Striped Bass Fishing

On November 21, 2010, In Bass, Fish, Saltwater, By Avid Angler

Striped Bass Fishing

Striped Bass Fishing Introduction

Striped bass are of significant value as sport fishing, and have been introduced to many waterways outside their natural range. Planning ahead, but also using all your resources and being flexible, is what makes the search for stripers so much fun. Weather reports, high and low tide times, sunrise or sunset, mid-day or mid-night, moon phases, water temperature, where to fish, the cost of gas, steel or fluorocarbon leaders, bait or lures, how did my fishing buddies make out over the past few days and how have I made out myself. The largest striped bass ever caught by angling was a 78.5 lb specimen taken in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 21, 1982. When planning your next Striped Bass fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Striped Bass fishing guide or Striped Bass fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

Striped Bass Fishing Guide

Striped Bass Fishing Guide

Striped Bass Fishing Locations

Striped bass have been introduced to the Pacific Coast of North America and into many of the large reservoirs across the United States. Striped bass are native to the Atlantic coastline of North America from the St. Lawrence River into the Gulf of Mexico to approximately Louisiana. They are anadromous fish that migrate between fresh and salt water. Spawning takes place in fresh water. Striped bass have also been introduced into waters in Ecuador, Iran, Latvia, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, and Turkey primarily for sport fishing and aquaculture. Four important bodies of water with breeding stocks of striped bass are: Chesapeake Bay, Massachusetts Bay/Cape Cod, Hudson River and Delaware River. It is believed that many of the rivers and tributaries that emptied into the Atlantic, had at one time, breeding stock of striped bass.

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Striped Bass Fishing Charter

Striped Bass Fishing Techniques

Striped bass are of significant value as sport fishing, and have been introduced to many waterways outside their natural range. A variety of angling methods are used, including trolling and surfcasting top water lures are a good pick for surf casting. Striped bass will take a number of live and fresh baits including bunker, clams, sandworms, herring, bloodworms, mackerel with shad being the best bait for freshwater striper fishing. Don’t ignore one of the most important pieces of gear in your tackle box-your fishing line. Make sure you have a good, strong line to catch that big striper. Test your knots with strong, steady pulls, and look for any possible breaking spots. There are different rigs that can be used for striped bass fishing, but the most common usually consists of a large sinker that is attached to a slider with a 3 inch leader and a 9/0 hook. Whether you are wading up a crystal clear creek or trolling a sparkling lake, searching for striped bass can be a wonderful way to spend the day enjoying the outdoors. When planning your next Striped Bass fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Striped Bass fishing guide or Striped Bass fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

Striped Bass Fishing

Striped Bass Fishing

Striped Bass Flavor And Cooking

Striped Bass has a Firm texture, moist and flaky, white meat with mild flavor.It is also an extra lean fish. Striped Bass can be fried, grilled, broiled and blackened. Grilling is a popular cooking method using skin-on fillets and an oiled, grilling basket to hold the fine-grained meat together. Of course the basic rules of grilling fish apply. Start with a good, clean grill and oil it well. Once fish starts to stick you are pretty much lost, especially with fillets that don’t hold together as well as steaks. Also, don’t over cook your Striped Bass, not only will it dry out, but it will stick no matter how well oiled. Striped Bass has a good flavor, but it is mild. Don’t overpower it and you’ll have the great flavor of the fish. I do recommend at least a light brush of oil over the fish to prevent sticking. This will also hold some light seasonings in place. The fish is done when the meat is completely opaque through the middle and flakes easily with a fork. Basically this means that if you take a fork to the middle of the fish and lightly lift the meat apart it will have an even color all the way through and won’t hold.Ask your Striped Bass fishing guide or Striped Bass fishing charter captain for their favorite recipe and they will usually be happy to share one with you.

Striped Bass Fishing

he striped bass is a schooling species, moving about in small groups during the first two years of life and thereafter feeding and migrating in large schools. Seven or eight narrow stripes extending lengthwise from back of the head to the base of the tail form the most easily recognized characteristic of this species, hence the old Indian and colonial name of “linesider”. Striped bass can live up to 40 years and can reach weights greater than 100 pounds, although individuals larger than 50 pounds are rare. Females reach significantly greater sizes than do males; most stripers over 30 pounds are female. Thus, the term “bulls,” originally coined to describe extremely large individuals, has been more accurately changed to “cows” in recent times. When planning your next Striped Bass fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Striped Bass fishing guide or Striped Bass fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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Halibut Fishing

On October 31, 2010, In Fish, Saltwater, By Avid Angler

Halibut Fishing

Halibut Fishing Introduction

The halibut is the largest flat fish, averaging 24–30 lbs, but catches as large as 734 lbs have been reported; the largest recently recorded was 470 lbs and 8.2 feet long. They are Brown on the top side with an off-white underbelly, however colors can vary slightly depending on location. Halibut live at depths ranging from a few feet to over a thousand feet, and although they spend most of their time near the bottom, halibut may move up in the water column to feed. The North Pacific commercial halibut fishery dates to the late 19th century and today is one of the region’s largest and most lucrative. When planning your next Halibut fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Halibut fishing guide or Halibut fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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Halibut Fishing Charter

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Halibut Fishing Locations

The North Pacific commercial halibut fishery dates to the late 19th century and today is one of the region’s largest and most lucrative. Careful international management is necessary, because the species occupies waters of the United States, Canada, Russia, and possibly Japan (where the species is known to the Japanese as Ohyo), and matures slowly. he North American Pacific halibut fishery was started many centuries ago by the various indigenous peoples inhabiting the northwestern coastline of North America.

