spring fishing for acadian reds?

[Jim in CT]

anybody ever target them specifically? there are some party boats in NH that target them early spring. They’re tiny fish obviously that you’re hauling from from really deep water with heavy gear. it ain’t as sporty as fishing a #6 nymph for a 6-inch brook trout perhaps, but it’s something to do when there might not be a whole lot else to do. and great eating from what i understand.

Anyone done it? my kids want to try this spring.