Beginners guide to catching MAHI

"Beginners guide to catching MAHi MAHi". The title says it all. In this episode I go over the basics, in detail, to catching the fish that made trolling famous, the Mahi Mahi. Know as the fastest growing fish in the ocean, here's the secrets to catching these prized fish found in the waters off South Florida. From the gear you'll need, to baits & where to fish, how you'll find them, and the best tactics to get into the bite... It's all here in this short, sweet and to-the-point seminar, that brings catching this ultra popular fish, down-to-earth and simplifies the process. I keep the explanations basic and most importantly focus on how to get it done right the first time. If your into these great tasting pelagic fish and aren't having much success, or your thinking about getting into it and want to before more informed before you make the plunge... This episode's for you.
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[@sunilramnath9660]

Excellent Video!!! Although all those methods are used here, the most popular and effective method for catching Mahi here in Trinidad is with live bait. They are here in our waters usually between September/October till November/early December.

[@RandyHunt]

Fantastic Video! I want some Dolphin In The Boat!

[@BigLakeLittleBoat]

Another good one, Heath

[@thomascrawford114]

Another great video!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!!! Tight Lines!!

[@brpnw4r94]

Great tutorial! We're retiring and hopefully I'll find myself on a weed patch and sight fishing for these sought after fish!

[@Ak.Fishing_]

Nice bro!

[@codyflynn7322]

Really liking your content and learning a lot! What size boat do you fish out of?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

I have a 17 foot Key West

[@1539Mickey]

Hi Heath, Great information again. If I get out on a boat, I'll be prepared for almost any type of fishing. Say "Hi" to the Crew. Good luck and have fun, Mickey

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Hi Mickey... I'm sure you'll be well prepared. You'd be amazed what a little proper info can do. Everyone says "Hi" back. Hope everything is good in Palm Bay. Talk to you soon.

[@1539Mickey]

Hi Heath, Knowledge catches fish. Thanks for your videos, Mickey

[@fifa23876]

Heath which are the best lures and is a shimano fx 2500 good for mahi. Great video btw

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

My favorite lures for mahi are called Boone Turbo Hammers. Here's a link to them:
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The Shimano FX 2500 is too small for trolling, and honestly a little small (unless you're really into sporty fishing) for sight fishing them.

[@fifa23876]

Hi heath thanks for your reply

[@Areelone]

Heath, how can I keep from the Spanish sardines from breaking off as they are thawing? I have bought the same brand you showed on this video and I can’t get them to stay on the hook because they break off.

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

You don't want to thaw them too much, that's when they get mushy. Try to keep them iced down.

[@stevensavietta297]

In a lot of your videos you use an xrap magnum 30 or 40?

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

Don't really use xraps

[@jorgejaramillo2117]

Heath I finally have a day of and I ask myself what would heath do tomorrow if he was going fishing. I have everything but deep drop. This happens allot. I always end up trolling. My plan is troll afternoon tuna 120-250. Sabiki bait in Dania balls. Then hit the wreks. Slow pitch. Kite early morning. Confused. Thoughts

[@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing]

I'd either troll or kite fish in the morning... Skip the live bait... Go out to 150-200 and SPJ the rest of the day 😁

[@Ak.Fishing_]

I'm planning on moving out to FL we got to fish together