Halibut Fishing Guide

Halibut Fishing Guide

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Halibut Fishing Techniques

The “normal” halibut rod is a short, heavy action rod of between 5-6 feet in length. Some people do use longer rods, but in my opinion, it’s much more convenient to use a shorter rod on the boat. A large capacity saltwater reel is a must. Most people fish for halibut with anywhere from 60 to 120 pound Dacron line. Pre-tied “halibut leaders”, with single hooks on either wire or mono, are available at local department and sporting goods stores. Some people use a sliding weight on their main line. This may have advantages, but I haven’t experimented with it. Of all the tackle available, I’d recommend herring on leadered hooks with enough weight to keep it on the bottom. Circle hooks are the norm for halibut. A fish that is hooked will not get itself off of a circle hook. It’s harder for you to unhook them too. If you find yourself releasing a lot of fish and having a busy day, consider using j-hooks, or crimping down the barbs on a set of your hooks. The main line is normally tied onto a 3-4 foot coated 120 lb. wire leader. This leader is then attached to the top 3-way swivel of the terminal tackle. Hooking a halibut sometimes feels like you’ve snagged something. Sometimes they don’t move or fight or even try to swim back down to the bottom at all. It’s just a matter of hauling the fish up to the surface. To get back to “fishing techniques”… put on your herring and your weight, and drop the rig over the side. Release your drag, and let it fall to the bottom. The idea is to get your bait down on the bottom, and to keep your line tight enough that you feel the bites. If you can get the weight to gently raise and lower, tapping the bottom, you know that your line is tight enough and that the bait is on the bottom. Wait for the bite, set the hook and haul it up. When planning your next Halibut fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Halibut fishing guide or Halibut fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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Halibut Flavor And Cooking

Halibut have been an important food source to Native Americans and Canadian First Nations for thousands of years and continue to be a key element to many coastal subsistence economies. Almost all halibut available on the East coast of the United States are from the Pacific. Halibut are typically broiled, deep-fried or lightly grilled while fresh. Smoking is more difficult with halibut meat than it is with salmon, due to its ultra-low fat content. Eaten fresh, the meat has a very ‘clean’ taste and requires little seasoning. Halibut is also noted for its very dense and firm texture, akin to chicken. Ask your Halibut fishing guide or Halibut fishing charter captain for their favorite recipe and they will usually be happy to share one with you.

Halibut Fishing

Pacific halibut are the heavyweights of Alaska’s offshore waters. The halibut is dark brown or dirty brown with irregular blotches on the top side. The bottom side is bright or dirty white. The Pacific halibut’s body is elongated in shape, when compared to other members of the flounder family, with its width at about one third its length. The scales are small. The mouth is small, with well-developed teeth on both sides of the jaw. Both eyes are on the top (brown) side. The flesh is white, tasty, and well worth the time and effort. Halibut fishing can be a rue test of an anglers abilities. When planning your next Halibut fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Halibut fishing guide or Halibut fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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Cod Fishing

On October 31, 2010, In Fish, Saltwater, By Avid Angler

Cod Fishing

Cod Fishing Introduction

The hardest part about fishing for cod is how to find the fish, cod marks have to be fished at the right time. A lot of the best places to find cod are fairly well known but there are a lot of considerations to take into account for instance the time of year, tide and weather. Cod fishing can provide an angler with not only a great time on the water but an incredibly good meal as well. Cod fishing has been practiced around the globe for thousands of years. The Atlantic cod, which can change color at certain water depths, has two distinct color phases: gray-green and reddish brown. Its average mass is 11–26 lb, but specimens weighing up to 220 lb have been recorded. Cod feed on molluscs, crabs, starfish, worms, squid, and small fish. Some migrate to warm water in winter to spawn. A large female lays up to five million eggs in mid ocean, a very small number of which survive. When planning your next Cod fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Cod fishing guide or Cod fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

Cod Fishing Charters

Cod Fishing Charters

Cod Fishing Locations

Forget following venues after hearing rumors of cod in a particular area, by the time you get there, more than likely the cod will be gone. Wait until the weather conditions and tide return to what they were when the fish appeared and then target that area again. Always check the tide times and the reported weather and judge your cod fishing at the most suitable time. Cod of course are very consistent in their behavior and are a shoal species, they always move with the weather and tide feeding as they go and always take what the sea provides. Pacific or saltwater cod are also found around the coast of British Columbia, Canada and the Northwestern US coastal areas. Cod are currently at risk from overfishing in the UK, Canada and most other Atlantic countries. A Cod fishing guide or Cod fishing charter can be a great way to find these elusive fish.

