Whole dead fish (balao, mullets, spanish mackerel), squid, artificial lures (offshore trolling lures), and live baits (small dolphin, bonito and skipjack tuna
Methods
Trolling
Location
Offshore ocean waters
Seasons
June — October; peak middle June — September
Average Weights
150 – 400 pounds
State Record
1093 pounds, 12 ounces; caught off Virginia Beach in 1978 by Edward A. Givens