It was a Saturday evening. I was with four of my closest friends in my apartment, listening to podcast and relaxing. It was my friend Joseph who said, "It has been a while since we've gone on a vacation." Deep sea fishing has always provided plenty of excitement for adrenaline junkies like us and we instantly decided to head towards Crooked Island the following Friday. So, without further delay, we contacted a reputed
deep sea fishing charters service provider the next day.
Earlier, we had done zip-lining, snorkeling, tarantula spotting and bone fishing, but, there is always something very relaxing about
deep sea charter fishing. After all, as they say, "A bad day at fishing is better than a good day at work."
Joys of being a reel expert We usually did deep sea fishing in 30 feet deep water. This type of fishing allows you to catch marlin, swordfish, tuna, wahoo, mackerel, and sometimes sharks as well. These are the species you usually won't get in shallower water. Reeling in these big fishes is an adventure in itself and it is quite a challenge for all those thrill seeking anglers out there. Undoubtedly, deep sea fishing is an experience of a lifetime. After all, as Henry David Thoreau once said, "Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after."
Fishing spots that prove to be gold mines There are many locations which provide a diverse variety of fishes. Some of these locations include Hawaii, Prince Edwards Islands, St Lucia and Phuket. Before getting on the yacht with your
deep sea charter fishing service provider, it is important for you to keep few things in your mind:
- Fish close to a reef: Small fishes live near the reefs. So these areas prove to be gold mines for bigger fishes which tend to come near the reefs to feed on the smaller ones.
- When fishing for tuna, keep an eye out for several other species too: Dolphins and Tuna often look the same. Make sure that you know the difference between the two so that you don't fish a Dolphin instead of a Tuna.
- Novice anglers should go fishing with an expert: If you're a first-timer in deep sea fishing, it would be wise for you to go with an experienced angler. He will know the waters well and where to catch the fish. Additionally, an experienced angler will be able to help the novice in emergency situations.
- Take appropriate safety measures: It's important to take a yacht or a big boat for deep sea fishing. The reason? Well, the waves might be heavy and your boat/yacht must withstand the harsh environment.
Before heading for our trip, I researched a bit on Crooked Island and the kinds of fishes available there. Last time when we went to the coast of North Carolina, we caught as many Amberjacks as possible. Between catching the Jacks, we also caught Red Snappers. A little advice here: Bring few zip lock bags because you'll take home plenty of fishes from this place.
Waiting with bated breath Much to our surprise, our
deep sea fishing charter service provider informed us that he can arrange for a smaller console boat with a local guide for us to get closer to the action. And all we could say at this hour was - a fishing line has a hook at one end and an optimist at the other.