Cod Fishing Guides

Cod Fishing Guides

Cod Fishing Techniques

The best time to fish for cod has to be night time and especially a high tide will always bring the cod closer inshore. In the daytime you will have to travel further out to sea looking for very deep water. Often if the sea is very rough and a strong inshore wind is blowing, cod will often move closer inshore in daylight hours simply looking for any marine life that may have been killed or disturbed by the rough sea. If you are fishing a rough sea and windy conditions a good beach casting tackle is required, when fishing for cod, use fishing tackle capable of casting 6 to 8oz. A heavy weight like this will be easier to cast further in such rough conditions. A good quality line of breaking strength up to 35lb, depending on conditions, less if the conditions are not so bad or use a braided line if the venue is rocky. Baits used in cod fishing should be large and fragrant or use multiple smaller baits, but always remember you may need to cast quite a long way out and the bait will be subjected to high speed so make sure you fix the bait on securely. Cod have very large mouths so don’t be worried about putting large size bait on a hook. Large baits work great if the fish are closer inshore. When feeding, a cod will quite naturally eat anything in its swim and will often take large fish with no problem at all. The cod is quite a lazy fish and will not often chase fish, they prefer a more leisurely approach to feeding they like to stay in the bottom of the water and swim slowly feeding as the go. Try to put your bait close on the bottom and move it up and down slowly a few times, you can even leave the bait on the bottom for a little while moving it a little bit at a time, making the bait appear more natural. When planning your next Cod fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Cod fishing guide or Cod fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

Cod Fishing

Cod Fishing Charters

Cod Flavor And Cooking

One of the healthiest and easiest types of fish to cook with is Cod. Additionally, this subtle fish will easily mesh well with nearly any flavor you decide to combine it with, but it also tastes great on it’s own. Cod meat is moist and flaky when cooked and is white in color. In the United Kingdom, Atlantic cod is one of the most common ingredients in fish and chips. Chances are if you have ever had fish and chips or frozen fish you have eaten cod. Ask your cod fishing guide or cod fishing charter captain for their favorite recipe and they will usually be happy to share one with you.

Cod Fishing

Deep-sea cod fishing is one of the most fun trips your family can ever take. Often fishing for cod is out of a small, motorized boat about 300 to 500 yards away from the shore. Cods are usually about 5 to 30 lb. heavy on average, and they primarily feed on whiting and pouting. They will also take codling and flatfish such as dabs, and any small, slow swimming fish. Besides that they also like shrimp and crabs, and any other small fish or crayfish that stay near the bottom of the water. The cod does not frequently catch Pollack and coalies because they are too fast and maneuver too easily for the slightly slow and laboring cod. The same goes for eels and squid. Cods have golden backs that blends into a white belly and a large shovel shaped tail. The best time for cod fishing will be around November to March, when the water is still cold and when the cod seeks a more shallow feeding ground. Visit our Cod fishing guide and Cod fishing charter page today to find the right professional for your next adventure. When planning your next Cod fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Cod fishing guide or Cod fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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Yellowfin Tuna Fishing

On October 25, 2010, In Fish, Saltwater, By Avid Angler

Yellowfin Tuna Fishing

Yellowfin Tuna Fishing Introduction

The Yellowfin Tuna is one of the largest tuna species, reaching weights of over 300 pounds, but is significantly smaller than the Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas that can reach over 1,000 pounds and slightly smaller than the bigeye tuna and the southern bluefin tuna. Reported sizes in the literature have ranged as high as 94.1 in in length and 441 lb in weight. The International Game Fish Association record for this species stands at 388 Lbs. The Yellowfin Tuna is one of the most economically important fish in the world; hundred of thousands of tons are taken by commercial fishermen worldwide every year. If you open a can of tuna, if it’s not albacore it’s probably Yellowfin Tuna. The second dorsal fin and the anal fin, as well as the finlets between those fins and the tail, are bright yellow, giving this fish its obvious name. The main body is very dark metallic blue, changing to silver on the belly, which has about 20 vertical lines. When planning your next Yellowfin Tuna fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Yellowfin Tuna fishing guide or Yellowfin Tuna fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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Yellowfin Tuna Fishing Locations

This species has a wide range. Yellowfin Tuna is an abundant tropical tuna, found throughout the warmer reaches of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. It is found in a thick band around the equator throughout the world, inhabiting warm seas from the US-Canada border in the north to Australia in the south, and frequents depths from the surface down to 600 feet, although they can dive down to over 3,000 feet when necessary. If you’re serious about catching Yellowfin Tuna, you’ll need to head out well offshore; they rarely venture any closer in than about 10 miles. Despite this, they can be relatively easy to find, because they cause a lot of surface disturbance.

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Yellowfin Tuna Fishing Techniques

Yellowfin tuna are one of the most challenging species to catch with a rod and reel. Their large size and high capacity for exercise can result in broken tackle if you are poorly prepared. Boats typically need to run offshore at least 10 miles to find the right temperature edges for attracting Yellowfin Tuna. Trolling and chumming are the primary methods used by anglers. Trolling involves creating a flashy presentation of multiple lures trolled in the boat wake while moving along at 7-8 nautical miles per hour. Single hook lures with plastic skirts are a common offering and chains or spreader bars of lures are an option to increase the visual attraction. Green is a popular color for Yellowfin Tuna. The idea is to have a pattern of lures that splash, wiggle and sparkle enough to trick the fish into thinking it is attacking a group of agitated baitfish. Chumming involves introducing a baited hook to Yellowfin Tuna while the boat is drifting or anchored. Cut pieces of butterfish or silver hake are common baits, and small pieces of the bait are deliberately tossed in the water around the baited hook to attract tuna. There are no shortage of great Yellowfin Tuna fishing guides or Yellowfin Tuna fishing charters that can be a huge help in finding and catching these exciting sportfish. When planning your next Yellowfin Tuna fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Yellowfin Tuna fishing guide or Yellowfin Tuna fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

