Bottomfishing in the Dry Tortugas
The Dry Tortugas is no longer the final frontier, but the bottomfishing is still worth the trip.
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The Dry Tortugas is no longer the final frontier, but the bottomfishing is still worth the trip.
Here’s what to rig should you encounter fast current on your next bottom-fishing trip.
A guide to venting and descending reef fish.
Catch big rockfish and have more fun with slow-pitch gear.
No electric reels? No problem. Hand-crank deep-dropping is a blast with the right gear.
With current regulations, deep-water anglers release about as many snapper, grouper, and other species as they keep. Here’s how to do it right.
Simple changes to popular flutter-style jigs can make them even more deadly.
New rules open up Southern California opportunities.
Target reefs, wrecks, backcountry or blue water by day and stay for unique attractions and entertainment.
Bottomfishing rigs and tactics for a variety of species from coast to coast.
Tactics and tips for successful wreck fishing.
Five tricks that give you the edge
The Dry Tortugas is no longer the final frontier, but the bottomfishing is still worth the trip.
Here’s what to rig should you encounter fast current on your next bottom-fishing trip.
A guide to venting and descending reef fish.
Catch big rockfish and have more fun with slow-pitch gear.
No electric reels? No problem. Hand-crank deep-dropping is a blast with the right gear.
With current regulations, deep-water anglers release about as many snapper, grouper, and other species as they keep. Here’s how to do it right.
Simple changes to popular flutter-style jigs can make them even more deadly.
New rules open up Southern California opportunities.
Target reefs, wrecks, backcountry or blue water by day and stay for unique attractions and entertainment.
Bottomfishing rigs and tactics for a variety of species from coast to coast.
Tactics and tips for successful wreck fishing.
Five tricks that give you the edge
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