fish that frequent tropical waters such as those found in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. Their powerful jaws and sharp teeth have given them a fearsome reputation,...

Deep-sea fishing is an exciting sport for many people. There's nothing better than to be on the open sea and snag a big one. In order to maximize your chances of succeeding, the right kind of bait...

Shark is a challenging game fish to hunt and kill, since they are quite a bit more dangerous to land in a boat than other game fish. Besides being fun and challenging, shark meat is tastier than a...

The sailfish lives in all oceans of the world and grows very quickly. These fish have a long bill that resembles a swordfish, and they feed at the surface or at mid–range depths. Sailfish are best...

Shark fishing is a popular sport in many areas. Some people enjoy the thrill of the catch and then release the shark back into the wild. Some actually enjoy eating shark meat and want to catch one...

Shark fishing is an exciting sport. It also provides specialty foods for restaurants and markets. You can fish for sharks from boats or off of piers. In some areas, you can go surf fishing for...

Deep sea fishing, also known as deep drop fishing, can be fun and challenging at the same time. While it is similar to fishing in a lake or river, it is not identical. This is due to the gear used...

Sturgeon can be found all across the far reaches of North America, from Mexico to Alaska. Sturgeon have an amazing life-span of one-hundred years of age. They are also the biggest fish found in...

Tuna are large and tasty saltwater game fish. There are several species of tuna including the albacore, blackfin, skipjack and the potentially gigantic bluefin. You can catch skipjack tuna in...

Haddock is commonly caught by anglers seeking cod or pollock and targeted by some commercial fisherman. When recreational fisherman seek haddock, they get good results. Haddock that you catch and...

Although overfishing has reduced the swordfish population, they remain an attractive target for commercial and sport fishermen. Swordfish can grow up to 15 feet long and 1,300 lbs. They rarely...

While they're not epicureans, fish do rely on scent when going after a meal. Although when they aren't hungry, some fish will swim close to baitfish without striking, when they are hungry they can...

Rather than change to a shallow or deep running lure, consider changing your technique and use a lure that will run both shallow and deep. This is both economical and convenient. If a game fish is...