Tips and Tidbits

Fishing Tips from the Team

Frank P
I reeled in this largemouth in Alabama, home to some of the best bass fishing in the country. With the outside temperatures getting warmer in February, I knew we would find the bass in shallower water because that is where the bass move to feed and spawn when the weather (and water) start to warm up. We moved our fishing boat to the perfect spot: close to the shoreline, in a spot where we could see a sunken log. The key to landing this fish was finding structure near the shore, like the sunken tree, because it helps warm up the water and attracts plenty of prey to the area. If you do that, you may land a big one.

Stephanie W
I landed this beautiful dolphinfish (Mahi Mahi) in the Florida Keys, trolling with ballyhoo. While out fishing, we spotted a floating weedline, a popular spot for school of dolphinfish, so we decided to work our boat around that area. We also saw another sure sign of fish when we noticed a flock of frigate circling the weedline. When big predators, like the dolphinfish, are around, smaller fish tend to swim closer to the surface and attract a variety of sea birds looking for an easy meal.

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Helena B
I caught this striped bass while fishing in the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland last summer. I was fishing with a favorite food of the striped bass, cut bait (spot in this case). Since we were fishing in the summer, we knew the stripers would be in deeper waters, so we positioned our boat near drop-offs. The season/temperature is a great starting point when looking for stripers, just remember, fish in shallower water in the fall and spring.

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