Introduction to Mackerel Fishing Mackerel is a common name applied to a number of different species of fish, mostly, but not exclusively, from the family Scombridae. They may be found in all tropical and temperate areas. Most Mackerel live offshore in the oceanic environment but a few, like the Spanish mackerel, enter bays and can be caught near bridges and piers. Common features of the mackerel are a slim, cylindrical shape and numerous finlets on the dorsal and ventral sides… Read More »

The widely distributed Drum family contains over 200 tropical and warm-temperate saltwater marine species, including Drum, Croaker, Sea Trout, Sea Bass, and Weakfish. Also known to anglers as Red Drum and Channel Bass, they have a reddish overall coloration and one or more dark spots at the base of the tail. These popular sport fish can often be found feeding at the bottom on crustaceans and mollusks – a diet that definitely contributes to the Redfish’s excellent taste. They also… Read More »

Mahi Mahi, also known as Dolphinfish and Dorado, are a highly-prized, fast and acrobatic deepwater game fish as well as one of the most colorful species found in our oceans. Their colors are a bright mixture of deep green, blue and bright yellow/gold with small dark spots dotting the sides. Mahi colors can change rapidly when feeding or excited  – they are said to often “light up” when putting up a fight against the line. This is caused by changes in the fish’s nervous… Read More »