Yellowfin Tuna Fishing Charters

Yellowfin Tuna Fishing Charters

Yellowfin Tuna Flavor And Cooking

Yellowfin Tuna is considered by some the best eating fish available. Yellowfin Tuna make great eating, but they also look great hanging on your wall. Whatever you decide to do, get your Yellowfin Tuna on ice right away so it stays fresh for either your filleting knife or the taxidermist’s. If you decide to eat the fish, you should bleed it by making six-inch slits on either side and let the blood drain out before icing it. Yellowfin Tuna is a firm, dark-red meat with a strong flavor, and tastes mighty good whether it’s cooked or eaten raw. Although it’s not held in as high regard as bluefin tuna, the Japanese adore Yellowfin Tuna for sushi or sashimi and most of the best Yellowfin Tuna caught commercially are snapped up on the docks by Japanese buyers. Hawaiians also favor Yellowfin Tuna, which they call ahi, and eat it both cooked and in a spicy, sushi-like dish called poke. Because it’s so versatile, it can be prepared as steak fillets, broiled, fried, baked, you name it. There are hundreds of ways to prepare your catch. Asking a Yellowfin Tuna fishing guide or Yellowfin Tuna fishing charter captain can be a great way to get that “secret recipe”.

Yellowfin Tuna Fishing

Yellowfin Tuna are some of the most popular game fish in the world, and given their tremendous fight, size, and tastiness, it’s easy to see why. Next time you go out on the ocean, why not try for Yellowfin Tuna. Once you tie into a big one, you may never go back to other game fish. And whether you bring that big Yellowfin Tuna home to eat or to hang on the wall, you’ll have a fish story to be proud of. Tunas were built to get away, and are not that great at playing hurt. If you plan to release your catch, keep the fish in the water if possible while you carefully remove the hook. Avoid bruising or cutting the tuna during boatside handling If the tuna is fatigued, swim the fish along for a few minutes while the boat is in gear to allow the fish to “catch its breath”. When planning your next Yellowfin Tuna fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Yellowfin Tuna fishing guide or Yellowfin Tuna fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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Mackerel Fishing

On October 25, 2010, In Fish, Saltwater, By Avid Angler

Mackerel Fishing

Mackerel Fishing Introduction

Mackerel is a common name applied to a number of different species of fish, mostly, but not exclusively, from the family Scombridae. They may be found in all tropical and temperate areas. Most Mackerel live offshore in the oceanic environment but a few, like the Spanish mackerel, enter bays and can be caught near bridges and piers. Common features of the mackerel are a slim, cylindrical shape and numerous finlets on the dorsal and ventral sides behind the dorsal and anal fins. The scales are extremely small, if present at all. The largest species called “mackerel” is the king mackerel which can grow to 66 inches. A female mackerel lays about one million eggs at a time. When planning your next Mackerel fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Mackerel fishing guide or Mackerel fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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Mackerel Fishing Locations

The mackerel is native to both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. On the US coast, it ranges along the continental shelf from Labrador south to Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Most mackerel inhabit the inner half of the continental shelf with none straying beyond the shelf’s outer edge. Although frequently found near the water’s surface, they can also be found as far down as 600 feet. The king mackerel is a subtropical species of the Atlantic Coast of the Americas. Common in the coastal zone from North Carolina to Brazil, it occurs as far south as Rio de Janeiro, and occasionally as far north as the Gulf of Maine. Nonetheless, a preference for water temperatures in the range of 68 to 85 °F. may limit distribution.

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Mackerel Fishing Guides

Mackerel Fishing Techniques

Atlantic mackerel can be found anywhere along the shore, from deep water to shallow bays. Anglers fish for them from boats or shoreline sites such as piers, jetties, bridges and beaches.  A medium spinning rod rigged with 15 pound test monofilament line is best for casting, although adventuresome anglers may use medium or light action spinning rods with a single 1 ounce mackerel jig (a good quality jig is a Bridgeport by Bead Tackle Co.) or a saltwater fly rod rigged with a streamer. Any metal lure that resembles a sand eel or other bait fish can be used when casting. Many anglers fishing from a boat use a mackerel tree, which is a small diamond jig preceded by several 1/0 surge tube worms. These can be different colors or silver with red tips. The tree is jigged so that it resembles a larger fish chasing small bait fish. Typically the jig is dropped down 6 to 12 feet, lifted with a jerk, allowed to settle, this action should be repeated at a rapid pace. Mackerel can also be pursued with bait such as sand eels, sea worms, squid or small fish on long shank hooks with on line sinkers. Mackerel strike hard and them momentarily release the bait before attempting to swallow it. Therefore, the greatest success is achieved by setting the hook on the second strike. Taking a trip with a Mackerel fishing guide or Mackerel fishing charter can be a great way to learn how to fish for them. When planning your next Mackerel fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Mackerel fishing guide or Mackerel fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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Mackerel Fishing Charters

Mackerel Flavor And Cooking

Mackerel lose their flavor rapidly if they are not kept cold. Fish should be iced immediately upon capture.
Many people prefer marinating mackerel in citrus juices to lighten the full flavor that the oil imparts to the fish. Marinated mackerel that has been cooked skin down on a covered grill provides the angler with a pleasurable ending to a day’s successful fishing. Another way to prepare mackerel is first remove the head and tail, then split the fish down the back stopping just after entering the body cavity. The fish will spread open, remove the entrails, wash the insides, cover the flesh with 1/8″ real mayonnaise, grill first the flesh side then the skin side for about 10 – 15 minutes. Ask your Mackerel fishing guide or Mackerel fishing charter captain for their favorite recipe and they will usually be happy to share one with you.

