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2020, Angling Techniques for Dolphin Fishing
When the school of dolphin shows up behind your boat after you hook that first fish, you better be ready. This is that do or die moment where your dolphin fishing technique better be polished. There is a rotation style system that will allow you to catch every single fish that appears. What I am referencing takes your dolphin fishing and distills it down to an exact science. You need to first understand the critical importance of having steady food to keep these pelagic food vacuums happy. This involves menhaden oil, chum and plenty of chunks. If you haven't seen our video on steady food, be sure to watch that one. Setting up a food chain to keep the dolphin interested is key. With your first fish solidly hooked and secured in a rod holder within easy view of the boat, the festivities begin. It is a simple process of drawing a single fish away from the school with a single chunk tossed several feet away from the school. With that fish moving away from the school, you send out your hooked bait. You get that fish gaffed and the next loan chunk is sent out along with a hooked bait. This is a methodical system and is explained in full detail with this In The Spread dolphin fishing video. Take your time to really understand how this rotation method will help you catch a boat load of good eats. The most important element of this dolphin fishing technique is the steady food supply that holds the school to the transom of your boat. It works for both big sport fishers and center consoles. Learn this simple system and implement into your program. You will not be disappointed.
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2020, How to Catch Dolphin - Chumming and Chunking
It all happens quickly. You hook a dolphin and realize there is a giant school with your fish. Knowing how to catch dolphin with oil, chum and chunks will allow you to catch that school. There is a science to filling your box with fish. The system shared in this dolphin fishing video will go a long way towards helping you return to the dock with a mess of fish. Learn how to integrate these ideas into one seamless master plan. Menhaden oil, chumming and chunking are critical to your success. The oil stinks and the dolphin smell it. This helps trigger their feeding behavior. The chum bag creates a steady supply of small food bits keeping the dolphin happy and interested in your boat. The chunks get the party really going. Pace yourself with the chunks. It only takes a couple here and there to maintain the dolphin fishing. Too much and you may run out before the action is over. Throw a few chunks and wait 30 seconds. Then toss a few more out. What you are doing is manipulating the dolphin to stay where you can pitch hooked baits to them. Don't start putting lines in the water until you have opened the grocery store and the food has the fish fixated on your boat. This is a process. Take your time. If you get overly excited and start putting lines in the water, you may find yourself hooked up to more fish than you can handle. With all the people on the boat battling fish, the steady food will dwindle. If you screw the pooch here, the school will disappear and the day will be over. Keep the conveyor belt of food rolling and pick off dolphin after dolphin.
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2020, Dolphin Fishing and Frigate Birds
As you head offshore in search of dolphin, make it habitual to scan the skies for frigate birds. This particular seabird can turn your dolphin fishing day into a trophy day. Frigate birds do produce fish, not always dolphin. Marlin and sailfish are also species this birds tends to follow. Why are frigate birds following dolphin? Baitfish is the answer. Species like dolphin and billfish will push bait to the surface where it gets trapped. This allows the dolphin to easily feed on it. With the bait near the surface, the bird can pick it off without having to dive into the water. So, as you travel offshore, pay attention. If you spot a frigate bird, analyze what it is doing. Is it traveling or circling? Understand the behavioral clues. Pull back on your throttles and take a few minutes to observe what is going on. If the bird is circling, it is looking at something in the water. Is the bird way up or down close to the water. Chances are good that the bird is on a bigger dolphin. A bird high in the sky means the fish is lower in the water column. A frigate that is low means the dolphin or billfish is close to the surface. Make your way over, but be mindful of how you approach. Do not get too close to the areas being worked by the frigate bird. Have your rods, tackle and baits ready before heading over. There will be no margin for error. You may want to start with trolled baits, but need to drop in some live bait. Just be prepared. Try trolling around the circle the bird is making. The dolphin will know you are there and make its way over to investigate your bait offering. If your trolled baits don't trigger a bite, send out the live bait.
