Rare Leopard Redfish Caught, 10 Biggest Roosterfish Records, When Should You Replace Your Fishing Line?

From: Salt Water Sportsman - Thursday Sep 15,2022 08:01 pm

Why Are Bonefish Offshore?

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Leopard Redfish

A Redfish With Hundreds of Spots

Angler Ryan Hernandez counted 311 spots on one side of his fish before giving up on counting the other side. Red drum, of course, are known for the characteristic large black spot on either side of their caudal peduncle. But to find one with so many spots that it can be mistaken for a speckled trout is a true rarity.

Roosterfish Records

The Hard-Fighting, Strange-Looking Roosterfish

Vicious strikes, beautiful colors, and easy access from the surf make big roosterfish some of the coolest records in the sport. Abe Sackheim holds the world all-tackle record with a 114-pound behemoth, caught June 1, 1960, off La Paz, Baja California, Mexico. Check out other roosterfish records that will be hard to top!

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Replacing Line

Is it Time to Replace Your Fishing Line?

Some anglers might wait until their line is backlashed and knotted to oblivion. Others might leave old line on indefinitely if it’s not causing any problems. There’s no exact answer to any of this, so line changes come down to personal preference and line wear-and-tear.

Bonefish Spawning

Why Are Bonefish Schooling in Offshore Waters?

During full and new moon cycles, bonefish leave the relative safety of their home flats and travel great distances to spawn. Bonefish prep by gulping air at the surface to fill their swim bladders. Then, at night, they swim offshore and dive hundreds of feet in water that can be thousands of feet deep. It almost sounds too crazy to be true.

Snapper Quest

One Man’s Journey to Catch Every Species of Snapper

More than 100 species of snapper swim in waters around the world. Jason Arnold is trying to catch them all. His quest continues as he travels the globe, primarily as a highly respected photographer in the fishing industry. He’s boated more than 20 species so far, but his bucket list is far from complete.

Garmin LiveScope

First Look: Garmin LiveScope XR

Check out this revolutionary live-scanning sonar technology for coastal and open-water fishing, plus more in the Fall '22 Best Marine Electronics & Tech Storystream.

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