Deep Sea Fishing

What Is Deep Sea Fishing?
Deep sea fishing is a form of angling that requires deep waters and usually takes place further away from land. The water depth should be at least 30 meters to be considered deep sea fishing territory. This fishing method is also often called offshore boat fishing, sport fishing, and big game fishing.

How Is Deep Sea Fishing Different From Normal Fishing?
Glad you asked! By going out on a boat into the deeper waters, the fisherman is suddenly exposed to a pool of deep sea fish. These are totally different than your regular shallow water fish. We are talking big game fish - sharks, tuna, marlin, and swordfish just to name a few. You normally will not find these species closer to shore, as they require open and deeper waters to feed. The swimmers and surfers are surely thankful for that.

Check out this video to the see the kind of struggle that often take place during deep sea fishing.



Why Is It Fun?
This should be obvious by now, but let us discuss it anyway.

Picture a scenario - you go down to the local lake, cast your line, sit a while and catch your glorious carp or trout. Sounds like fun and it is.

Now picture this - you and some of your best friends sail out on a charter boat to go deep sea shark fishing. Do you have the Jaws theme playing in your head yet? Deep sea fishing puts the x in extreme sport fishing.

When it comes to adrenalin, there is simply no comparison between shallow water and the best deep sea fishing.

Check out this video to see some of the larger fish caught recently.



A Closer Look at Deep Sea Fishing Tuna
To describe an average deep sea tuna fishing expedition let's take Prince Edward Island in Canada is an example location. As you set out on your boat, you will often find whales, dolphins, and seals on your way to the fishing spot. For bait you will normally use mackerel, which you can catch or purchase before you set out in the deep sea.

PEI features the large bluefin tuna that often puts up a fight of two to four hours. There have even been recorded cases of blufin tuna fighting for as long as 24 hours. Finally, when the fish tires out, it begins making less energetic circles and this is the time to begin reeling it in.

Your trip is usually over at dusk, hopefully with a picture of you standing beside a huge tuna to take home.


The How-To Guide: Deep Sea Fishing Shark
A blue shark caught deep sea fishing off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada.One of the first and most important mentions according to the guides for how-to deep sea fishing is conservation. Always keep nature first and fun second. Fishing for sharks can be an exhilarating experience, but they are slow to reproduce and we must take extreme caution to not overfish. Therefore, the catch and release method can be extremely fun and a lot more conservative on the environment.

You are going to need a large boat; something in the range of 35 to 40 feet. You need the space for gear, the shark, and all your friends who are going to witness your majestic clash with one of nature's most powerful beasts.
For bait, you need something that bleeds. Sharks go crazy for blood, so the more the better. The usual suspects for shark bait are tuna, eels, and stingrays.
Make sure you bring the correct float. You will need to float your bait at different depths, so going out properly prepared is the key. Floats are usually made of Styrofoam or plastic balloons.
Once caught, HANDLE WITH CAUTION! This can not be stressed enough. Sharks are extremely agile and very quick. The second you do no respect it, it bites you. It is best to let an experienced shark fisherman handle your first catches to show you how it is supposed to be done properly. Even then, do not mess with a beast. Try to be gentle and not cause injury to the shark. Often even a small injury will mean a long and painful death to an animal that depends on its prime form to catch it prey.

5 Important Deep Sea Fishing Tips
Be One With Nature
A deep sea fisherman needs to establish some intuition and learn how to read into signs that a novice may not catch. For example, if you sea birds like gulls hovering over a particular area, that might be a good sign that there are smaller fish an a particular area, which means that the larger fish can not be too far either.
When Fishing For Tuna, Look Out For Dolphins
The two species often school together, so the dolphins often mark the tuna. Careful though, dolphins are protected so make sure you do not try to catch one.
Fish Near A Reef
There are many smaller fish that live on the reef, so the large fish go there to feed. This can be a potential gold min.
Motion Sickness
Motion sickness is an important factor to consider if you are a novice who has never gone out deep sea fishing. The purpose of the trip is supposed to be exhilarating fun. It will turn out quite differently than expected if you are prone to motion sickness. There are medications you can take to alleviate some of the symptoms, but if you are really prone to it, then reconsider the trip.
Go With Experts
It is always a good idea to have at least one person on board who knows a lot about deep sea fishing. A novice group should never travel alone, as this is a sport that holds a lot more danger than the average fishing trip. There are plenty of excellent deep sea fishing guides who can make your trip both fun and safe. It is also a recommended to find as much deep sea fishing info and learning materials as possible before heading out.

