Target Fish of Lure Fishing in Saltwater (Section Two)

Some people prefer to saltwater lure fishing because fishing in the sea is more fun and challenging. Weather, ocean currents, wind, etc., can affect lure fishing. Ocean fish are also more aggressive. Below are some of the sea lure fishing fish species.

5. Tunas: Tuna is a sleek, streamlined fish that adapts to speed. It has two closely spaced dorsal fins on its back; the first is "depressable" - it can lie flat, flush, in grooves running along its back. It can be found in warm seas. It is widely fished commercially and is popular as a game fish.

Fishing Lures to catch tunas: The best lures for tuna are metal jigs, poppers, plastic worms. Other lures can also be used based on the weather and the color of the water.

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5. Mackerels: The back usually has vertical stripes and the tail is deeply forked. Many species have restricted ranges and are geographically distributed in different populations or fish stocks. They have over 30 different species.

Fishing Lures to catch mackerels: the best fishing lures for mackerels are metal spinning lures, deep divers, surface lures including poppers and some trolling lures. Another good option is the spoons.

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7. Red Drum: also known as redfish. Their backs are dark red and their abdomens gradually turn white. These fish have a characteristic eye spot near the tail and is somewhat streamlined.

Fishing Lures to catch red drum: The following can be used to catch red drum: topwaters, swimbaits, spoon, jerkbait & minnows or rigged shrimp.

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8. Shad: The back is green or blue-green with a metallic luster, the sides are silver, and the belly is white (the fish darken as they enter fresh water). Occurs in rivers to offshore waters.

Fishing Lures to catch shad: The following can be used to catch a shad: spoons, plastic lures with jig head, jigs. Fly fishing can also be used.

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9. Snappers: They are managed differently in Gulf versus Atlantic and state versus federal waters. They also have many different species.

Fishing Lures to catch snappers: The following can be used to catch snappers: vertical jigs, spoons, soft plastics shrimp or squid. Due to the many different types of snappers, other lures may also be used.

·Blackfin Snapper: This is a snapper native to the western Atlantic, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean sea. It is a commercially important species, although it has been reported that it carries ciguatera toxin.
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·Red Snapper: Red snapper is a long-lived, early-maturing reef fish that are widely distributed in the Gulf of Mexico.
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