Great Cape Cod Deep Sea Fishing

By Eula Clarke


While casting your line into a river, lake, or creek affords great experiences there is really nothing quite like dropping your line into a depth of 100 feet and pulling out a marlin or tuna. You can combine a family vacation with great Cape Cod Deep Sea Fishing anywhere along the New England coast. There are wonderful towns like Hyannis Barnstable Ma and others all the way up through Canada where you can charter a boat for this adventure.

Fishing Charters are expensive so if you can, go with a group of people you know. That way everyone can chip in and it will be fun for everyone. If you are going alone, just know that there will be strangers on the boat so expect to mingle, unless you can afford to hire the boat for yourself.

Whether you hire the boat for yourself, a group of friends, or with strangers, these charters do get booked quickly. Plan ahead and ask for recommendations and check online. Also, if you plan on staying at a hotel ask for their input.

Do not be discouraged if you get to town then decide you want to try your hand at deep sea fishing. Just talk to people on the docks and check out pamphlets. Make some calls and you may be able to fill in on a trip that someone else cancels on.

While booking your trip, ask what you need to bring. Usually the charter will provide the necessary licenses, life jackets, rods and bait. Do not take it for granted though and ask. Also, find out if you should bring your own food and drink.

You should bring sunglasses because the reflection of the sun off the water is very bright. Also, be reasonable and dress in clothing you do not mind getting wet. Do not wear or bring anything you do not mind getting wet or lost. Also, if you are going to be out until the sun goes down, wear or bring layers of clothing. It gets chilly out on the water.

The Captain and crew is going to know where the best fishing spots are and have good knowledge on techniques on catching a reeling them in, so listen to them. If you have questions on how to bait your line or how to get that 30 pound tuna on board, ask them and pay attention. One thing to remember, is that once you are on board the Captain is in charge. You may have hired them but the boat is their domain.

It is a good idea to keep your eyes on the horizon as it is steady. Doing this will help keep you from getting seasick. Drink lots of water. Even if it is an overcast or cloudy day, you are probably going to dehydrate quickly without realizing it. This is especially true if you are drinking alcohol on board.

After you have your catch on board, have the crew verify that it is legal limit and not an endangered species. Then have it packed in ice to keep it fresh. You will also want to get photographs while on board and on dock. Have the proof that you did catch that monster size fish and it is not just a fishing tale.




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