? on deep droping

elkinmtcwb · 10-17-2005, 05:46 PM

Ok I am a bowhunter not a deep water fisherman.

I have fished the keys a few times out to 100 foot.Did real well on gouper/snapper. Now I would like to go deeper.Get some difrant fish I have never cought.

Here is my ?

1 How deep can you fish befor you need an electic real?

2 What size of fish is normaly cought at what depth?

3 What is the odds of a good fisherman finding fish to catch?

TY
Charles

Capt Ted · 10-17-2005, 09:37 PM

Fishing deeper than 400ft without an electric reel is a chore for sure. If have ever cranked up even 300ft of line with a big weigh on the end or fish on the end, you know what I'm talking about.

The fish range from 6 inches up to over 50 depending on species.

You should by yourself a map to find some good bottom, or make friends with some local guys to find some wrecks offshore... once you find your honey hole, each drop will equal a few fish.

Good Luck

Scuba Steve · 10-17-2005, 10:51 PM

We went record hunting this summer for snowy grouper with a shimano tiagra 50w spooled with spectra.....550-800ft of water off of the elbow in the keys...that'll def get ur arms looking ripped in no time cranking up 15-25lb groupers from that deep. Electric reels are def where its at for "scouting" areas first but its always do-able if ur ready to put some sweat into it.

elkinmtcwb · 10-23-2005, 12:07 PM

TY guys do you drift fish or try to keep your bait still?

Scuba Steve · 10-23-2005, 12:37 PM

It'll be almost impossible to keep ur bait still at depths like that. The current will be moving u pretty quickly so just use the boat to power u enough to keep a good angle on the line. Also keep checking to see if your on/close to the bottom by dropping it down.

elkinmtcwb · 10-24-2005, 02:41 PM

TY I jig fish for walleye all the time by drifting.keeping your jig on the bootom as much as you can.

10-17-2005, 05:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
elkinmtcwb Grunt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 4	? on deep droping Ok I am a bowhunter not a deep water fisherman. I have fished the keys a few times out to 100 foot.Did real well on gouper/snapper. Now I would like to go deeper.Get some difrant fish I have never cought. Here is my ? 1 How deep can you fish befor you need an electic real? 2 What size of fish is normaly cought at what depth? 3 What is the odds of a good fisherman finding fish to catch? TY Charles

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10-17-2005, 09:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Capt Ted Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 186	Fishing deeper than 400ft without an electric reel is a chore for sure. If have ever cranked up even 300ft of line with a big weigh on the end or fish on the end, you know what I'm talking about. The fish range from 6 inches up to over 50 depending on species. You should by yourself a map to find some good bottom, or make friends with some local guys to find some wrecks offshore... once you find your honey hole, each drop will equal a few fish. Good Luck

10-17-2005, 10:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Scuba Steve Lines In Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Key Largo, Florida Boat: 56' Viking, Raptor Best Catch: 152# Wahoo Occupation: Student Posts: 81	We went record hunting this summer for snowy grouper with a shimano tiagra 50w spooled with spectra.....550-800ft of water off of the elbow in the keys...that'll def get ur arms looking ripped in no time cranking up 15-25lb groupers from that deep. Electric reels are def where its at for "scouting" areas first but its always do-able if ur ready to put some sweat into it.

10-23-2005, 12:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
elkinmtcwb Grunt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 4	TY guys do you drift fish or try to keep your bait still?

10-23-2005, 12:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Scuba Steve Lines In Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Key Largo, Florida Boat: 56' Viking, Raptor Best Catch: 152# Wahoo Occupation: Student Posts: 81	It'll be almost impossible to keep ur bait still at depths like that. The current will be moving u pretty quickly so just use the boat to power u enough to keep a good angle on the line. Also keep checking to see if your on/close to the bottom by dropping it down.

10-24-2005, 02:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
elkinmtcwb Grunt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 4	TY I jig fish for walleye all the time by drifting.keeping your jig on the bootom as much as you can.

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