Pelagics and Bottom Fish are here to play!

The Ocean is alive in our Southeast Region, from spraying Flying Fish schools – to a Full Moon Rock Shrimp run has the fish chewing. Mahi Fishing has been lights out from 200′ to 400′ as they are feeding heavily on the Schools of Flying Fish, some respectable sized Gaffers have been in the mix for us. Keys for success are covering ground and following the bait! Our Fall Vermillion Snapper run has kicked off on our deeper rocks and ledges with Fish averaging 3 to 6 Lbs. The Consistent North winds we’ve had slows surface currents which makes dropping to the bottom much easier, slower drifts mean more time in the strike zone.

Jesse’s Tackle Box

Mahi-Mahi

• Rods: Blackfin Rods 7′ 20-40 Conventional
• Reels: Shimano speedmaster 20
• Line: 25 Lb Mono with a 10 Foot header of 50 Lb
• Rigs: Trolling feathers and Rigged Ballyhoo

Vermillion Snapper

• Rods: Custom Deep drop Rod with Curved Butt
• Reels: Daiwa Tanacom 1000 electric – Line: 65 Lb Braid, to cut through the current braid is required for this
• Rigs: 4-Hook chicken Rig with a 4 Lb Lead, using cut Squid and Bonita has been the bait of choice