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Deep Sea Fishing
You and your
buddy toss some rain gear and a few pieces of equipment into the car and
head out onto the highway to the coast for a deep sea fishing excursion.
You're really excited and are looking forward to it. Deep sea fishing is
done far out in the ocean. There are many deep sea fishing grounds in
the world's oceans. Deep sea fishing excursions are best done by
charter.
You can deep sea fish for a wide range of fish species, including cod,
wolf fish, haddock, halibut, Pollock, cusk, tuna, shark, sailfish,
swordfish, rockfish, marlin, dorado and wahoo. For deep sea fishing you
will need very heavy equipment, including rods and reels. Reels must be
able to hold up to 300 yards of line. Line should be between 12 and 30
pound-test, depending on the targeted species. Inexperienced deep sea
fishing anglers should always use 30 pound-test line. Skilled anglers
will find that using a 12 pound-test line presents more of a challenge.
Be sure your rod, reel and line balance in size. Hook size should run
between 3.0 and 6.0. Leaders should be between 10 and 15 feet long and
be tied to a double line. All leaders used for deep sea fishing should
be between 30 and 50 pound-test.
Live ballyhoo is a good all round bait for sailfishing. Bigger deep
sea fishing baits include speedos, blue runners and googleyes, cut
bait, dead bait rigs and lures, however live bait is best. The best rule
of thumb for bait is to present the fish with natural prey. This is the
smaller fish that the targeted species feeds upon. Sandperch, threadfin,
herring, pilchards, hermit crabs, lugworms, mackerel, mussels, shrimp,
squid, sandeel and mullets are all good bait for deep sea fishing.
Grouper, kingfish, snapper, tuna and wahoo will all take these baits.
Learn how to plan, organize, and catch more fish on your next
deep sea fishing trip.
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Never handle
your bait after applying sunscreen without washing your hands with
non-scented soap and water. In fact, the less you handle deep sea
fishing bait, the better it is. Do not use bait that has scales missing
or if there are red spots around the nose. Deep sea fishing baits are
easily found around fish cleaning tables, markers, bridges and docks. If
you can't find bait, watch the seabirds. They fly in tight circles and
dive in spots where bait is plentiful. If pelicans dive and immediately
bring up their heads, they've found herring or pilchards. Seabirds can
tell you where bait can be found.
The gear you will need will depend partially on where you are deep
sea fishing. No matter where your deep sea fishing excursion is, be
sure to take rain gear to protect you in inclement weather. When booking
your deep sea fishing excursion, be sure to ask the charter company what
you should bring along. Most of them provide a list so that you will
bring everything you need.
Use caution when chartering a deep sea fishing excursion. Be sure
the company is in good standing and that they have the proper permits
and insurance. They should have been licensed at least two years and
willingly provide references. If they hesitate, continue your search for
a charter that is right for you. Charter companies should provide safety
equipment and be fully bondable. Don't hesitate to ask for proof of
licensing, insurance and bonds. If you have trouble choosing a charter
company, ask someone who has previous experience for a recommendation.
This could be a family member, a friend, a neighbor or a member of your
angling club.
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