Fishing Q&A
how do u fish offshore?
ok i always went fishing on shore, and caught alot, not big things but about a foot, but now i got a boat, and im using the same techniques, is their different techniques u need to use offshore? can some1 tell me please?
Public Comments
- Same thing, just remember that there are bigger fish out there so you might want to be aware they can pull you overboard, always have someone with you. And a heavier gage fishing line, as they will break easier. All the fish that are on shore fishing are out there, but now there are also bigger fish to be caught. Good luck!
- you want to use the same techniques but...and depending on how fast your boat is...and how big of waves you make...you want to sit still and possibly not cast out for a minute or so after you come to a stop because your movement in the water can scare the fish farther away...also some of the fish in the shallow water right by the shore may not all be out farther...you may need different bait to catch the different fish off the shore, this especially applies to larger fishing areas
- now you can troll a lure.
- While offshore you can troll, drift, or anchor. You can troll using downriggers, outriggers, or just a pole and a lure. Drift fishing is great for jigging the bottom or casting big spoons around. Using an anchor or securing your boat to something near a pass or structure makes good spots for bottom fishing.
- As said by others but what kind of water salt or fresh water? Some techniques are better used for each because of the different species of fish you could be after!
- If you're fishing in a lake, you should remember that many of the best spots are right along the shore. With a boat you can reach more of them, and fish them from a different angle than from the bank. In lakes, there generally aren't too many different kinds of fish, so you'll probably be fishing for the same species. Another thing a boat allows you is the ability to reach spots you can't cast to. With a depth finder you can locate bottom structure and fish it. The third type of fishing a boat lets you do is trolling -- pulling a bait or lure behind the boat. This lets you cover more area. If you're talking saltwater, "offshore" refers to a completely different type of fishing (for completely different fish) than "inshore" (which is fishing from a boat near shore) and surf/rock/pier fishing, which is done standing on shore (or a pier).
