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Published: October 2, 2006
Deep sea fishing has long been considered the elitist hobby of the wealthy. But with the prevalence of reasonably priced fishing charters, even the weekend angler on vacation has the opportunity to take a catch of a lifetime. Deep sea fishing falls under the broader category of saltwater fishing. Although the catches are not always larger, there is a greater opportunity to net more exotic species of fish.
The greatest difference between deep sea fishing and other forms of saltwater fishing is that the angler goes to the fish, utilizing a boat. Deep sea fishing is usually done near continental shelves, where ocean or water depth increases rapidly and significantly. Also, deep sea fishing utilizes the heaviest, most substantial tackle, including the largest, most powerful reels, the longest, strongest rods, the most durable line, etc.
Deep sea fishing is most popular in the warm, clear coastal waters of eastern Australia, Florida and California, the Hawaiian Islands, the Caribbean, South America and Mexico. Less notorious, but not without its advocates, the coastlines of deep south states such as Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, as well as Texas also offer excellent vantage points for fishing the Gulf of Mexico. Although the weather isn’t as pleasant as its southern counterparts, the northern Atlantic Coast also provides popular respite for deep sea anglers.
What an angler's creel contains after a successful deep sea fishing excursion is determined most significantly by region, and to a degree, by what charter service he employs, as most boats specialize in a particular catch.
Florida deep sea fishers can expect catches including tuna, wahoo, dolphin (mahi mahi), king fish, snapper and groupers.
Nearby Caribbean waters offer sailfish, white and blue marlin, wahoo, various shark species, barracuda, amberjack, kingfish, bonito, blackfin and yellowfin tuna.
Points farther east, surrounding the Gulf of Mexico, along the coastlines of southern states such as Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas, yield catches such as striped mullet, American eel, black drum, red drum, spotted seatrout, tarpon, great amberjack and cobia.
The coral reefs along the coastlines also offer red snapper, vermilion snapper and sheepshead.
Exotic fishing destinations such as the Hawaiian Islands offer catches such as blue and striped marlin, sailfish, skipjack and yellowfin tuna.
Depending on what part of the California coast one drops line, catches such as king salmon, halibut, sturgeon, bass, tuna, barracuda and shark can be expected.
The eastern shores of Australia offer the deep sea angler the chance to catch red emperor, coral trout, giant black marlin and various shark species.
The coasts of South American nations such as Argentina, Venezuela and Brazil offer the deep sea fisher the chance to catch such peregrine species such as peacock bass, white and blue marlin, snook, sailfish, wahoo, tuna, tarpon, bonefish and barracuda.
For those that choose to brave the cold, salty conditions of the northern Atlantic can expect blue fish, Atlantic codfish, pollock, haddock, mackerel, wolfish, flounder, sculpin, searobin, spiny dogfish, and striped bass.
Home. 2006. Kuuloa Kai. 22 Sept 2006. www.kuuloakai.com
SoCal Saltwater. 2006. Fishing Network. 22 Sept 2006. www.fishingnetwork.net
Fish Species. 2006. The Cairns Fishing Guide. 22 Sept 2006. www.cairnsfishing.com
Fishing. 2006. Government of Aruba. 2006. www.aruba.com
Fish You'll Catch. 2006. Deep Sea Fishing With Captain Jack. 28 Sept 2006. www.deepseafish.com
Fishing: Marine. 2006. Texas Parks and Wildlife. 28 Sept 2006. www.tpwd.state.tx.us
Sport Fishing Venezuela. 2006. Explore Yacht Tours C.A. 28 Sept 2006. www.explore-yachts.com
The greatest difference between deep sea fishing and other forms of saltwater fishing is that the angler goes to the fish, utilizing a boat. Deep sea fishing is usually done near continental shelves, where ocean or water depth increases rapidly and significantly. Also, deep sea fishing utilizes the heaviest, most substantial tackle, including the largest, most powerful reels, the longest, strongest rods, the most durable line, etc.
Deep sea fishing is most popular in the warm, clear coastal waters of eastern Australia, Florida and California, the Hawaiian Islands, the Caribbean, South America and Mexico. Less notorious, but not without its advocates, the coastlines of deep south states such as Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, as well as Texas also offer excellent vantage points for fishing the Gulf of Mexico. Although the weather isn’t as pleasant as its southern counterparts, the northern Atlantic Coast also provides popular respite for deep sea anglers.
What an angler's creel contains after a successful deep sea fishing excursion is determined most significantly by region, and to a degree, by what charter service he employs, as most boats specialize in a particular catch.
Florida deep sea fishers can expect catches including tuna, wahoo, dolphin (mahi mahi), king fish, snapper and groupers.
Nearby Caribbean waters offer sailfish, white and blue marlin, wahoo, various shark species, barracuda, amberjack, kingfish, bonito, blackfin and yellowfin tuna.
Points farther east, surrounding the Gulf of Mexico, along the coastlines of southern states such as Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas, yield catches such as striped mullet, American eel, black drum, red drum, spotted seatrout, tarpon, great amberjack and cobia.
The coral reefs along the coastlines also offer red snapper, vermilion snapper and sheepshead.
Exotic fishing destinations such as the Hawaiian Islands offer catches such as blue and striped marlin, sailfish, skipjack and yellowfin tuna.
Depending on what part of the California coast one drops line, catches such as king salmon, halibut, sturgeon, bass, tuna, barracuda and shark can be expected.
The eastern shores of Australia offer the deep sea angler the chance to catch red emperor, coral trout, giant black marlin and various shark species.
The coasts of South American nations such as Argentina, Venezuela and Brazil offer the deep sea fisher the chance to catch such peregrine species such as peacock bass, white and blue marlin, snook, sailfish, wahoo, tuna, tarpon, bonefish and barracuda.
For those that choose to brave the cold, salty conditions of the northern Atlantic can expect blue fish, Atlantic codfish, pollock, haddock, mackerel, wolfish, flounder, sculpin, searobin, spiny dogfish, and striped bass.
Home. 2006. Kuuloa Kai. 22 Sept 2006. www.kuuloakai.com
SoCal Saltwater. 2006. Fishing Network. 22 Sept 2006. www.fishingnetwork.net
Fish Species. 2006. The Cairns Fishing Guide. 22 Sept 2006. www.cairnsfishing.com
Fishing. 2006. Government of Aruba. 2006. www.aruba.com
Fish You'll Catch. 2006. Deep Sea Fishing With Captain Jack. 28 Sept 2006. www.deepseafish.com
Fishing: Marine. 2006. Texas Parks and Wildlife. 28 Sept 2006. www.tpwd.state.tx.us
Sport Fishing Venezuela. 2006. Explore Yacht Tours C.A. 28 Sept 2006. www.explore-yachts.com
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