Mackerel Fishing

The Mackerel is a rocket shaped fish that can propel to speeds of up to 35mph. “If you want a drag screaming experience than definitely try and catch a few of these.” King mackerel are a highly sought after gamefish. They are a challenging catch that puts up a spectacular fight by leaping and sky rocketing out of the water. They are taken on hook and line gear with both live or dead bait and artificial lures. They can be caught from shore or pier, from a boat at anchor, drifting or trolling. Visit our Mackerel fishing guide and Mackerel fishing charter page today to find the right professional for your next adventure. When planning your next Mackerel fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Mackerel fishing guide or Mackerel fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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Redfish Fishing

On October 25, 2010, In Fish, Saltwater, By Avid Angler

Redfish Fishing

Redfish Fishing Introduction

The widely distributed Drum family contains over 200 tropical and warm-temperature saltwater marine species, including Drum, Croaker, Seatrout, Seabass, and Weakfish. The range of the Red Drum is from Massachusetts USA south to Northern Mexico in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. The Red Drum, also known as the Redfish or Channel Bass, has a reddish overall coloration and one or more dark spots at the base of the tail. It feeds at the bottom on crustaceans and mollusks. It also takes small fish, especially mullet. The usual adult weight is under 40 pounds but can reach into the 90 pound range. When planning your next Redfish fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Redfish fishing guide or Redfish fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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Redfish Fishing Charters

Redfish Fishing Locations And Seasons

The Redfish is a game fish that is found in the Atlantic Ocean from Massachusetts to Florida and in the Gulf of Mexico from Florida to Northern Mexico. It’s really a matter of figuring out what areas offer the best redfish fishing in each season. If you’re willing to travel along the Atlantic coast and to the Gulf of Mexico, you can experience great redfish adventures throughout the entire year. It isn’t hard to find huge schools making their way out into the deeper waters. Though redfish are found nearly everywhere along the East coast, there are a few places that are noted for record catches and high populations. For example, Hatteras Island, False Point, Ocracoke Island and Cape Point in the Chesapeake Bay kick out big reds in the spring (and the rest of the year) that can be taken while surf fishing right from the shore. The best way to find the fish at any given time is to hire a redfish fishing guide or redfish fishing charter.

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Redfish Fishing Guides

Redfish Fishing Techniques

Redfish are very wary and will spook very easily. This is especially true in shallow or very clear water. Approach quietly with a push pole taking extra care not to make any unnecessary noises. Incoming tides bring with it food, bait fish, etc. that the Redfish will feed on. Also, small crabs and shrimp become more active on the incoming tide enticing the Redfish to feed at those locations. The opposite is true for outgoing tides – as the water withdraws, the Redfish will wait and feed on whatever bait is carried back out with the tide. Channels and deeper areas are good places to find Redfish on an outgoing tide. Work these locations for some terrific action. Shrimp, pinfish, small crabs, finger mullet, and cut baits are excellent for catching Redfish. They can be fished under a float or free-lined into currents past structures or grass flats where the fish are. There are several artificial lures that work well in catching Redfish. They include a gold spoon, several varieties of MurroLure, and jigs. Fish these around structures during rising and falling tides. Tackle selection could include spinning or baitcasting gear, 10 to 20 lb rating and a 1/0 to 4/0 hook. When planning your next Redfish fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Redfish fishing guide or Redfish fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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Redfish Flavor And Cooking

Red drum have a moderate flavor and are not oily. Big drum can be challenging to clean; removing the large scales is a challenge. Many fishers prefer to fillet with an electric knife, first removing the fillet from along the backbone, and then using the electric knife to cut the fillet from the skin and scales. Fish over 15 lbs can become tough and have a consistency comparable with chicken, rather than the flakey texture of many species of fish. Younger fish are often indistinguishable in flavor from black drum. Ask your redfish fishing guide or redfish fishing charter captain for their favorite recipe and they will usually be happy to share one with you.

Redfish Fishing

The Redfish is a super-challenging opponent on the grass beds and flats of Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. The shallower the water, the more thrilling the fight. The bulk of small marine life and food will be found in shallow water around structures and near grassy cover. This offers the small fish, crustaceans and mollusks protection from predators. Therefore, Redfish will be found near this abundant food supply. Visit our redfish fishing guide and redfish fishing charter page today to find the right professional for your next redfish fishing adventure. When planning your next Redfish fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory, Redfish fishing guide or Redfish fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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Snook Fishing

On October 25, 2010, In Fish, Saltwater, By Avid Angler

Snook Fishing

Snook Fishing Introduction

The common Snook is a species of marine fish in the family Centropomidae of the order Perciformes. This species is native to the coastal waters of the western Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, from southern Florida and Texas. The Snook is a large, Pike-like fish with a protruding lower jaw and a prominent black lateral stripe that runs from just behind the gills to the tail. The Snook is overall a silvery-green color with fins that are sometimes bright yellow. The Snook is a sleek and extremely strong fish. They range in size up to 48″ and 50 pounds. The largest Snook ever caught in Florida USA weighed about 44 lbs. 11 ounces. When planning your next Snook fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory,Snook fishing guide or Snook fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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Snook Fishing Charters

Snook FIshing Locations

Snook are found in the Western Atlantic ocean from South Carolina to Brazil. Snook are tolerant over a wide range of water salinity from freshwater to offshore saltwater. However they are extremely sensitive to temperature changes, particularly cold weather. Water temperatures below 60 deg. F can cause the Snook to go into shock or even die. In cold water areas, Snook can be found congregating in the warm water discharges of power plants. They normally tend to gather near shorelines, inlets and estuaries and prefer structures for shelter such as mangroves, rock formations and reefs. Visit our Snook fishing guide and Snook fishing charter page today to find the right location for your next Snook fishing trip. The majority of Snook caught by recreational fisherman are taken during the summer months. Some of the best Snook fishing spots are Tampa Bay on the central west coast of Florida and Jupiter, Lake Worth, and Sebastian Inlets on the central east coast of Florida.

