In the February 2006 issue of FS, now on newsstands, Florida Keys writer/fishing captain Randy Rode explains the dynamics of fishing those deepwater humps in the Straits of Florida. Rode is most intimate with the Marathon Hump, where he began fishing decades ago. Dropping baits in 400 feet of water is a specialized affair, as is trolling for tunas and other pelagics. Read the magazine to learn about some of the techniques used.

Humps

Hump (unnamed; off Key Largo) 25-00.66'N; 80-16.80'W 300 feet
Islamorada Hump 24-48.175'N; 80-26.674'W 300 feet
409 Humps 24-35.931'N; 80-35.522'W 408 feet
Marathon Humps 24-25.528'N; 80-45.327'W 500 feet
Carlson's Two Humps 24-25.110'N; 81-03.665'W 600 feet

Some Wrecks and Reefs

Alva Chapman Reef 25-17.667'N; 80-09.100'W 220 feet
Elbow Wreck 25-07.20'N; 80-13.55'W 220 feet
Wilkes Barre Wreck 24-28.46'N; 81-33.00'W 300 feet
Barge Wreck 24-26.75'N; 81-45.60'W 220 feet
Submarine Wreck 24-25.20'N; 82-02.30'W 240 feet

Source: Florida Sportsman Fishing Charts Nos. 010 (Upper Keys and Florida Bay) and 011 (Key West) [BUY IT]