Offshore Fishing: How to Catch Triggerfish – By Captain Will Adams

When people are talking about Triggerfish, they generally mean Grey Triggerfish. Triggers usually inhabit 70’-120’. In 120’ + you can find Queen Triggerfish-very beautiful fish with dark blue stripes on both sides. When I’m targeting Grey Triggerfish I start at about 25 miles and work my way out to 40 miles offshore. They are usually suspended above live bottom and sometimes… You can read the rest of this great article by Capt Will Adams here: https://coastalanglermag.com/charleston-offshore-fishing-triggerfish/


CAM Charleston
CAM Charleston

Good article, however I am interested in what small hook size you recommend? Thank you, tight lines.

Most of the ones I have caught have been in the Keys, free-lining small hooks with squid, fishing for yellowtails. One of my favorite eating fish.


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I’ve had good luck with #1 Owner mosquito or mutu hooks, small pieces if squid or shrimp, and fluoro leader