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2023, Bottom Fishing - Dropping Baits and Vertical Jigging
Bottom fishing over deep offshore structure puts you in the strike zone for monster fish. Drifting and vertical jigging with optimal tackle allows you to thoroughly work ledges, wrecks, and rock piles. Match your rigging, lure choice, and presentation to the conditions to unlock the secrets of deep dropping success.
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2019, Golden Tilefish - Bottom Fishing South Florida
In the Spread fishing video, learn to catch golden tilefish in south Florida's waters by locating ideal bottom mud, using effective baits, rigging, making rigs, and drifting. Discover the importance of recognizing bites and trigger additional bites to become a smarter bottom fisherman.
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2023, Golden Tilefish -Biology of a Deep Water Delicacy
The golden tilefish is a marine fish species found in the western Atlantic Ocean, known for its vibrant coloration and unique appearance. Its elongated body and elongated dorsal fin make it a popular commercial and recreational species. They primarily feed on invertebrates and are regulated to prevent overfishing and maintain a sustainable population.
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2023, How to Catch Swordfish – Start with Knowledge
This guide explores the biology, habitats, fishing methods, and conservation efforts of the swordfish, a legendary and elusive species. It explains the unique sword-like bill, best times, equipment, baits, lures, and techniques used. It also highlights the importance of dedication and sustainable practices in preserving swordfish populations for future generations.
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2021, Daytime Swordfish: Deep Drop Tips for Broadbill
Targeting broadbill swordfish at extreme depths requires precision tackle and technique. This deep dropping method puts baits 1,200-1,800 feet down where swords hunt structure. With proper preparation and practice, anglers of all skill levels now catch these powerful gamefish during daylight hours.
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2021, Golden Tilefish - Deep Dropping for Good Eats
Golden tilefish are easy to find and prospect in due to their unique habitat in mud bottom zones. They prefer to stay in the mud, making them difficult to mark on a machine. By bouncing lead in the mud, they stir curiosity. Tilefish have remarkable coloration and a large, toothy mouth for crushing bottom creatures, resulting in a unique lobster-like taste. Their flesh is snow white with a fine flake.
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2021, Swordfishing - The Fine Art of Deep Dropping
Swordfishing has evolved from nighttime tradition to daytime deep dropping techniques. Learn how to target these ocean predators by deploying baits 1,000+ feet deep with specialized gear and tactical boat positioning. Perfect your approach for landing trophy swordfish in challenging deep-water environments.
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2021, Tilefish Fishing Guide: How to Catch Poor Man's Lobster
Learn proven deep dropping methods, optimal bait selection, and drift fishing strategies that consistently produce limits of tilefish. Our comprehensive guide covers everything from rig construction to reading bottom conditions for successful offshore fishing adventures targeting these prized bottom dwellers.
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2020, Daytime Swordfishing - Gladiators of the Deep
Daytime swordfishing challenges anglers to pursue trophy swordfish in depths exceeding 1,000 feet using specialized deep drop techniques. Learn essential current management skills, subtle bite detection methods, and proven strategies that consistently produce these powerful deep-sea predators during daylight hours.
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