Mahimahi is the Hawaiian name for the species of dolphinfish, which are not related to the family of porpoise whales. The name means "strong strong" in Hawaiian, and in Mexican waters, dolphinfish are called dorado, which means "golden" or "gold-plated." Mahimahi are found in all tropical and warm, temperate seas, and the key is locating their hiding places and enticing them to bite.
Light tackle permits bait and lures to move naturally, which produces more bites. The challenge is stopping a hooked fish before it escapes into the rocks. Light tackle is impractical for deeper waters, but is suitable for rock...
In bobber fishing, an angler uses a special float or bobber to suspend a baited hook or lure at a certain depth in the water where fish are feeding. The bobber also acts as a visual cue when a fish strikes and keeps the hook fr...
Tuna are fierce fighters that can wear down fishermen and tax the best fishing gear to the limit. Bringing a tuna to gaff and seeing it hoisted aboard after a 45-minute battle is nothing short of a rewarding experience. Be sure...
This enormous body of fresh water has many different habitats and knowing what techniques to use for different species can help ensure fishing success.
Red snapper is one of the most popular of game fish with saltwater anglers. Large, colorful and full of fight when hooked, these impressive fish have a meaty flesh with a delicate taste. Red snappers inhabit deep water near ree...
They typically grow to less than 2 lbs. and are considered by many to be "America's favorite panfish," according to KansasAngler.com. You can catch crappie using a few techniques, but perhaps the most effective is with the use ...
According to the Smithsonian Marine Station, yellowtail snapper inhabit waters in the Atlantic Ocean from the coast of Massachusetts all the way south to Brazil. You can also find them in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, and o...
The term plugs covers a wide range of artificial lures. Stickbaits, crankbaits and an endless variety of saltwater lures all are plugs. They are versatile and catch fish year-round. In freshwater, wide wobbling plugs produce we...
Shrimp, mullet, sardines, pinfish and more can all be caught using a cast net. Success depends upon selecting the proper net, using correct technique, and a having bit of good fortune.
Worms come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes to suit specific needs of any fishing situation. They can be fished in the shallow and deep waters, whether clear or murky. Several different techniques for fishing with plast...