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2020, Dolphin Fishing Floating Debris
The one thing that can be the difference maker in your dolphin fishing trip is floating debris. No matter the size, floating debris attracts and quickly builds a food chain. Giant schools or even trophy sized fish can take up temporary residence on flotsam. Diving into the scenarios that can present themselves when some type of floating object is spotted as you run offshore can help make your day on the water even better. Understanding the direction you are running relative to the current and wind direction is critical. This In The Spread dolphin fishing video breaks down what to do when you spot floating debris and how to fish it. The first consideration needs to be marking the spot, so you can easily find it again. Why would you do this, you ask? If you hook up with a few dolphin, the angling could find your boat drifting away from the debris and out of sight. You need to be able to get back on the debris. Knowing how to approach the floating debris and not spook fish is also very important. We will explain what to do and what not to do. How you fish to floating debris for dolphin is also something you need to have thought about prior to running across it. Game planning is important. You can either troll the object or cast baits. What we are sharing with you is how to game plan for fishing floating debris and how to systematically pick off every dolphin in the vicinity. Running across floating debris is a holy grail opportunity. Be ready an have all your gear handy. This video alone will give you advanced dolphin fishing tips that can make every bit of the difference between catching nothing or a couple of fish and filling your box with dolphin and perhaps a few wahoo. Knowledge is everything. Learn more now.
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2020, Dolphin Fishing Weedlines and Current Edges
When you head offshore to do some dolphin fishing, you really need to be on the look out for any little change in the water. Everyone onboard should have eyes up scanning for anything unusual. Many times, weed patches and current edges can be rather small. These minor anomalies can pay big rewards, so pay attention. Weedlines and current edges are great places to investigate for pelagic species. For dolphin fishing, these formations are a must to explore. As various currents push together, weed can start to accumulate or you may see a color break. Murky water and blue water can be side by side. The blue water is the environment of the dolphin and other pelagic species. The murky water or weed will provide shelter for smaller baitfish. In these areas a food chain will form attracting more and more fish. You need to take time to investigate. When you see something in the water, pull back and make sure your gear is ready. Have a couple of rods rigged with strip baits or small lures for dolphin trolling. Be sure not to get too close to the weedline or current edge, as you may frighten bigger fish away. When ready, start trolling on the clean or blue water side into the current. Watch for life. The dolphin will know you are there and come out to check out your offering. Don't spend too much time trolling these areas. If the bites are not coming, continue on to your desired dolphin fishing numbers. This fishing video offers some salient advice that will pay off for you, if you incorporate it into your program. Even the most minor change in the water can be a source of productivity. Be on the look out and investigate accordingly.
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2020, Have a Plan for Dolphin Fishing
Proper preparation makes all the difference when it comes to dolphin fishing. There is no reason to head offshore without gathering as much information as you can. Offshore fishing can be expensive, as you are heading a long way, so the more you know, the more likely you will be successful. You should methodically decide what goes into your game plan and how you are going to execute on it. There are so many variables that you need to consider. The weather needs to be checked days in advance and several times a day. Knowing the sea conditions, winds and currents is just smart boating. Know what to expect. There is no reason to be surprised when the seas are far bigger than forecast three days ago. Things change daily. Get on top of this and know the trends. Use satellite charting services to measure SST or sea surface temperature, altimetry, chlorophyll to zero in on productive fishing grounds. Monitor fishing reports to know what is biting. Don't head out for dolphin if the wahoo are chewing. Inspect your tackle and your boat before loading up. Your fishing line needs to be fresh and new knots tied. Rods and reels need to be in optimal working order. Your boat should have batteries that are in good shape. The bilge pumps should be working well. Safety equipment should be audited. A handheld GPS is a must. There are myriad considerations that need to be worked through before leaving. Don't waste money and time forcing the issue when conditions are not right for dolphin fishing. Be smart. There are companies that survive off of boaters and fishermen that do not think. Sea Tow and other operations depend on you not doing the proper preparation. Don't break down, run out of fuel or loose track of your position due to bad planning or no planning. Use this video to your advantage and fish smarter.
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2020, Terminal Tackle for Dolphin Fishing
This short dolphin fishing video breaks down the two rigs that you need to have at your disposal when considering a day of smashing mahi mahi. South Florida tackls shop owner RJ Boyle takes deep dive into the terminal tackle, so you have a really good idea of what you need. The moon can play a roll on what type of rig and bait you need. You will learn about the different uses of monofilament and fluorocarbon leader material and when you should use each. If the dolphin are hungry and aggressive, you can easily get away with mono. When the moon is fullish, you will probably need to use fluoro and a very specific type of live bait. RJ will break down how you to make the fluoro rig for picky fish and the mono rig for hungry fish. This is very straightforward rigging. There is nothing special about any of this, other than understanding what you need and when to use it. From the leader material, to the hooks, knots, crimps, sabiki rigs and why you should use each, everything you need to know is here. Have the right tackle and a well executed game plan and your box will be full of dolphin, when you head in. Dolphin fishing is very simple, if you have the right mindset and terminal tackle. You will learn a ton in this short video, so jump in.
