May 1, 2024
How to Find Pelagic Fish
Fishing for pelagics often seems like a shot in the dark. They live in the
waters off the continental shelf, where depths can reach more than 600 feet.
Without the typical visual orientations used in nearshore fishing, like
shorelines, bridges, docks, or oyster beds, it often seems like the pursuit of
pelagic fish is an aimless hunt.That being said, there is nothing more exciting
than being mid-conversation with a trolling spread out and hearing a line rip
out of the outrigger clip, the drag scream, and the captain shouts, "Left
short!" or suddenly watching a marlin bill appear harassing your teasers. Game
on.