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What To Expect During A Deep Sea Fishing Trip?

a person holding a fish in the water

deep sea fishingIf you have never gone on a deep sea fishing trip before, you’re only reference are TV shows, online videos, and photos of others who have gone through the trip. If you are one of those regulars, you know very well that there is a huge difference between deep sea fishing and freshwater fishing.

Deep Sea Fishing: What You Need To Know

Boarding The Fishing Charter

Once you board the fishing charter, look for a place where you can store your gear. Don’t leave your things on the deck. If the deck is wet, other anglers and the crew, needs enough space without hindering their movements. Don’t forget to sign in on the manifest. Get to know the crew, too. If you are asked if you would like to have a bag for your fish, it’s better to answer yes. Don’t forget the number that comes with your bag. If you want to join the jackpot, you’ll have to pay between $5 and $10. If you are the one who caught the biggest fish, then you’ll win the jackpot. Every individual who joins the jackpot should have their own bag.

On Your Way To The Fishing Grounds

During your deep sea fishing trip, the captain may go on the deck or talk to you over the intercom. Listen to what he is saying. He will talk about the location of the safety equipment and what you can expect about the deep sea fishing Myrtle Beach trip. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. You’ll spend about thirty minutes traveling to the fishing grounds. At this time, you’ll be given a brief lesson about the fishing gear so you should pay attention. Every boat has its own set of rules so be sure you what they are. The boat crew would like you to have fun and catch fish at the same time, so be sure to listen and do what needs to be done.

Reaching The Deep Sea Fishing Grounds

Stay calm when you reach the fishing grounds. Look for an open spot where you can wait for the captain to give the go signal to drop the lines. If you do it too early and the boat is still moving, you might get tangled up, if not, you can always reel it back in and reset it. Always be patient. You can hook early if you are using a squid as a bait. In case it’s a live fish, you should take it out of the handwell only when you are ready to fish. When you are fishing using squid, whether live or dead, there’s no need to alter your bait until it is gone. In case you are using live fish, you have to feel it at the very end of your fishing line wiggling. In case it is not alive, you should reel it back in and pin on a new bait.

After the Deep Sea Fishing Trip

Once the fishing trip is over and you’re on your way back home, a deckhand will tell you once it’s time to weigh in for your jackpot. If you joined, make sure you get your biggest catch. The jackpot weigh is an excellent time to see what other anglers have caught. Don’t forget to take pictures so be sure to bring your camera with you. When the weigh in is finished, the crew will begin cutting fish. You can have the crew cut the fish for you for only $1 or so for each fish. By the time you get home, you’ll have with you some fresh fish that is all set to cook and eat.

Call Voyager Deep Sea Fishing & Dolphin Cruises now if you are planning to go on a deep sea fishing trip in Myrtle Beach.

Voyager Deep Sea Fishing & Dolphin Cruises
1525 13th Ave N
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(910) 575-0111
(843) 626-9500
http://supervoyagerdeepseafishing.com/