Downrigger King Mackerel - Florida Sport Fishing TV - Slow Trolling Tips & Tricks

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With Hurricane Isaac bearing down on South Florida, the Florida Sport Fishing crew head out in search of a hot bite. Using downriggers, we target king mackerel in 80 to 200 feet of water off the Broward/Palm Beach County.
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[@juanjoseamador7614]

*I love it **enjoyable.fishing** recommend I’m using it for my 1.0 Crankbaits and small Jerkbait. Paired with my Assassin. Works great, feels great. Would definitely recommend this setup.*

[@pedrodearmas8257]

Hello Mike, stopping by to say thank you for all the tips. I've been spearfishing all my life and new to trolling, bottom etc fishing. I watched so many videos that even my girlfriend knows how to fish lol. Keep these videos coming...big fan.

[@FloridaSportFishing]

THANK YOU! - Capt Mike

[@FloridaSportFishing]

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[@wnhuynhhi]

Love ur videos guys! But ur 20 minute videos have about 10 minutes of commercials. That's a bit too much.

[@Cropslx1]

Captain Mike, always love your videos!! What type of Downrigger release clip do you recommend for kings?

[@FloridaSportFishing]

We fish the red Cannon down rigger release clips. Simple and reliable. - Capt Mike

[@rmgwaves]

Great video guys...I am here locally in boca raton can you recommend a local sales and install Furuno guy I want to upgrade to Furuno finder/plotter and transducer for my CC.

[@jimdrechsel3611]

Great episode. What did you replace the downrigger wire with? Braid? Are the what is the rod setup for the rods? Mono? Braid? For trolling with bait. What speed for trolling ballyhoo bait?

[@FloridaSportFishing]

Yes, braid rather than cable. Rods are rigged with 20 or 30 lb mono. Trolling speed varies but for rigged ballyhoo 4-5 knots. Please join my new streaming channel. 300+ instructional videos, no KZbin ads, 24/7 fishing helpline. Please visit www.FSFTV.com now! - Capt Mike

[@magicman9321]

I just got a pair of cannon down riggers. I want to get rid of the wire they came with and put braid,any recommendations what pound braid is best. Thanks.

[@FloridaSportFishing]

Sorry for the late response, go with 130 lb or 150 lb. braid. You only need 100 yards on top of the wire so no need to fill the entire spool. Also, I have made a couple modifications to my Cannons. Call me and I will explain. 954.942.7261 - Capt Mike

[@adrianaivanovalazoszenteno6079]

*We tried this out finally yesterday and it worked awesome! **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it’s we put it on our 16 foot aluminum boat and trolled with it. We didn’t catch anything but it was still fun and worked awesome! Can’t wait to use this baby again and hopefully reel in a big ole fish! Very easy to install and set up.*

[@lamanny99]

Did you have the downrigger reeled up right after the fish hit?

[@FloridaSportFishing]

Yes we usually reel the down rigger up and out of the way once a fish is hooked. - Capt Mike

[@2020Veritas]

What is the rod (type/length/rating)/reel/line combo that you are using for the live trolling?

[@FloridaSportFishing]

2020Veritas Chaos 7'0" KC 15-30. It is a composite rod rated for 15-30 lb line. We fish this rod when kite fishing, slow trolling, bottom fishing, etc. Great all around stick! - Capt Mike

[@2020Veritas]

Nice.. thanks.. And the reel? I am trying to find a great combo and it looks like you really have a strong and flexible solution there

[@leohingley47]

iam starting to tournament. fish again after many years I got 25ft contender I am in Alabama. anything new on locating big kings and wahoo water depth and temp wise also how about tuna never fished for them. thanks

[@FloridaSportFishing]

Look for big kings in 100-200 ft and wahoo from 100-300 ft. Live gigs and runners will get you hooked up! - Capt Mike

[@leohingley47]

+Florida Sport Fishing one more question my boat does not have down riggers at this time what method would you recommend for get live baits down for slow trolling

[@pnfishing6382]

My name is Patrick Bradley I am 13 years old and I was wondering what the best bait for dolphin is when trolling and what color skirt or chugger ect thank u for listing

[@FloridaSportFishing]

Its hard to beat a rigged ballyhoo under an Illander type of lure. You can also pull various chuggers and small feathers. Pink, blue/white and orange/black are always productive colors. - Capt Mike

[@williamseale]

The color doesn't matter. It the fish are biting a dolphin will hit a piece of tree bark with a hook in it

[@SlanginPlanersFishingTeam]

how fast do u normally slow troll Florida Sport Fishing

[@FloridaSportFishing]

jake eakins Very slow, 2-3 knots. You want the baits moving but you dont want to kill them. Thanks for watching. - Capt Mike

[@SuperNicefield]

Hello Capt Mike Live on pine island florida and getting 46 bertram, have fished the skinny waters and want to get off shore and fish big water and spearfish. Know anyone that would help me get things together. Thanks,Jerry

[@FloridaSportFishing]

What is it you need to get together? - Capt Mike

[@jpegs_with_jason]

what jig?

[@FloridaSportFishing]

Jason Luongo What jig for what, please be more specific so I can help you? - Capt Mike

[@tomharrell1954]

Jason Luongo If you are looking for an all around. Try a spoon. Jig it. Troll it. Cast it. Put a piece of bait on it. The old time spoon will catch everything. They are cheep too.

[@chancejacksonammirata5406]

Why haven't been posting vids lately???

[@FloridaSportFishing]

+Chance Ammirata Just posted three new video in last two weeks.....- Capt Mike