Snook Fishing Guides

Snook Fishing Guides

Snook Fishing Techniques

The best time to fish for Snook is from one hour before high tide through the first three hours of the falling tide.

Live Shrimp

– Once the Snook has been located, fish live shrimp using a 10 to 20 pound outfit with about 30″ of 40 pound shock leader tied to a 1/0 or 2/0 hook. Weight the line with only enough split shot or sinker to get it to the bottom.

Snook Fishing Charter

Snook Fishing Charters

Live Bait Fish

– Mullet, menhaden, pinfish,etc. are the best known baits for Snook fishing. Again using the same outfit but using a larger hook to match the bait.

Lures

– A wide variety of lures and jigs can be used to catch snook. Some of the favorites include the Red Tailed Hawk jig and many of the Mirrolures. When planning your next Snook fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory,Snook fishing guide or Snook fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

Snook Flavor And Cooking

Considered an excellent food fish, the common snook is fished commercially and raised in aquaculture although it is not available for sale in the United States. If you’re lucky enough to have a snook, be sure to remove all the skin from the fillet. Cooking snook with its skin on can cause the fish to have an unpleasant soapy taste. Ask your snook fishing guide or snook fishing charter captain for their favorite recipe and they will usually be happy to share one with you.

Snook Fishing

The Snook is a powerful fish and a thrilling catch, much like the freshwater Largemouth Bass. That is one of the reasons why it is one of the most sought after and prized gamefish to catch. Once hooked it’s strength and speed is hard to compare to any other game fish of its size. I would be willing to wager that nine of ten slot-size, and bigger snook, are caught on the bottom. That’s where the big gals wanna be. And that’s where you need to be, presenting artificial lures and live bait alike, to bag that fish for the table or to catch and release a real whopper. Be sure to visit Snook fishing guide and Snook fishing charter page today to find the right professional for your next Snook fishing adventure. When planning your next Snook fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory,Snook fishing guide or Snook fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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Cobia Fishing

On October 25, 2010, In Fish, Saltwater, By Avid Angler

Cobia Fishing

Cobia Fishing Introduction

The Cobia is a large, long, slim bodied fish with a broad flattened head and a protruding lower jaw. The Cobia is a dark brown color with a prominent dark lateral stripe that runs from the eye to the tail. Its distinguishing first dorsal fin is composed of 7 to 9 spines that are not connected by a membrane. The Cobia is a sleek and extremely strong fish. They range in size up to about 135 pounds. The largest Cobia ever caught in Florida USA weighed about 104 lbs. An average size fish will weigh 20 to 40 pounds. When planning your next Cobia fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory,Cobia fishing guide or Cobia fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

Cobia Fishing Charters

Cobia Fishing Charters

Cobia Fishing Locations & Seasons

Cobia are found around the world in tropic and warm temperate waters. They migrate so their numbers will very with the seasons. They inhabit the warm tropical waters in the winter and move to more temperate waters in the spring, summer and fall. They prefer water temperatures between 68 deg.F and 86 deg. F. Along the Atlantic Coast of Florida, Cobia spend the winter (December – March) in the harbors and around the wrecks and reefs of the south Florida Keys. In late March and into early April they begin their northward journey up the Atlantic Coast reaching Fernandina Inlet in late May, early June. Along the Gulf Coast, Cobia inhabit the Panhandle area in late February into early March. They travel south along the coast beginning in April and peaking all along the Gulf Coast in July and August. They are found in areas of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans where water temperatures average 75°F or greater. The largest taken on rod & reel was taken from Shark Bay, Australia weighing 135 lb. Taking a Cobia fishing guide or Cobia Fishing charter can be a great way to find the fish.

Cobia Fishing In Florida

Cobia Fishing

Cobia Fishing Techniques

Cobia can be caught by spinning, plug casting, bottom fishing and by trolling. Equipment for spinning and plug casting should be a medium to medium heavy rod and reel with 12# to 20# line. Try to cast your lures in front of moving fish so that the lure is reeled across the Cobia’s path. Brightly colored bucktail jigs and noisy sinking or diving plugs are popular choices. Equipment for trolling or bottom fishing from boat, bridge or pier would be a medium heavy rod and reel with 20#- to 30# line with a 2-4oz egg sinker on the line above the swivel, 3 feet of 40#-50# shock leader with a 4/0 to 7/0 hook. Use live grunts, eels, pinfish, bluerunners or crabs as bait. Site fishing migrating Cobia is one if the most productive methods for using artificial baits and lures. They are spotted as they travel in shallow water, around pilings, navigational markers, buoys and anchored boats. They will also accompany other large fish and rays. There is no better way to learn how to fish for Cobia than to take a professional Cobia fishing guide or Cobia fishing charter service. When planning your next Cobia fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory,Cobia fishing guide or Cobia fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

Cobia Fishing Guides

Cobia Fishing Guides

Cobia Flavor And Cooking

Cobia are sold commercially, and command a high price for their firm texture and excellent flavor. They have been farmed in aquaculture for this reason. The meat is usually sold fresh. They are typically served in the form of grilled or poached fillets. There are hundreds of ways to prepare a Cobia. Ask your Cobia fishing guide or Cobia fishing charter captain for their favorite recipe and they will usually be happy to share one or more with you.