Best Deep Sea Fishing Spots
Hawaii
Available all year and you will find some of the best fishing variety of fish including marlin, tuna, and sailfish.
Coast of Maine
Here you will find some of the largest bluefin tuna and is also great for whale watching.
Florida Gulf Coast
Florida has some of the best deep sea fishing gulf locations in the world.
Destin
Deep sea fishing Destin is probably the most popular location among Florida spots.
Daytona Beach
Key West
Miami
Dauphin Island
Some of the most affordable deep sea fishing options in the United States.
Bodega Bay, California
Bodega Bay offers some of the most exciting king salmon fishing available.
Prince Edward Island
PEI offers giant bluefin tuna and shark fishing for the deep sea fishing enthusiasts wanting to visit Canada.
Cancun
Cancun offers all year fishing for several species like snapper, mackerel, barracuda, and shark.
Sitka, Alaska
Alskan fishing offers some of the largest halibut and salmon fishing around.
St. Lucia
St. Lucia has excellent fishing for blue marlin and yellow fin tuna and is also popular for whale and dolphin watching.

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Are You Choosing the Right Type of Bait to Lure Your Fish?

By Puneet Singhal

When most people think of Bass Fishing Bait, what comes to mind is usually basic information that's not particularly interesting or beneficial. But there's a lot more to choosing the right Bass Fishing Bait than just the basics.

Most of this information comes straight from the Bass Fishing pros who know what type of the bait is best to lure your fish. Careful reading to the end virtually guarantees that you'll know what they know.

How can you catch a big fish? How can you attract those fish when daytime? How can you have the best catch of your life? May be you need to seduce those fish to come into your fishing rod. But what you really need is the best fishing lure.

Fishing lures is very important to bass fishing because it will help you catch more fish or even win that very important fishing tournament. There are various types of lures that are used specifically for bass fishing. There are fishing lures each for use in luring small fish, for fish living in shallow waters, for fast swimming fish, for big and large fish as well as for a big-mouthed fish.

In Bass fishing you need to pull the fish's attention towards you. Fishing lures help you to excite the fish awareness. Some of the lures contain a rotating and shaking action and it produces an overall thrill for the starving trout, pinfish or bass into a feeding emotion.

Some of the Bass fishing lures create a charm for the fish and works in wonders in catching your favorite fish. They come up with a multi-color design so that the fish can see the lures clearly and get attracted. A fish-like imitation also makes a fish swims fast towards it. This is one of the oldest form of fishing lures.

Other Bass Fishing lures are also designed to be thick in the middle and have a curve at the both edges to create an angle when it is soaked on the water. The design and its actions of the fish lures will also let you manipulate the fish and you will catch them in the easiest way.

To look more fashionable some of the fishermen have a different color for their fishing lures, like the silver, gold plated, red/white, firetiger, lightning flash, rainbow color, shades of red gold and the yellow slash.

Bass fishing lures comes in a different size; some of them are slender and thin, others are big with tiny edges, depending upon the size of the fish you want to catch. If you want to catch a small fish and the fishing lures you are using are very big the fish might think that it is a predator and he will not go to your hook. Fishing lures should also depend upon the size of the fishing hook.

Several of the Bass Fishing lures also vary in the weight, some fishing lures are ultra light and they are angled so that it will cause a spin. As an effect of the angel the fishing lure will be consistent on its action, it can also have the territorial defense against the instinct of the predator fish.

Added features to the lures like a life-like fish shape can also be a very effective way to catch the attention of the fish. These fishes have three-dimensional images that will make the lure look irresistible. Several types of life-like fish lures have sparkling eyes so that it would be easy for the fish to identify the lure and the fish will get tempted.

If you want to have deep fishing lures, those with tight design will exile, break and do better than any other crankbaits. Because of the features a wobbling effect in swallow water. Some of professional anglers add some blood on their crank baits so that hungry fish will immediately recognize it and swim towards the lure. Afterwards if the fish already take up the scent of blood, the fish will surely bite the hook.

You must choose the best way to attract the fish. It is not about fooling the fish, it is about thinking of the wisest idea in order for you to attract them.

Take time to consider the points presented above. What you learn may help you overcome your hesitation to take action. Go fishing!

Puneet Singhal is a seasoned bass fisherman who is always on the lookout for the new tricks and techniques to catch more fishes each time he go for fishing.

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Alternative Fishing Styles

By Antonio Salgado

There we were, me and my new fishing apprentice at the lake. I was teaching him the rudiments of handling the rod and putting the bait and we were trying to catch a lake trout while discussing everything from sports to the most effective technique to escape from boring clothes-shopping with our wives. I got some good ideas, I must confess.

