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Saltwater Fishing Techniques For Mid-Atlantic Artificial Reefs

Depending the location and season, these fishing hotspots can hold a variety of fish including cod, haddock, scup (porgy), black sea bass, tautog (blackfish), summer flounder (fluke), striped bass, weakfish, croaker, spot, sheepshead, spadefish, cobia, king mackerel, monkfish and other species.

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The following list of tips apply to wreck, reef and structure fishing:

* Use a basic top and bottom fishing rig when snags and hang ups are not a problem.

* Switch to a single hook rig in areas of extremely rough bottom.

* Carry a wide selection of sinkers ranging from 3-8 oz.

* When targeting large fish only, use large jigs or single baits such as whole split squid mantles or fish fillets.

* Use a rod and reel that can handle depths from 15-120 feet, and 3-8 oz. sinkers.

* Fish with braided lines for added sensitivity.

* Use baits such as squid, croaker, bluefish, herring, sand eels, blue crabs, green crabs, mole crabs, fiddler crabs, shrimp and clams.

* When using cut crab, leave the legs on and check baits often. Replace baits that have had the meat sucked out of the shell.

* Avoid excessive tension on the line and pay attention for minute signs of nibbling. Give a short tug upward when movement is felt. If the fish appears to be in the line, set the hook, lift the fish away from structure and then reel in gently.

* When fish are suspended over structure, try fishing metal jigs or other lures at varying depths.

* Tag and release undersized fish. Switch techniques or locations to avoid excess bycatch of smaller species.

* Take no more fish than needed.

* Identify fish sexes - Release female fish when possible.

* Support Artificial Reef programs.

Looking For Cheap, Sustainable Healthy Fish? Good Suggestions You Never Thought Of

Want to find cheap sustainable healthy fish? Some of the best choices with the most nutrition are fish you probably never thought of, maybe even never heard of.

First, a few of the basics of eating fish.

Fish are healthy food

Fish generally are high in protein and low in fat. That's a great combination.

Caught in clean, healthy water and eaten fresh, they are among the best food choices in the world.

That last sentence contains two conditions that you might call two big "ifs." Clean water, fresh fish. Just about all the challenges in finding cheap sustainable healthy fish are man-made.

Human beings have polluted the oceans. That was once considered nearly impossible, because the oceans are simply so huge. But we've done it.

Even worse, we may be destroying the health of major parts of the ocean itself. The North Atlantic fishing grounds, which once produced huge amounts of codfish and haddock, have been closed or rigidly controlled for fishing for decades.

A scary fact: the cod are not bouncing back. The ones that survive are underweight and show every sign of near-starvation.

What are today's cheap sustainable healthy fish?

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Mackerel are among the healthiest wild fish. Maybe because mackerel live across immense stretches of ocean and are always on the move, they are still plentiful and low in cost. Mackerel are also an excellent source of omega-3 oils. They are rich in DHA and EPA, the omega 3's that have so many proven health benefits.

The one big disadvantage of mackerel is that it has a distinctive, strong flavor. Its fans consider mackerel savory and delicious, as unique in flavor as salmon. Sad to say, most people don't. Mackerel is not popular in most ares. Many people, especially those who like fish to be very mild in flavor, consider mackerel to taste "fishy."

Other excellent choices: Shrimp. Mild flavor, plenty of protein, low fat.

One you probably never thought of: hoki, a fish from the deep South Pacific. This is an excellent eating fish, from some of the world's most pristine waters, and it too contains large amounts of healthy omega 3 oils. The hoki catch is carefully monitored by the government of New Zealand, and the hoki harvest is sustainable, year after year.

For those who just can't stand fish, or who don't live where any of these are abundant, there's a good answer. Get your essential DHA and EPA oils from fish oil. As it turns out, hoki is the source of some of the purest omega 3 oil in the world.

How To Really Enjoy A Deep Sea Fishing Trip

Deep sea fishing is an exciting experience, where you're far out in the ocean and it's just you, the boat, and the fish. There are lots of deep sea fishing grounds scattered around the world's oceans. If you're keen to give it a try, a deep sea fishing excursion is probably best done through a charter.

The equipment used for deep sea fishing is quite specific, and needs to be very heavy duty, including the rods and reels. A single reel needs to hold as much as 300 yards of line, and the line will need to be between 12 and 30 pound-test, according the fish species you're targeting. If you're inexperienced, it's best if you use the 30-pound test-line. More skilled anglers will find a 12 pound-test line a great deal more challenging. It's also important to make sure your rod, reel and line are all balanced in size. Your hook should be sized between 3.0 and 6.0. You should tie your leaders to a double line, and they need to be between 10 and 15 feet long. They should also be between 30 and 50 pound-test.

One of the best things about deep sea fishing is the huge range of fish you can target, including cod, haddock, wolf fish, Pollock, halibut, tuna, cusk, shark, swordfish, sailfish, marlin, rockfish, dorado and wahoo. If you want a good all round bait for deep sea fishing, then use live ballyhoo. Some of the larger baits you might like to try include speedos, googleyes, blue runners, cut bait, dead bait rigs and lures, although live bait is usually considered the best. You should always aim to present your fish with natural prey when you're choosing your bait. So for the best bait, use smaller fish like herring, pilchards, sand perch, threadfin, lugworms, mackerel, hermit crabs, mussels, squid, shrimp, mullets and sandeel. Kingfish, snapper, grouper, tuna and wahoo will all eagerly take these baits.

Always make sure you have your baits prepared before applying sunscreen, or else make sure you've washed your hands with non-scented soap and water first. It's important to minimize handling of the baits, and try to only use good quality bait. Avoid bait with scales missing or that had red spots around the nose. If you want to save yourself some money, you can often find good deep sea fishing baits around fishing cleaning tables, bridges, markers and docks. Keep an eye on the seabirds and you'll get a clue where to find bait. If they've found bait, they fly in tight circles and dive down to get it. Pelicans that dive and immediately lift their heads have found herring or pilchards.

When it comes to gear, your destination plays a big part in determining what you need. One thing is standard though - take rain gear to protect yourself in inclement weather. Always ask the charter company what you should bring when you first book the deep sea fishing excursion. Quite often they'll give you a list, which makes it easier to remember everything you need.

It's a good idea to ask around for referrals when choosing a charter company. Make sure they have the proper permits and insurance, and are well respected. It's best if they have been licensed for at least two years, and check their references. If at any stage they seem reluctant to provide credentials, move on. Don't feel embarrassed to ask for proof of insurance, licensing and bonds. Also make sure they have sufficient safety equipment and are fully bondable.

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should i use a steel leader for little shark fishing when surf fishing?(2 to 5 feet sharks)?

I am going to myrtle beach to surf fish and wanna catch sharks, little ones that wont require much equipment. I have a penn conventional reel with 20 pound test line. How should i rig it?

Yes, shark is shark, they still have sharp teeth. I use the pretied wire leader hooks in a #1 these also need less sinker weight to get the bait where I want it.

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