Sea Bass

Sea Bass

Sea bass are bottom

feeders that prefer rocky,

broken,

irregular bottom

and ledges. The artificial

reef programs

of coastal

states have helped

populations of sea bass

grown tremendously. The

sea

bass is a smaller fish

that is

usually caught in the

1 to 3

pound range.

Catching Sea Bass

Sea bass can be found inshore during the summer and

offshore throughout the winter. These fish are catchable

throughout the entire year. A double hook rig is the most

popular method for catching sea bass. One bait will be

along the bottom while the other bait will be about a foot

above the bottom. Set up your line with small hooks and

strips of

, pieces of

, mussel,

sandworms, conch and snails for bait.

Anglers do catch sea bass on artificials.

with plastic

tails and

work best. Sea bass taste

excellent and holds its flavor very well when frozen.

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