The Ultimate Bucket List Activity: Deep Sea Fishing
Deep-sea fishing is such a unique experience. It brings you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You’ll be filled with wonder, awe, and excitement as you embark on this fantastic journey. It is something that most people will never get the chance to do in their lifetime. If you are lucky enough to have the opportunity, you should go.
What is Deep-Sea Charter Fishing?
Deep-sea fishing charters are trips where you go out on a fishing boat or ship and fish in the open water. You can catch many different types of fish, depending on where you are.
Deep-sea charter fishing boats are often larger than inshore sportfishing vessels and can be 100 feet long. Charter boats specialize in pelagic sport fishing. Deep-sea sportfishing generally targets fish that live in open water, far away from coastlines, such as tuna, swordfish, marlin, cod, halibut, and Chilean sea bass.
What to Expect?
Deep-sea fishing is an exhilarating sport. There is nothing quite like it. It lets you cast your line into the deep blue sea and enjoy nature in its purest form. The thrill of reeling in a fish is what makes this sport so addictive and enjoyable for so many people. Fishing for larger fish such as tuna and marlin can prove to be quite challenging, but that is what makes it so enjoyable. You have to work extremely hard to reel in these types of fish.
It is a long-drawn-out process, but it pays off in the end when you get to hold your catch up in the air triumphantly. On a deep-sea fishing trip, you will be surrounded by some of nature’s fiercest predators. Humpback whales and dolphins are just a few of the animals you might encounter while on your trip. These animals can be seen playing around your boat or jumping out of the water nearby. This creates a very peaceful environment for all of those involved.
To experience something new and exciting
You will have a great time doing this because it’s something that you never tried before. It’s so fun to try new things!
It is an overall great experience
Deep-sea fishing allows you to get up close and personal with marine life. This is especially true if you are going on a deep-sea fishing charter or out on your own. You will be able to see fish that you may never see again, including some of the oldest fish in the ocean. It is something that you will remember for the rest of your life.
To relax and unwind
After a long day at work, we all need some time off to relax and unwind. Deep-sea fishing is the best way to do that because when you’re out there, you’re just going to be focusing on catching fish and having fun while doing it.
To meet new people
There are no strangers at sea because everyone is in the same boat. This means that deep-sea fishing makes for an excellent opportunity to meet people of different backgrounds, cultures, and personalities who are just like you – looking for fun and adventure onboard their boat.
To challenge yourself
There are many risks involved in deep-sea fishing, but who cares? You get to challenge yourself in the most challenging conditions and emerge victoriously. Deep-sea fishing can be dangerous, but it can also be a lot of fun if you are with the right people. The thrill of trying something new is exciting!
Deep-Sea Fishing is not for the faint-hearted. It requires courage to tackle the dangers that lie beneath the sea surface. Still, it is a great way to challenge yourself and be rewarded with a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
You will be helping to preserve marine life
Deep-sea fishing can also help preserve marine life because tournament fishers release much fish after catching them. This is part of their responsibility, and they do it so they can continue doing what they love and help others have an enjoyable time while doing it. Deep-sea fishing is not only good for those who enjoy catching fish but for those who enjoy seeing them as well.
Variety is the Spice of Life
There’s only so much you can do in shallow waters when it comes to catching fish. The same critters hang around the same spots, year after year. Every day, there are new species in the deep sea and even daily variations among the same species on longer trips. You never know what’s going to pull up on your line or when it will happen. That keeps things interesting for both fisherman and chef once the fish returns to shore.
Takeaway
If you plan on going on a deep-sea fishing trip, it can be overwhelming to figure out where to go as a beginner. There are many different factors to consider, such as price, destination, area, and many more. There are even many different types of deep-sea fishing charter trips that you can participate in. You can try bottom fishing, fly fishing, trolling, and spearfishing, to name a few.
One way to make your decision easier when choosing where to go is to find out what others have experienced on their trip. Many different websites offer reviews and rankings on their experience with the places they have been fishing at. This helps you find the best location and also narrow down your choices.
TIP! Don’t forget your camera! Pictures of your deep-sea fishing experience will bring back memories long after your trip is over.
About Captain Mark Kelley
Captain Mark Kelley is a 3rd generation fisherman and 2nd generation Captain in Panama City Beach, FL. His love of the water and fishing was influenced by his grandfather and father back in 1956. Mark currently has more than 35 years of fishing in the waters of the panhandle. Kelley Girl Charters has ‘The Lady Kelley’, which is 55 ft., and ‘The Kelley Girl,’ a 52 ft. fishing boat. Mark now has a 3rd generation Capt. in his son Carson Kelley.
