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OFFSHORE FISHING 101 Tips
on making your first trip enjoyable BY Jerry Powell Amberjack Performance Reels An offshore trip can a memorable experience with some advance planning. So often first time anglers come back with the “deer in the headlights” look because they were not prepared. The following information will apply for both ½ day to two-day charters for the first timer and the experienced angler. What to bring non –tackle:
TACKLE
THE EVENT Most of the 1 day charters depart at approximately 9:00 PM, I recommend that you be at the dock 1 hour prior to departure You will also need to pay a bunk fee and Mexican permit fee (all about $10) for the 1 day charters. When you board, Rods and reels get put away (They have racks) and stow your non- fishing gear in the staterooms. Next you will register again with one of the deckhands. If you want into the jackpot and coffee in the mornings it will cost about $12. They will assign you a number, remember that number. You will depart and head over to the bait receiver
to load up with fresh bait. If
you have the opportunity, watch while the deck hands load up bait. Often
either the Captain or the deckhands will reject scoops to obtain more
lively bait. After leaving the bait receiver. The Captain will give a
speech on the game plan. If you are on a one day charter the next morning at approx 5:00 am you will begin fishing. If the Capt has metered fish we will throw over either sardines or anchovy’s. If not they will begin to troll. The first four (1-4 assigned numbers) will begin and a rotation will continue. While trolling if someone yells “hookup” The boat will stop and as it slides you will hook up bait. Use the small aquarium net you brought to scoop out the liveliest bait you can find. Be very careful in handling your bait. If you are trying sardines, (bigger) then butt hook it with no weight, if you are using Anchovies you will need a sinker about 3-4 feet above the hook. Hook the Anchovy thru the eyes. You will toss out your bait out at the stern, with the reel out of gear. Keep your thumb on the spool lightly and let line out. We will be doing the tuna shuffle; you will be moving around the boat along the rail, this allows you to keep your line in front of you. If the spool starts to sing count to 3 and throw it in gear and pull up on your rod. This helps set the hook. (If you are not bit in 60 seconds get new bait). Make sure your drag is set correctly. Once hooked up the fish will run. Let him, it will wear him out; once he has slowed down or quit taking line it’s time to work. Pull up, wind down. Follow your fish. If you are new to this let the deckhand know. He will be your best friend. Follow his instructions to the tee and you will land fish. If the deck hand is not around and you see the fish below, yell Color, The deckhand will know it’s close to gaffing.
With any hopes you will be dead tired from catching fish. The Deckhands will come around and ask if you want your fish filleted.
I highly recommend this, they do an excellent job. Your fillets are put into zip lock bags for transporting home. We will depart at about 12:00 noon.
Arrive at the dock at about 9:00 pm. On the way home you will settle with the boat. They will total up the fish fillet charges, drink and food. Leave a tip if you can afford it, about $20-$50 is good. They will call you number in front of the landing and you will get your fish. They sell ice at the landing and heavy plastic garbage bags, all very reasonable. Good Luck and good fishing.
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