Which form of SST to use, when, and why. When it comes to running dozens of miles offshore, we all wish we knew exactly where the fish were when we put in the waypoint and pulled away from the dock. Fortunately, while none of us can ever be certain we’ve chosen the right destination until the rods go down, our decisions can be far… READ MORE
Keep currents in mind—which means keeping bathymetrics in mind—and you’ll catch more fish. We’re sure you already know that SST is epically important for finding pelagic fish with satellite charts, but SST shouldn’t be considered alone. Naturally, you’ll also be taking a peek at chlorophyll. And, if you have a seriously good satellite fishing service (yes we’re tooting our own SatFish horn, here!) you’ll also be looking at how these things interact with the bathymetrics of any given area. Now let’s add currents to… READ MORE
Blueline tilefish may not be the most impressive fish in the ocean, but they’re relatively easy to find and almost always willing to bite. You need to find a reliable way to save the day when trolling has left you with a blank scorecard at the eleventh hour? All along the Mid-Atlantic coast, blueline tilefish… READ MORE
Do you carry these rigs and know when to deploy them? Yeah, everyone always pulls ballyhoo. Sure, splash and spreader bars are dragging behind most boats. But there are a few rigs that have very specific applications at very specific times, which are rarely seen on recreational offshore fishing boats. If you don’t carry these… READ MORE
Trigger a feeding frenzy to load the boat with blackfin. Pound for pound blackfin tuna fight like banshees and while they might not be the biggest tuna species around, they certainly count among the tastiest. Better yet, you can absolutely clobber these fish—if you have the right bait, and present it in the right way… READ MORE
Fishing offshore all night long can make for the trip of a lifetime. Spending the night offshore is a blast in more ways than one, but nothing hurts more than an empty cooler after 36 hours at sea. You want to stack the deck in your favor? Of course you do—and these five tips will… READ MORE