There are over 250
different species of
rockfish. Even
though there are so
many different
species, they all have similar behaviors. They are bottom
feeders and they hang out in very deep water. Most
fishermen catch these fish in 100 to 300 feet of water.
Catching Rockfish
Heavy tackle is needed for rockfish, but not because of
their size. They are not huge, but you can catch some
good-sized fish. You need heavy tackle because you are
fishing such deep water. Heavy weights are a must to get
you down a couple of hundred feet. A heavy rod with 30
to 50 pound test is a must when fishing for rockfish. The
best baits for rockfish are herring and squid. Make sure
not to use soft baits when fishing for rockfish. You don’t
want to get your bait a couple of hundred feet down and
have a rockfish pull your bait from the hook. You will miss
lots of fish and waste time bringing your line in to re-bait
your hook. Fishing for rockfish is fun and they taste
excellent.
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