At some point he asked me if there were some other fishing techniques or alternative styles. "Is it always just a fishing rod, reel, bait, and waiting in sport fishing?" he asked.

Of course it is the most common way to fish but it is not the only way to fish. In sport fishing, there are different techniques and tools for fishing depending on the type of fish you want to catch. There are even games you can play with friends or family.

One of Murphy's laws says that if something can be used for something else besides its original use, someone will do it. Some techniques or methods are more dangerous or fun than others.

Before I could explain him about some fun ways to fish as well as others too dangerous to practice for a starter, I don't know why it came to my mind a piece from the New Testament that says that Jesus is reported to have said to his disciples: "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." (Matthew 4:19). Then I said that in those times, fishing with a net in a group was considered an honest effort to make a living. I don't know if he is a religious man, but he agreed with that idea.

Some of you might not like the techniques discussed here. Others will love them; it is a mater of diversity and sportsmanship.

One of the first fishing techniques we discussed and one I like, is Hand

Fishing, also known as Trout Tickling or Noodling if you are fishing

catfish. Noodling doesn't require any kind of fishing tool but your hand

and it is fun, just try it sometime. It is also possible to fish lobsters

when you are diving or "Pearl" Fishing.

A variant of it is the Hand-Line Fishing. You just need a line and a small piece of wood or something to roll the line. I've seen this done at some beaches in Mexico but, as far as I know, this is illegal in Kansas.

Another "ancestral" way to fish is Spear Fishing. Traditional Spear

Fishing is restricted to shallow waters, but the development of the spear

gun has made this method much more efficient. Fishing can be done with an

ordinary spear or a specialized variant such as an eel spear or with a

long or short trident. You can be at a river shore or in the water with

basic or complete scuba equipment. A variant of this is "Bow Fishing"

which might not be fun if you keep losing arrows!!

Net Fishing is another method of sport fishing. All fishing nets are

meshes that are usually knotted by a relatively thin thread. Modern nets

are usually made of nylon, although nets made of wool or silk thread were

common until recently and are still used in certain areas. The casting net is circular and the diameter varies. The way to use it is sinking it at the same time you make a forward motion from surface-down to bottom and then up. There is a chance that you catch something else, but hey, some coracles are as good as fish, besides this is also the way they are caught.

Trawling is a fishing method that involves pulling a fishing net through

the water behind one or more boats. In Mexico there is a place where the

nets simulate butterflies wings and fish like this. A gill net catches

fish which try to pass through it by snagging on the gill covers. Thus

trapped, the fish can neither advance trough the net nor retreat.

I find Kite Fishing very exotic. It was invented in China and then learned by people in New Guinea and other Pacific Islands. It is a very

non-traditional way of fishing for a newbie getting into the fishing

world. It was used by people who did not have a boat to fish, but also was very handy when fishing conditions were difficult or the fishing places were inaccessible or dangerous.

Ice Fishing, do I have to say more? Just get a line, a hook and open a

hole in the ice, just don't put your hand in it!

Fish Trapping is another way for fishing. There are two types of traps:

the semi-permanent and the permanent. Depending on the type of fish you

want to get, the traps can be several feet long to relatively short. An

example is dam fishing by building a temporary dam in such a way that

makes it easier to catch the fish. Other types are the tripods used in the Congo and the weir structures or baskets used in medieval times. The

baskets or weir structures are built according to the fish to catch

Another "natural" way to fish, involves trained animals like cormorant,

remoras and dogs.

Fishing using toxins is not a healthy way for catching fish. There are

some natural toxins found in some plants, and the main idea is to paralyze the fish so you can easily catch it by hand. The fish either dies right after suffocating or later in transport. This is not only dangerous because you can get poisoned too, but it is illegal.

In my opinion, using explosives are not only dangerous for you if you

don't know how to handle explosives, but also for the environment. It

kills by direct hit or shockwave. The worst thing about it is that it is not selective.

Another dangerous practice is electro-fishing. It sounds like a new dance,

but actually is a fishing technique that involves electricity. Depending

on the type of fish, you can select the voltage (a bit of electrical

knowledge would be good) to stun the fish. The problem is that you can

also injure a diver and he can get really mad at you. The device is supposed to be secure for water usage since it has a dead-man-switch in case you fall in the water.

So my Padawan learner might want to get into other fishing techniques. And I hope he does as long as he doesn't blow up a lake or electrocute someone else, after all, fishing is a gentlemen's sport based on honest effort.

Happy fishing!!!!

