It’s not all about trolling, though. If you’re looking to really plumb the depths of the waters that Wahoo lurk in, you can also jig for these fish. Vertical jigging is a technique that’s becoming more and more popular with deep sea fishermen, especially those looking to save on fue...
2. Rod Holders: The homebuilt rig shown here enables the kayaker to paddle while trolling with up to four lines. This DIY setup fits in a plug-and-play system integrated into the kayak's design. Media Platforms Design Team > 3. Marsh Anchor: Mucky bottoms require a special anchor. This...
The ballyhoo halfbeak or ballyhoo (Hemiramphus brasiliensis) is a baitfish of the halfbeak family (Hemiramphidae). It is similar to the Balao halfbeak (H. balao) in most features. Ballyhoo are frequently used ascut baitand for trolling purposes by saltwater sportsmen. What is the best time...
Their back is gray or bluish, with a white belly, and their rounded mouth has tiny teeth and a slight overbite to hold their prey. The tail is strongly forked. The catfish’s pectoral and dorsal fins feature a sharp serrated spine that makes it harder for predators to swallow them when ...
To catch blues holding along bottom channels, work your rig directly beneath a boat, keeping your line perpendicular to your rod tip. This increases sensitivity to strikes. Move along the drop-off using a trolling motor, wind or current to drift along the channel. When you find fish, work ...
Now, let’s take a look at some of the best rigs for bottom fishing. There’s an infinite number of variations out there, so we’ll focus on the ones that are most important and easy-to-make. The sliding sinker riga.k.a. the Carolina rig, is one of the most effective bottom fish...
The crowbar rig, which is based on a inserting a long needle shanked hook through the baitfish, was the traditional trolling rig for many years. The shank of the hook was bent slightly before inserting it through the bait. This bend caused the bait to slowly “roll...
I stopped using servo ice years ago, instead making my own saltwater ice in containers scrounged from the local ice cream shop. Be careful not to have the brew too cold though, as it can actually freeze the catch before you get it to the cleaning table. Finally, a vacuum packing machine...
Many folks are trolling with a deep diver and a pet spoon trailer, others are using slabs from Bradley Outdoors to jig for them, as well as casting swimbaits or crankbaits when schooled up. Happy Thanksgiving and always wear your life jacket! Report by Mike Cason, Fishical Therapy. ...
You can rig with a bait hook or a jig. When using abaited hook, weight is important to quickly reach the bottom. Circle hooks are the preferred option for bait fishing as they hold the bait well and tend to pierce the outer edge of the mouth. ...