"Bandit” reels are a common fishing gear used in the Snapper Grouper fishery in both the South Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico.  It is a selective gear that uses either hydraulic or electric reels, bandit” arms and mono (strong fishing line) to bring fish up from deep waters. Using electric bandit reels, snapper grouper fishermen make every effort to target only those species that are in season and can be brought back to the dock.  Using this selective gear is just another way to sustainably harvest our catch!