Cape Cod Deep Sea Fishing 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.

In places where deep-sea fishing is plentiful, especially vacation spots, you will have no trouble finding a charter boat. Prepare ahead of time though because they do fill up quickly. The need to book several days to several weeks ahead of time is not unusual. Ask people for recommendations, check pamphlets, and research online.

However, if you wait until you get to your vacation spot, take a sightseeing tour or walk along the docks and talk to people there, asking for suggestions. You may get lucky and be able to go out in a day or two, or you might find a better deal.

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.

Just in case they do not mention it, do take sunscreen and sunglasses. The reflection from the sun on the water is much brighter than most people expect. Dress in cloths that can get soaked in salt water. It will also be smart to bring a sweat shirt for when the sun starts setting because it gets very chilly.

Remember once you set foot on the boat, the captain is in charge, not you. Yes, you may have hired them, but the captain is always the boss. The crew will be helpful and knowledgeable, so listen to them. Ask for their help on which rod and technique to use and let them show you how to bait the hook. Also, listen to them once you have your catch on the line and do not be timid if you need help reeling it in.

Here are two other easy tips. One is to stay hydrated, so drink plenty of water. Again, people do not realize how bright the sun is on the open water and they get dehydrated even on cloudy or overcast days. The second tip is to keep your eyes on the horizon if you start feeling queasy. The boat and water may rock and roll but the horizon is steady, keeping your eyes on it will help prevent seasickness.

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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