"Tony the Tuna" is a fishing enthusiast and a regular contributor writer for Fly-Fishing-North-America.com. If you want to learn more about fly fishing visit http://www.fly-fishing-north-america.com

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Fishing in Canada - Many Reasons to Go!

By Craig Fiske

For beautiful scenery and an amazing outdoor adventure, freshwater fishing in Canada is a perfect setting. Canada fishing trips are are central to many people's vacation plans. This is for good reason. Remote water systems in Canada provide some of the best fishing opportunities on the planet.

Times are busy. Getting a break in a remote region of Canada is often just what the doctor ordered. In the north, the fishing is unparalleled on the continent. You will experience not only big fish, but aggressive fish. The fast moving waters, deep lakes and amazing rock structures provide the perfect setting for this outdoor experience.

For serious anglers there are a large number of fishing locations right across the country. Freshwater fishing in Canada offers the incredible water systems of Ontario and Quebec along with the amazing rivers of British Columbia. With the points in between, there are countless untouched waters in Canada. This means spirited battles from fish that grow in strong numbers and sizes!

British Columbia offers some of the most remarkable trout and Salmon fishing found anywhere. Fly anglers from all over the world congregate to this province hoping to land that river bound lunker. You want to talk about panorama? How about embarking on a Canadian fishing vacation that is situated in a scenic mountain region? There are slow and fast moving waters throughout the province with an abundance of fish! This province will certainly test your fishing skills. Fishing in BC is something you will never forget!

Moving east, the Canadian Prairie Provinces are more than just prairie! Don't let their moniker fool you. From Alberta through Saskatchewan and into Manitoba there is a vast stretch of Canadian Shield. This area is spotted with over two hundred thousand lakes and dazzling scenery. Picture being tucked into a lake deep in the Canadian Shield where there is nothing but your lodge and amazing fishing. Many folks swear by the northern Prairie Provinces and they revisit every year.

Further east, Ontario and Quebec continue to offer outstanding freshwater fishing. The different regions to choose from while fishing Canada's 2 largest provinces truly is a marvel. Ontario alone has over 200,000 lakes, and is home to more types of fish than anywhere else in the country. From pike to salmon to walleye and muskie, there is something for you in these 2 beautiful provinces.

Anglers from all over the world look forward to freshwater fishing in Canada each year. Walleye fishing in Canada remains the centerpiece of many Canadian fishing vacations. Their spirited nature and great taste make them the most sought after interior fish in the country.

There is a wide variety of trout species in Canada that lure anglers every year to test their skills. Rainbow trout, lake trout, brown and brook trout are are sought after on both flies and spinners. Seeing a rainbow spring its body completely out of the water during a gritty battle is worth the price of admission. Trout are caught in both lakes and rivers across Canada and are the prize many fishermen seek while freshwater fishing in Canada!

The muskie and northern pike are perhaps the two most aggressive freshwater fish in Canada. They wait under structure and in standing weed beds waiting to assault unsuspecting prey as it swims by. These ambushes frequently result in a violent strike and a strong-willed fight you had better be ready for. Each year pike well over 30 pounds and muskie over 40 pounds are caught on freshwater fishing trips in Canada. If it's a battle you want - these fish are for you!

No matter the province you select for your Canada fishing trip, you are in for some of the best meals of your life. Nothing beats the taste of fresh fish (especially if caught that day). Many Canada fishing lodges offer the chance to experience shore lunches. Fish right out of the water and into the frying pan is a big reason many fishermen come to Canada for their fishing trips. Eating your tasty catch on the shore of an uncharted island holds something special for every angler.

When looking for a place to stay while freshwater fishing in Canada, you have many options. Canadian outfitters can supply a wide assortment of services. Everything from a straightforward boat rental to a full service guided fishing excursion can be arranged. Many outfitters go to great lengths to "pamper" their guests. Some full service fishing lodges provide daily maid and linen service, all meals and even the use of hot tubs (to end your day just right).

As fishing in Canada continues to grow in popularity (particularly in the north) the planning cycle for these trips is starting earlier. Many anglers begin booking their Canada fishing trips one year in advance. Don't be asleep at the switch. Make your bookings early!

There are a number of great reasons to start a tradition freshwater fishing in Canada. Find yours today! Get your family and friends together and try it out. You'll be glad that you did!

Craig Fiske has been an avid Canadian Angler for over 30 years. Freshwater Fishing Canada [http://www.freshwater-fishing-canada.com/canadianfishingtrips_1.html] provides solid advice for walleye, pike, muskie, a variety of trout and more. Ice fishing tips and easy fish recipes too! Good ideas about where to go in Canada, and when to take your fishing vacation!

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