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2019, Giant Trevally - Reef Fishing Tactics Rowley Shoals
Giant trevally fishing in western Australia requires big spinning tackle and man-sized drag. Ross Newton and Chris Rushford, known for their In The Spread fishing videos, demonstrate how to catch these reef bullies on reef edges. They emphasize water safety and provide valuable tips on rigging up and catching these aggressive fish.
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2019, Sailfin Snapper Fishing
Reef fishing offers opportunities to catch various gamefish, including ultra light tackle species and donkeys. The sailfin snapper, native to Indo/Pacific waters, is a rare and hard-to-find fish. Ross Newton and Chris Rushford, skilled in light tackle fishing, target pelagic, reef, and backcountry fish regularly. Learning from experienced fishermen at Reef Donkey Village, including Rowley Shoals, is essential for success in this sport.
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2019, Reef Fishing - Jigging Soft Plastics
Soft plastics rigged on the right jig head can create an irresistible presentation for big predatory reef fish. Learn from experienced fishermen to improve your fishing skills. Chris Rushford, of Reel Teaser Fishing Adventures, shares his jig fishing techniques, tackle, and soft plastic lures for reef fishing. Rig jigs for optimal swimming action and use the right jig heads, rod, spinning reel, line, leader, and knots to catch big fish.
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2019, Coral Trout - Reef Fishing
Reef fishing in the Indo/Pacific is a serious business, with coral trout being a popular species. Chris Rushford and Ross Newton, from Reel Teaser Fishing Adventures, share their playbook on fishing for coral trout, discussing techniques, lures, and boat operation. They cover water movement, lure choice, cadence, lure size, color, rods, reels, and tackle. The wealth of experience in reef fishing makes learning easy. The video can be applied to other programs and helps fish smarter.
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2019, Reef Fishing - Trolling South Florida Nearshore
Capt. Patrick Smith is a South Florida fishing guide specializing in reef fishing, blackfin tuna, kingfish, snook, bowfin, largemouth bass, peacock bass, and gator hunting. He teaches simple, straightforward methods for catching gamefish, using live and hooked baits, and demonstrating jigs and poppers.
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2019, Giant Trevally - Reef Fishing from the Mothership
In the Spread fishing video, Chris Rushford teaches techniques for casting lures to reef edges from a big boat. He emphasizes boat positioning, dissecting reef systems, and accurate casting. He shares his tackle, line, connections, and lures for successful fishing with GT's or giant trevally.
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2018, Cubera Snapper - Bouncer Smith Tactics
Capt. Bouncer Smith, a South Florida fishing legend, shares his knowledge on catching cubera snapper, a powerful, finicky reef donkey. He teaches baiting techniques, drag settings, tackle, drift structure, and handling the intense bite and fight. Learn from him to catch cubera snapper and become a smarter fisherman.
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2018, Reef Fishing - Shallow Water with William Toney
Reef fishing offers diverse species, depending on depth and time of year. Captain William Toney shares valuable tips for shallow water reefs along the Gulf coast of Florida, including boating, anchoring, baiting, and finding good reefs. Listening to experienced fishers can help catch bigger fish.
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2024, Hooks for GT Fishing: Single vs. Treble Hooks
In the thrilling world of GT fishing, choosing between single and treble hooks is more than a tactical decision, it's a reflection of tradition, innovation, and ethical angling. This guide delves into the merits and challenges of each, helping anglers navigate the complexities of targeting the formidable Giant Trevally with deeper knowledge.
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2024, Coral Trout - Profile in Reef Fishing
Embark on a sport fishing journey to master the elusive coral trout, learning about their unique habitat, aggressive feeding behavior, lures and tackle. Gain insights into effective techniques and gear for a responsible yet thrilling reef fishing experience.
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2024, GT Power - Mastering the Gear and Techniques for Giant Trevally Success
Enter the realm of Giant Trevally fishing, where each cast invites a brutal encounter with the ocean's most formidable predator. Engage in this ultimate angling challenge, pitting your strength and wits against the raw power of GTs, and experience the pinnacle of sportfishing.
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2021, Reef Fishing - Beast or Feast
Reef fishing is a diverse endeavor with various types of reefs, ledges, and atolls. It attracts various species and provides structure for concentrating them. Reefs, built over centuries by living organisms, serve as beacons for various species. Natural topography and artificial man-made objects contribute to the permanence of reef formations.
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2020, Sea Donkey Fish - Beasts of the Reef
A sea donkey fish or reef donkey is a stubborn and heavy-duty animal that can cause damage to fishing gear. They can be difficult to catch and can be the hardest fighting fish in a given area. The name "sea donkey" comes from their reputation for carrying heavy loads and their tendency to break lines.
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