Beach Blanket Kings

In the July issue, now on newsstands, contributing editor Terry Lacoss details the advent of slow-trolling tactics for big summer kings along the northeast Florida coast. See "Beach Blanket Kings," page28.

Many of the best spots line up with certain landmarks along shore, such as the Amelia Island Plantation, so-called Red Tops and the famous Captain's House north of St. Augustine Inlet.

Northeast Florida Kingfish Hotspots

Site, Lat/Long, Depth:
FA Ledge, 30-37.50'N; 81-14.47'W, 56'
Montgomery's Reef, 30-28.94'N; 81-13.20'W, 54'
Rabbits Lair Ledge, 30-31.64'N; 81-10.41'W, 54'
Bunny's Web, 30-10.44'N; 81-14.83'W, 52'
Pablo Ground Ledge, 30-20.48'N; 81-12.66'W, 47'
Ponte Vedra Ledge, 30-12.01'N; 81-09.67'W, 68'