Cobia Fishing

Cobia fishing can be a great way to spend a day on the water. Between the excellent eating qualities and the fight they put up, they are an awesome sporting fish. Once you get the Cobia to the boat, the battle may not be over. Exhibit caution and safety when gaffing and bringing the fish into the boat. They are a tough hard fighting fish and have caused anglers to lose equipment, be injured and have damaged boats. Get the fish into the box in a controlled, smooth, single motion. Visit our Cobia fishing guide and Cobia Fishing Charter page today to find the right professional for your next adventure. When planning your next Cobia fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory,Cobia fishing guide or Cobia fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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Grouper Fishing

On October 19, 2010, In Fish, Saltwater, By Avid Angler

Grouper Fishing

Grouper Fishing Introduction

Groupers are teleosts, typically having a stout body and a large mouth. They are not built for long-distance fast swimming. They can be quite large, and lengths over a 4 feet and weights up to 200 pounds are not uncommon, though obviously in such a large group species vary considerably. They swallow prey rather than biting pieces off it. They do not have many teeth on the edges of their jaws, but they have heavy crushing tooth plates inside the pharynx. They habitually eat fish, octopus, crab, and lobster. They lie in wait, rather than chasing in open water. According to the film-maker Graham Ferreira, there is at least one record, from Mozambique, of a human being killed by one of these fish. When planning your next Grouper fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory,Grouper fishing guide or Grouper fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

Grouper Fishing Charters

Grouper Fishing Charters

Grouper Fishing Locations

Some species of grouper range from New England to southern Brazil and Texas, and they are common around almost any kind of bottom structure. In southern Florida they inhabit all of the tropical coral reefs. North of Florida, they can be found in and around bottom ledges, live bottom, and artificial reefs and wrecks. They prefer to be able to seek shelter and hide, and although their name implies that they stay together, they can also be very solitary fish. The larger ones become quite solitary.

Grouper Fishing Guides

Grouper Fishing Guides

Grouper Fishing Techniques

Anglers find that medium-heavy bottom fishing tackle is the best way to approach the grouper. Conventional reels in the thirty- to fifty-pound class teamed with a medium-heavy boat rod will do the trick. The terminal tackle consists of a sinker, leader, and hook arranged one of two ways. The first way is called a “fish-finder rig” by most anglers. It is tied with a pyramid or bank sinker on the very end of the leader. Up about eighteen inches from the sinker is a loop tied in the leader. The loop is about twelve inches long and it is to this loop that the hook is tied. A variation of this rig has a longer leader with two loops and hooks. The battle is one of brute strength between angler and fish. More often than not the fish wins!
The fish finder rig is the favorite bottom rig of almost all the bottom fishing charter boats. It is excellent for fishing straight down under the boat. Even when the rig is dropped right into the bottom structure, it seldom hangs up. The normal bait used on a fish finder is cut bait, either squid or small fish, and occasionally a small live bait. This rig will catch a variety of species, including grouper. More serious grouper anglers will opt for the second bottom rig, called a live bait rig. This one has a sliding egg sinker on the line above the leader. The leader is long, sometimes five or six feet long. The hook of choice on this rig is a circle hook, normally about 8/0 or 9/0 in size (an 8/0 circle hook is about the same size as a 5/0 standard hook). The long leader allows a live bait to swim more freely and naturally than a short leader, while the sliding egg sinker allows a fish to take the bait and swim off without feeling the weight of the sinker. Both of these bottom rigs use monofilament leaders. The choice of leader material for most grouper anglers is fluorocarbon. Advertised as virtually invisible to fish, it does seem to draw more strikes than regular monofilament. When planning your next Grouper fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory,Grouper fishing guide or Grouper fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

Grouper Fishing Charters

Grouper Fishing Charters

Grouper Flavor And Cooking

Many groupers are important food fish, and some of them are now farmed. Unlike most other fish species which are chilled or frozen, groupers are usually sold alive in fish markets. The large, white-flaked flesh contains no intramuscular bones. The skin is tough and strongly flavored and should be removed during cleaning. Grouper has also become the choice of people concerned with healthy eating because it is nutritious in addition to being delicious. Because the grouper meat is so low in fat, some basting may be necessary when grilling, broiling or baking. Grouper can be purchased fresh or frozen. Seasoned seafood chefs agree that grouper is one of the best seafood culinary choices. It can be used in almost any seafood recipe and its unique flavor comes out beautifully with a touch of mild seasoning and fresh herbs.

