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Deep Sea Fishing Tips for Beginners

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deep sea fishing north myrtle beachWhether you’re a newbie or you’re thinking of perfecting your skills, here are some deep sea fishing North Myrtle Beach tips that can help you master this water sport. These tips can be applied regardless of the location where you want to fish.

Tips For A Memorable and Fun Deep Sea Fishing Trip

Research Your Charter Options

There are different kinds of charters with each one ready to provide you with a different experience. A private charter will accommodate your needs and offer a more personalized experience. However, you need to pay more for the privacy. Shared or group charters is a good option if you’re looking for a more affordable trip, however, you’ll be sharing the boat with people you don’t know. Make sure you know what your options are before you book a charter.

Consider the pros and cons of every season.

There are locations when the best time to go on a deep sea fishing trip is during spring and summer. However, you should also consider the off season in other locations especially if you are a beginner. You may still get exotic catches from October to March. Additionally, fishing at a time when there are fewer fishing boats out on the water means you will have to deal with lesser competition. You may enjoy an abundant haul during the offseason. If you want to catch a certain fish, you need to research first about the seasonal availability.

Check the weather before booking

Before you book a charter, you should check the weather forecasts first. You should look for a day forecasted with little wind and no rain. If you plan to go on deep sea fishing South Carolina, you should make sure that the sea will be calm. A windy day would give you a bumpy journey and the possibility of seasickness rises with bad weather.

Check weather after booking

The night before you go on a deep sea fishing trip, you should check the weather for any changes. It will be a long trip so you need to make sure that you’re wearing the right clothes.

Bring The Right Sunscreen

There are sunscreens that are not allowed during a deep sea fishing trip because they’re dangerous to the coral reefs as well as the general marine environment. The sunscreen you bring must not contain octinoxate and oxybenzone. Charter fishing experts recommend products that contain Zinc oxide or Titanium oxide. They can protect your skin from the sun and they’re safe to the marine environment.

Bring Extra Cash

Every charter company has their own policy when it comes to fish cleaning. Check this ahead of time so you will be prepared with extra cash if required. Tipping expectations differ across regions as well as charter companies. Some locations have a standard amount for the tip. In some cases, you can pay the gratuities ahead of time, and sometimes by credit card, too. But be sure to find out about it before your sport fishing trip.

 

Call Voyager Deep Sea Fishing & Dolphin Cruises now if you’re looking for a charter for your upcoming 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/