Showing posts with label Ocean Fishing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ocean Fishing. Show all posts

Monday

Deep-Sea Charter Boat Service Tips


Choosing the right charter boat for you vacation fishing trip can be the difference between an outing you will always cherish, or a nightmare you will never forget. Use these Deep-Sea Charter Boat Service tips and the selection process can get a lot easier.


The very first thing you have to do is make an honest (and I do mean honest) evaluation of your fishing skills. Hooking and battling marlin, tuna and other toothy adversaries is not like being the King Crappie Viking on your local pond. Ocean fish can hurt you, bad. They will have skilled mates to help you, but the ultimate responsibility is yours. Learn all you can beforehand about ocean fishing techniques. 
 
The next thing is to determine what you want out of the trip. Is this a way to spend time with the family, or get away from them? Are you trying to prove something to yourself? Is it just a personal challenge? Keep in mind that there are charters that specialize in ultimate fishing trips for experienced anglers, and those that cater to family outings, and less experienced blue-water anglers.
Next, you need to determine what kind of fishing you want to do. Do you want to yank snappers, halibut and groupers from the bottom, or do you want to go high-speed trolling for tuna, wahoo and bill-fish? Are you interested in shark fishing? There are charters that specialize in all of these. Pick the right charter for the right trip.
After you've done all this, it's time to do some field-work. You can use the internet to find charters in the area where you want to go, and get ratings and reviews from people that actually went out with them. You can check on their Better Business Bureau ratings, and even call local bait shops and ask for references. The internet has done more to promote good business than any other single thing I can think of.
Once you get down to a short-list of 5 or so charters, call them and discuss the trip. Be specific about your desires, because no matter how good they are, they cannot read minds. Be sure to arrive a few days early so you can have time to personally tour each boat and meet the crew in-person. Never go out with anyone you have not met personally, or have personally checked-out the boat. Always check the boat for general 
 condition: Does it appear to be in good repair? Does the crew appear neat and professional, or do they act more like Moe, Larry and Curly? Good Captains and crews are proud of their vessels, and go to great lengths to take care of them. Is all the required safety equipment on-board? Be sure to ask about emergency procedures. Is at least one of the crew certified in First Aid and CPR? Once you have answered all the questions, your selection is much easier. Now you worry about the best rates. Keep in mind, usually, you get what you pay for. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.


Be sure to talk to the Captain. Ask about what specific services they offer. Be sure to ask about their Cancellation Policies, refunds, and deposits. Make sure you understand the entire price for the voyage, and compare prices. Your vacation is not going to be a lot of fun if you spend your entire bankroll on one fishing trip. 
 
With a few Deep-Sea Charter Boat Service tips, your fishing vacation can be a lot more fun.

Happy Fishing.
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Deep-Sea Charter Boat Service Tips

Sunday

Atlantic Ocean Fishing Tips


The Atlantic Ocean is the 2nd largest ocean in the world. It runs along the east coast of Canada, and the United States, around Great Britain, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, western Europe, down along the east coast of South America, and the west coast of Africa. It covers 20% of the planets surface area. The equator divides the Atlantic Ocean into the North, and South Atlantic Oceans. The Atlantic Ocean was formed when the super-continent Pangea, split apart into our modern continents, approximately 130 million years ago. It's deepest part is 28, 230 feet deep, at the Milwaukee Deep, a part of the Puerto Rico Trench, just 84 miles north of San Juan, Puerto Rico.


The Atlantic is home to a wide variety of fish. Unfortunately, this has led to the Atlantic being the most heavily fished ocean for commercial fisheries. Many species are in decline as a result, such as Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna, Atlantic Salmon, anchovies, Orangy Roughy, sablefish, sole, and cod. But there are still plenty of fish for sport anglers. Blue Marlin, Bluefin, Yellowfin and Bigeye Tuna, wahoo, dorado, mako shark, and other pelagic cruisers are still readily caught throughout the Atlantic. There are great opportunities for inshore species as well, such as speckled trout, redfish, striped bass, and others. You can increase your catch by learning a few Atlantic Ocean fishing tips, before you go out.
  • Redfish love marshes. Try to fish in water less than 1-1/2 feet deep when possible. Any deeper, and the redfish find too many place to hide. When the tide goes out, fish the edges of creeks and canals.
  • For speckled trout, bottom -fishing with live bait is one of the best methods. Use Kahle hooks with live shrimp. Don't use any weight, but let the bait swim around freely. This drives specks insane.
  • When you are vertical-fishing, nothing beats a fish-finder rig. Attach a pyramid sinker to the end of your line, then make two dropper loops, the first 18” above the weight, and the next 18” above the first loop. Now, tie on two Kahle hooks and bait them with squid or shrimp. Lower this rig to the bottom, and keep your line tight. You'll catch a lot of fish, fast this way.
  • One of the best rigs for tuna is an Umbrella rig, that allows you to use 5-7 jigs, side-by-side while trolling. It resembles a school of fleeing bait-fish.

Fishing in the Atlantic Ocean can result in some memorable catches, especially when you use some of these Atlantic Ocean fishing tips.

Happy fishing.



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Atlantic Ocean Fishing Tips