how to use a deep sea fishing rod

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Towers And Navigational Aids

Manmade structures including towers and navigational aids are valuable to both fish and anglers, but for different reasons. Some species seek refuge deep inside the structure while others prefer to patrol the perimeter. In order to best determine where the fish are holding, use a fishfinder or recreational sonar. Youll also want to be sure to check into any local regulations that may limit access before fishing a tower or navigational aid.

TIP: To attract predatory fish, troll artificial or natural fishing lures around a buoy or tower.

How-to Guide for Saltwater Fishing

The term “saltwater fishing” is rather broad and can refer to any kind of ocean fishing. This holds true whether you’re trolling a line behind you on a boat, fighting fish from a kayak, saltwater fly fishing, or throwing your line into the waves beneath a pier. This guide has been designed to provide some insight into the world of saltwater fishing basics, whether you’re a seasoned angler looking for a different way to experience the sport or a beginner learning how to fish.

Deep Sea Fishing Tackle

Due to the number of deep sea game fish species and fishing techniques for catching them, there are many different types of deep sea fishing rods, reels, gears and tackle that can be used. Offshore fishing may involve trolling with deep sea lures or live baits, jigging with lures or bottom fishing with baits. If you were deep sea trolling for sailfish, you might use the following tackle and gear as an example:

  • A 6 to 7-foot medium action offshore fishing rod
  • Heavy or large saltwater-specific baitcaster reel with high line capacity
  • A 20-pound test monofilament line
  • About 6 to 10 feet of test monofilament leader weighing 40 to 80 pounds
  • Live baits such as goggle eyes or threadfin herring
  • 5/0 to 7/0 sized hooks

If you would rather try your hand at deep sea bottom grouper fishing, the following is an example gear setup that you can use:

  • A 6-foot medium-heavy bottom fishing rod
  • Heavy duty baitcaster reel
  • A 50-pound test monofilament line
  • A 80 to 100-pound test monofilament leader line
  • Using a 7/0 circle hook and 3 to 16-ounce sinkers, make a fish finder rig.
  • Cut bait such as squid or grunts

FAQ

How do you reel a deep-sea fish?

Flick the lever to let the line run. Wait till it hits bottom, then flick the lever back to regain control of the reel. Reel it up a little so that it’s not right on the bottom, then give it some movement to attract fish.

How do you rig a sea fishing pole?

Attach a sinker to the bottom loop, a hook to each of the two middle loops, and the line running from your fishing reel to the top loop. For larger fish, use 50- to 100-pound test leader, a snap swivel, two three-way swivels and a regular swivel to tie your saltwater rigs.

How do you catch fish in deep sea fishing?

You can choose either live or artificial bait. If you opt for live bait, try to pick fish that your target feeds on. For example, tunas like squid and sardines while swordfish are less picky. For artificial lure users, you’ll want to pick a flashy bait with lots of bright color that will attract the fish.