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2020, Dolphin Fishing Rigs and Strip Baits
If you plan to head offshore to do some dolphin fishing, you really need to have an assortment of good trolling rigs ready to deploy when you see birds, floating debris, weedlines or current edges. Just drop your dolphin trolling rigs way back and get ready. Once hooked up, you need to be ready to start your chunking, chumming and oil program. That first fish will bring the school with it. You job is to keep the fish behind the boat and catch them one after the other. This dolphin fishing rigs video will show you the lures and jigs we recommend for catching fish. You will see how to rig lures with mono and wire. We will show you lead heads, trolling skirts and bullet head lures with mylar and hair. There will be thorough explanations on leader and hook size. Knowing when to use mono and when to use wire is important. Adding strip baits to you dolphin fishing rigs is huge. We like bonito strips because of their durability and ease of use. You will see how to add strips to your hooks. When should you use trolling rigs and when should you use jigs? The trolling lures will help get that first bite. Depending on the moon, the dolphin may not be interested on your chunks, so jigs can be the difference maker. There are a lot of great dolphin fishing tips in this video. The big take away is that you need to have the right rigs and the right baits to fill your box with dolphin.
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2020, Tools and Accessories for Dolphin Fishing
When the plan is to fill your freezer with dolphin steaks, you need to be fully prepared by having all the tools and accessories on your boat when you encounter the school. Even though dolphin fishing seems easy, and it can be, you need to be ready for several scenarios when you head offshore. You just don't know if you are going to run across floating debris, a weedline, traveling versus solitary birds when you head out. To be fully prepared for any scenario, you need to have a variety of tools to take advantage of whatever presents itself. Make your dolphin fishing trip a success by having a complete grasp on what to have on your boat. You may need a file to sharpen hooks, an assortment of pliers and cutters, knives, nets, gaffs, plastic bags and a load of other items. This short video, taken from our full length Offshore Dolphin Fishing video, takes you through all the tools and accessories you may need on your offshore adventure. We itemize and discuss each tool and why you may need it. Learn more and fish smarter.
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2020, Boat Setup for Dolphin Fishing
Dolphin fishing is something we all enjoy. The big part is catching lots of fish to fill our refrigerators and freezers with. So, before you decide to go, be sure to have you boat setup for this type of fishing. You will need plenty of bait, both dead and live bait are a must. There will be times when nothing will trigger a bite except a nice live bait morsel. Thus, a live well is a big consideration. Be sure to have all the necessary tackle items and related accessories. A fish box to hold your dolphin with lots of ice, a dehooker, knives, cutting boards and a nice assortment of good gaffs are must haves when dolphin fishing. Extra tackle, chum bags, tackles and sunscreen are all smart additions to your boat. For any offshore fishing adventure, you will need the requisite safety equipment and foul weather gear. Nothing is more important than returning safely from your dolphin fishing trip. Even though this video features a center console boat, you can just as easily apply the concepts presented to your sportfisher. Just give thought to the size boat you will be fishing, how many people will be on boars and how much room you have to store all the required dolphin fishing tackle, accessories and bait. Enjoy this short video and fish smarter.
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2018, Dolphin Fishing Techniques and Tackle
Oh yeah, everyone likes to the dolphin fish. These jokers fight like hell and are great to eat. If this pelagic species grew to be several hundred pounds, there would be no more fiercer battling fish in the sea. Whether your goal to fill your cooler with meat or catch that big bull, this In The Spread dolphin fishing video is going to share fishing tips, tactics and pro level techniques on how to catch dolphin. This is an advanced presentation that covers everything from boat prep, gaffs, tackle, baits, angling, boat driving, how to read birds and fish any type of surface cover imaginable. South Florida fishing legend RJ Boyle cut his teeth catching mahi under the rule of a fishing tyrant. He either caught fish or went hungry. Needless to say, RJ perfected the art of crushing a school of dorado or finding that but roaming the open ocean. He is going to walk you through every aspect of preparing to fish, reading all the conditions, interpreting bird behavior and working as a team to catch a box full of dollies. The dolphin fishing techniques presented in this fishing video will help you catch more fish and be much more informed. Go with knowledge and fish smarter.
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