Summer’s Best Deep-Drop Bottomfishing
How and where to reel in some of the tastiest fish from the depths at four destinations renowned for deep-water bottomfishing.
How and where to reel in some of the tastiest fish from the depths at four destinations renowned for deep-water bottomfishing.
Wrecks and artificial reefs are covered with life. Here are the best tackle, rigs and techniques for wreck fishing from the bottom to the surface.
Persistence pays off for anglers targeting winter blackfish. It’s trophy tautog time in the Mid-Atlantic.
Jumbo swim baits prove an effective and fun way to catch lings.
A new guide details how to safely release deepwater bottomfish species.
While not entirely unexpected, the early closures in October have anglers feeling frustrated.
Anglers remain skeptical as fisheries managers grapple with red snapper bycatch mortality.
Gulf of Mexico’s rigs make great artificial reefs. Let’s keep that valuable fish habitat in the water.
A new Florida rule hopes to increase survival of released reef fish.
Changes include reduced bag limits for Atlantic red porgy, snowy grouper and blueline tilefish.
Score big California flatfish using a slow-trolling technique known as ball-bouncing.
Target reefs, wrecks, backcountry or blue water by day and stay for unique attractions and entertainment.
How and where to reel in some of the tastiest fish from the depths at four destinations renowned for deep-water bottomfishing.
Wrecks and artificial reefs are covered with life. Here are the best tackle, rigs and techniques for wreck fishing from the bottom to the surface.
Persistence pays off for anglers targeting winter blackfish. It’s trophy tautog time in the Mid-Atlantic.
Jumbo swim baits prove an effective and fun way to catch lings.
A new guide details how to safely release deepwater bottomfish species.
While not entirely unexpected, the early closures in October have anglers feeling frustrated.
Anglers remain skeptical as fisheries managers grapple with red snapper bycatch mortality.
Gulf of Mexico’s rigs make great artificial reefs. Let’s keep that valuable fish habitat in the water.
A new Florida rule hopes to increase survival of released reef fish.
Changes include reduced bag limits for Atlantic red porgy, snowy grouper and blueline tilefish.
Score big California flatfish using a slow-trolling technique known as ball-bouncing.
Target reefs, wrecks, backcountry or blue water by day and stay for unique attractions and entertainment.
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