Squid, crab, cut fish, clam, shrimp, diamond jigs, metal jigs

Bottom fishing, generally near and over underwater obstructions (wrecks, reefs, rocks and rough bottom areas)

Ocean waters; species less plentiful (especially large individuals) in lower Chesapeake Bay

April — December; species moves to waters offshore(20 fathoms and more) during winter, where they can be caught over wrecks and ledges

1 – 3-1/2 pounds

10 pounds, 4 ounces; caught over offshore wreck by Al Paschall in 2000