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Sea Bass

LOCATIONS

BODIES OF WATER

  • Sea Bass can be found in the North East of the US waters of the Atlantic Ocean

STRUCTURE/HABITAT

  • Sea Bass are bottom-dwelling fish that can be found in a wide range of depths and habitats, including rocky outcroppings, shipwrecks, and artificial reefs.

  • They are also found in estuaries and nearshore waters during the warmer months.

PATTERNS

SPRING

  • Migrate northwards from their wintering grounds in the south.

SUMMER

  • Sea Bass can be found in nearshore waters and estuaries as well as offshore waters.

FALL

  • During the fall, Sea Bass can be found in offshore waters as they migrate southwards.

WINTER

  • Caught through winter.


Bait

  • Crab, Clam, Minnows, Squid.

Techniques


Bottom Fishing

  • How: Sea Bass can often be found near rocky bottoms or artificial reefs. When fishing for Sea Bass near the bottom, use a fish finder to locate the schools of fish. Drop a baited rig to the bottom and jig it up and down to attract the fish.

  • Gear: Rods: Medium to heavy action rods with sensitive tips. Reels: High gear ratio reels with a smooth drag system. Line: Braided or monofilament line with a test strength of 20-30 pounds. Hooks: 1/0-2/0. Leader: Fluorocarbon leader of 20-30 pounds test. Bait: Live or dead minnows, clams, squid.

Jigging:

  • How: Jigging for Sea Bass involves dropping a jig to the bottom and lifting it up and down to imitate a live bait fish.

  • Gear: Rods: Rods: Medium to heavy action rods with sensitive tips. Reels: High gear ratio reels with a smooth drag system. Line: Braided or monofilament line with a test strength of 20-30 pounds. Leader: Fluorocarbon leader of 20-30 pounds test. Lures: Bucktail jigs, diamond jigs, and other types of jigs.

Drifting

  • How: Drifting for Sea Bass involves drifting with the tide and using a combination of baits and lures to entice the fish to bite.

  • Gear: Rods: 6-8ft medium action. Reels: Spinning or baitcasting reels. Line: 10-20 lb test monofilament or braided line. Leaders: 10-20 lb test fluorocarbon or wire. Hooks: 1/0-2/0. Tackle/Lures: Live bait such as sand crabs or worms, and artificial lures such as soft plastic lures or metal jigs.

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