Atlantic Bonito

    The Atlantic bonito is a fish that travels
    in huge schools within 20 miles of the
    shoreline.  It is located in the southern
    Atlantic and the Gulf Coasts year round

and in the northeast during the summer when waters are warmer.  
Fishermen with smaller boats usually target the Atlantic bonito.  A
surface feeder, the Atlantic bonito usually averages from 3 to 8 pounds.  

Catching Atlantic Bonito

Most anglers prefer trolling for these fish.  Because they are surface
feeders, you want to keep your bait just below the surface while trolling.  
A 3 or 4 ounce sinker at about a 5 knots trolling speed should keep your
lures at the proper depth.  You have to be able to adjust your trolling
speed or your set up to make sure that you are trolling at the proper
depths.  Spoons and feather jigs work best for Atlantic bonito.  

Chumming can also be effective, but it can be challenging at times.  
They will often feed on the chum, but refuse to eat any of the baits that
are set up with hooks.  Using lighter line and small hooks are a must.  By
burying the hook completely into the bait, you will have a much better
chance of fooling the Atlantic bonito.  Ground up menhaden and other
forage fish will work for chumming.
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