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 squid, pieces of clam, mussel, bloodworms,
sandworms, conch and snails for bait.
Anglers do catch sea bass on artificials. Jigs with plastic
tails and jigging spoons work best. Sea bass taste
excellent and holds its flavor very well when frozen.
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