[dropcap]O[/dropcap]ffshore fishing in March will still produce in Abaco. There is a steady wahoo bite on the drop off, and as the cold fronts begin to slow down, the mahi mahi will be arriving along the weed lines—keep eyes in the sky for the frigate birds. Trolling rigged ballyhoo will produce the bites, and artificial lures that create a lot of action will all draw the attention of billfish to your spread, so be prepared.
The best weight class for offshore trolling is 30- to 50-pound gear. Try adding some trolling weights (32- to 48-ounces) to some lines to help track baits a bit deeper in the water. Great trick!
When then winds are blowing from the west-northwest, be prepared for the water to become muddy and the offshore bite to slow down quite a bit.
As an option for the windy days, inshore fishing in March can produce yellowtails, mutton snapper and grouper. Grouper season reopens March 1st.
Bottom fishing from 20 to 50 feet of water with squid, will produce bites. You can also try slow trolling the reef and grass bars with Yo-Zuri/Rapala diving plugs.
March is a great month to fish in Abaco, presenting chances of getting multiple species offshore and inshore, as well as enjoying the weather before the summer heat gets into full swing.