Sunday, April 26, 2015

Off Shore Fishing Is A Fun Experience

By Alta Alexander


For many fishing is a boring and a waste of time sport. The majority do however find it a very relaxing past-time where being out in nature will help to sooth the nerves and clear the head. Others still love the thought of being out in the ocean miles from shore and tackling a big fish. Off shore fishing is very popular by many all around the world and is still a growing sport.

In-shore fishing is when one is on a boat and is in sight of land. The water is only about thirty meters deep and fishing can be done on a small cabin cruiser, an inflatable, row boat or even a dinghy. These boats are all small enough to be transported on a trailer and are much cheaper than the off shore boats. The most popular choice of late is the kayak as it is very stable on water and is made of some very tough materials.

The Atlantic Ocean brings a large gathering of plankton which is a vital food source for very large shoals of Mackerel, Pilchard and Anchovies. These as well as squid and other smaller fish are the key food source for the larger predatory fish which swarm in abundance. It is a great spot to see Dolphins, Whales as well as Penguins and Seals frolicking in the surf.

Different tackle are made to catch different kinds of fish. When trying to get a Yellowfin Tuna it is recommended that one have a few Penn 30VSW 30-80#, 5'6" rods as well as reels that are spooled with a Sufix Superior Line. Having Pocket Lure Wraps and a crimper is recommended. These can come in a set with many other additions for only six thousand dollars.

The Synergy double kayak is very stable and can be manoeuvred with ease. This one has two seats and with a smaller third centre a small passenger can also enjoy the ride. If one is fishing alone the middle seat is the perfect place to be as controlling it will be easy. There are four drains that enable any water to be drained and are also fitted with four handles for easy carrying.

In the warmer water currents the Mako, Blue Shark as well as the Dorado, Wahoo and Skipjack Tuna have been caught. The Blue and Striped Marlin have been seen and caught but only seem to make an appearance during February to April each year. One will always come back to shore with having caught something.

The in-shore waters have many different smaller but same size shoals of fish. The prized Sothern Yellowtail which migrates for hundreds of miles from New Zealand to the Namibian Boarder is plentiful. Their sizes range from fifteen to forty kilograms and are mainly caught with the trolling method.

Fishing of this sort is a lot more dangerous than the shallower version and the person will need to have a good knowledge of the weather patterns as well as the safety precautions. It is not advised that beginners start here as experience is crucial. Many prefer to go on larger vessels for safety but others still enjoy the peacefulness on a small boat.




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