This structure is often bypassed by traveling fisherman, instead opting for the world famous black marlin grounds,Banko Hannibal nearby.Just off the Island and it’s long string of rockpiles to the west all pelegics dwell.However, for me the magic is the inshore action.This southern most outcroping sitting 60 miles offshore, hard on to the 500 fathom line,is a food chain utopia.A viable anchorage off the northern sandy beach (except on a north wind) in 10 fathoms will put you over a nightfishing cornucopia(you can see bottom).Always keep a nite watch as fast current,shifting winds and 15 foot tides can cause havoc with your ground tackle.Utilize a variety of light sources and after a few hours of chumming/ chunking the water off the transom transforms to a Pacific version of the Baltimore aquarium.Nice big live baits(locally called torpedos) on subuki’s can be circle hooked off a rigger or fished under a balloon and bottom fished on a slider rig.Don’t forget to load up the livewell as these same baits are pelegic candy out on the grounds.Drop down some chunk baits for the sweet Rock Snappers,Blue Trevallies and ass kicking Cubera.A skiff here is a huge advantage for throwing surface poppers like the Yo-Zuri Sashimi Bull(strengthen the factory hook rig) on the shoals and/or putting ashore(you can always swim in).If you are so inclined day drifting in 100to120 feet just west of the shoals produces huge African Pompanos, mullet snappers(look like a 20 lbs.red striped bass),yummy triggers and other non-stop action.The 400 acre Island is totally protected and is a pristine palm fringed vision with NO ONE THERE but you.Sorry,no blackberry service.Shhhhhhhh,don’t tell anybody.

Blue Trevallie

Rock Snapper

Mullet Snapper

Food Chain! Baby squid eaten by small predator take from the stomach of a Mullet Snapper.

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