Grouper Fishing

The classic bottom fish for a lot of anglers is the grouper. Whether red, gag, black, yellowfin, or Warsaw, a good grouper in the ice chest means a successful day for most folks. Grouper are normally very cooperative. If they are on a wreck when you stop to fish, they will usually bite quickly. If you fish a wreck for thirty minutes or more catching only small fish with no big bites, you probably are fishing a wreck without a grouper population. It’s time to move. Not everyone is equipped to fish for grouper on his or her own. In those cases, a grouper fishing guide or grouper fishing charter that provides the bait and tackle is an ideal way to bring some home to eat. Not many fish are as good as grouper to catch or to eat! When planning your next Grouper fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory,Grouper fishing guide or Grouper fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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Sailfish Fishing

On October 19, 2010, In Fish, Saltwater, By Avid Angler

Sailfish Fishing

Sailfish Fishing Introduction

Sailfish are two species of fish, living in warmer sections of all the oceans of the world. They are blue to gray in color and have a characteristic erectile dorsal fin known as a sail, which often stretches the entire length of the back. Another notable characteristic is the elongated bill, resembling that of the swordfish and other marlins. They are therefore described as bill fish in sport fishing circles. Both species of sailfish grow quickly, reaching 4-5 feet in length in a single year, and feed on the surface or at mid-depths on smaller forage fish and squid. Individuals have been clocked at speeds of up to 70 mph, which is the highest speed reliably reported in a fish. Generally, sailfish do not grow to more than 10 feet in length and rarely weigh over 200 pounds. When planning your next Sailfish fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory,Sailfish fishing guide or Sailfish fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

Sailfish Fishing Charters

Sailfish Fishing Charters

Sailfish Fishing Locations

The Yucatan peninsula, in Southeastern Mexico has superb sailfishing. Cancun, Playa del Carmen, the Mayan Riviera, and numerous other spots on the eastern and northern sides of the peninsula have Sailfish guides and sailfish charter boats available, and deep sea fishermen can have a blast fishing for sailfish in the Caribbean, off of the Yucatan.
Billfishing off of Northern Venezuela is superb. With numerous coastal towns from which sailfish guides and sailfish charter boats are available, anyone heading to the nation for an angling vacation will quickly be immersed in world class deep sea fishing. Brazil has vast prime waters for offshore fishing. Abundant Atlantic sailfish thrive in the warm Atlantic Ocean here, as do other big game fish. The world record Atlantic blue marlin, and the record white marlin were both taken off of Vitoria, just north of Rio de Janeiro, a location with famed sail fishing. Baja California, Mexico has some of the best deep sea fishing in the world. The Sea of Cortez (also called the Gulf of California) between the peninsula and mainland Mexico is rich with bluewater gamefish, including Indo-Pacific sailfish.
Guatemala deep sea fishing for sailfish is unbeatable. Its Pacific coast gives way to waters that may have the best sailfishing in the world.Sailfish Charter boats that catch double-digit numbers of sailfish in single days are not uncommon, and the usual other big game fish also abound in its Pacific waters. Costa Rica also has some of the best sail fishing in the world. Similar to those in Guatemala, the waters off of Southern Costa Rica team with offshore fish, making for occasional double-digit sailfish days on Sailfish charter boats. Other fish also thrive in the warm Pacific waters here, and the largest Mahi-Mahi ever caught was taken off of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. Blue water fishing for sailfish is a great recreation in many tropical and subtropical areas. Listed above are some of the best bets for successful deep sea fishing.

Sailfish Fishing Guides

Sailfish Fishing Guides

Sailfish Fishing Techniques

Sailfish will strike artificial trolling lures, and thousands are landed each season on rigged dead trolling baits. Success here requires either a little bit of luck, or a lot of skill on the part of your sailfish fishing charter captain and angler. Live bait requires only the allocation of time—some days, not much time at all. Goggle-eyes are worth their weight under two conditions: one, kite fishing for numbers is your main objective, and two, no other supply of similar baits is readily available. Blue runners of about 6 inches—not the big monsters—are a close second, followed by larger pilchards and herrings. For flat lines or deep lines, pretty much anything that kicks will do. Once you have your bait to the sailfish, you have to think about getting said sailfish to the boat. For as slow and awkward as they seem when trying to eat your bait, sailfish are explosive, determined fighters that will challenge the tackle and angler alike. When planning your next Sailfish fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory,Sailfish fishing guide or Sailfish fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

Sailfish Fishing Charters

Sailfish Fishing Charters

Sailfish Flavor And Cooking

Most people consider the sailfish a sporting fish with not much use as table fare, however most fish can be good depending upon how you care for your catch after it’s caught and preparation methods. I’ve eaten mackerel and bonito that were fantastic – and I’ve also had white sea bass and albacore that were terrible. If you immediately bleed and ice your catch, it will typically help a lot; and the sooner you cook the fish after catching it, the better it is. A great way to find out a good sailfish recipe is to ask your sailfish fishing guide or sailfish fishing charter captain for their favorite recipe and they will usually be happy to share.

Sailfish Fishing

Sailfish are highly prized game fish and are known for their incredible jumps. The sailfish can also rapidly turn its body light blue with stripes when excited, confusing its prey and making capture easier, while also signaling its intentions to other sailfish. Sailfish are world-renowned for the challenge they provide even the most experienced anglers. In fact, there isn’t much science knows about this species of fish, except what observations fishermen have gathered from encounters with it throughout history. Even as well known as they are, sailfish are a difficult species to study because they are highly migratory and are typically found many hundreds of miles from shore. These two factors make it very difficult for scientists to locate, tag, and collect data on sailfish. Even with as hard as they are to study there are hundreds of sailfish guides and sailfish charters that can get you out to catch them successfully. Visit our sailfish fishing guide and sailfish fishing charter page today to find the right professional to lead your next adventure. When planning your next Sailfish fishing trip visit our fishing charter directory,Sailfish fishing guide or Sailfish fishing charter page to link up with the right professional fishing charter to give you that memorable experience you have been dreaming about.

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