3 MAIN TECHNIQUES TO FISHING OFFSHORE
While offshore fishing can look very different depending on the trip: TROLLING, BOTTOM FISHING & DRIFT FISHING.
Trolling is done by setting out several baited lines at different distances, which are slowly pulled through the water by the boat. While trolling, the boat drives near underwater structures, ledges, or anything that may hold fish. With the bait dragging behind the boat, once a fish bites, the hook is set immediately. Fish commonly targeted while trolling—including marlin, tuna, wahoo, mahi mahi, and more.
Bottom Fishing is another type of offshore fishing, and can sometimes be done in nearshore waters. Bottom fishing uses weighted lines with jigs, live bait, or cut bait that are dropped down to deep structures like reefs and shipwrecks. Because they have shorter travel times, calm seas, and delicious fish, this type of trip is among the most popular. The fish usually targeted by bottom fishing include red snapper, grouper, and amberjack.
Drift Fishing is a popular approach for anglers chasing huge fish in the Atlantic. This type of fishing can be done a few different ways, but it generally consists of using baited hooks that are either weighted and sunk to the bottom or suspended near the surface with a float. Once the lines are set out, the wind and current make the boat drift across the water while slowly dragging the bait. Depending on the setup, drift fishing can be used to target everything from tuna to kingfish.
Trolling is done by setting out several baited lines at different distances, which are slowly pulled through the water by the boat. While trolling, the boat drives near underwater structures, ledges, or anything that may hold fish. With the bait dragging behind the boat, once a fish bites, the hook is set immediately. Fish commonly targeted while trolling—including marlin, tuna, wahoo, mahi mahi, and more.
Bottom Fishing is another type of offshore fishing, and can sometimes be done in nearshore waters. Bottom fishing uses weighted lines with jigs, live bait, or cut bait that are dropped down to deep structures like reefs and shipwrecks. Because they have shorter travel times, calm seas, and delicious fish, this type of trip is among the most popular. The fish usually targeted by bottom fishing include red snapper, grouper, and amberjack.
Drift Fishing is a popular approach for anglers chasing huge fish in the Atlantic. This type of fishing can be done a few different ways, but it generally consists of using baited hooks that are either weighted and sunk to the bottom or suspended near the surface with a float. Once the lines are set out, the wind and current make the boat drift across the water while slowly dragging the bait. Depending on the setup, drift fishing can be used to target everything from tuna to kingfish.