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Monday, July 20, 2015

Cape Cod Deep Sea Fishing Tips For Newbies

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.

The first difference is you will have to charter a boat. You will have more fun if you know a group of people that will join you. That way everyone will split the cost. Otherwise, unless you can afford to hire a boat yourself, you will be spending the day on a boat with strangers, so expect to mingle and share the space.

Where ever deep-sea fishing is available, there will be charters for hire. But it is a popular sport and vacation activity so book your trip early. Most charters are booked weeks in advance.

You can still probably find one when you get to your vacation location. One good way to do so, is to take a sightseeing tour on a boat or walk the docks and ask for recommendations from the vendors. It is possible to still find a trip at a reasonable cost.

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.

While preparing for your trip be sure to take along your sunglasses and sunscreen. People do not realize just how the bright the sunlight is when reflecting off the water. Things to not bring are jewelry or anything else you do not want to lose or have get soaked. The cloths you wear should be layered as your trip will probably last all day and it gets very cool on the water once the sun begins to sink.

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.

One thing that will help prevent sea sickness is if you keep your eyes on the horizon as it remains steady even though the water and boat will be rocking or rolling. Also, stay hydrated by drinking lots of water. The wind and sun will dry you out with you realizing it especially if it is an overcast day. Alcohol use is usually associated with deep-sea charters so, again, be sure to drink plenty of water in addition so as not to get dehydrated.

Take lots of pictures so you can prove you really did catch a big one. Put your catch on ice so you can get it home fresh. Also, obey the legal limits and do not keep any endangered fish.




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