trolling

Kayak Trolling Tips

There’s something more intimate about trolling from a kayak than trolling from a boat. The rods are just inches away.…

11 months ago

The Best Dredge for the Way You Troll

Anglers who target billfish know that dredges bring more fish up to the boat, period. Many who target tuna also…

1 year ago

Ballyhoo Rigging Tips

If you fish offshore, you've almost certainly rigged a ballyhoo or two... or a few thousand. Ballyhoo are the number-one…

2 years ago

Kings on Planers

No one will deny the effectiveness of running a planer rod for kingfish. But sometimes you need to get exceedingly…

2 years ago

Mack Speed

What's the ideal trolling speed for Spanish mackerel? Some guys swear by eight mph, others say 10 is best, and…

2 years ago

How to Catch King Mackerel on Spoons

Slow-trolling for king mackerel with live baits or rigged dead baits is incredibly effective, but these tactics require advanced planning…

2 years ago

Choosing Skirt Colors for Offshore Fishing

Skirted ballyhoo are unquestionably the number-one choice offering of offshore anglers. And there are countless options in all different colors…

2 years ago

The Forgotten Art of Bottom Bouncing

Back in the olden days before soft plastics and injection-molded crankbaits, bottom bouncing with bucktails was a primary fishing tactic.…

2 years ago

When to Replace Ballyhoo

Offshore anglers who troll ballyhoo know that having a properly swimming bait is critical to success. And ballyhoo tend to…

2 years ago

Ballyhoo Rigging with Bait Springs

Ask 10 different offshore anglers the best way to rig ballyhoo, and you're likely to get 10 different answers. But…

3 years ago