| Deep sea fishing is a sport that is not for | | | | location that is far from the coastline. |
| everyone. But for others who take the time to | | | | Another consideration for deep sea fishing is |
| have a deep sea fishing experience, it can be | | | | the amount of time you will be in the sun. |
| quite rewarding. After all, for some this is | | | | You will be in direct sunlight that is also |
| like the snowboarding of the fishing world - | | | | bouncing back at you off the glassy water |
| the "extreme sport." The adrenaline rush you | | | | surface. This could be putting you at risk |
| get as you pull that swordfish or marlin over | | | | for sunburn. There is usually no cover from |
| the side of the boat is unmatched by any | | | | the heat that will be beating down on you all |
| other experience. Before you decide to go on | | | | day. It is true that most charter boats have |
| a deep sea fishing expedition, you should | | | | cabins in which you can find shelter from the |
| consider a few things to determine whether or | | | | sun, however, you can't fish from inside. You |
| not this type of activity is a good idea for | | | | may want to reconsider making the trip if you |
| you. For example, you may not be cut out for | | | | are fair skinned or sunburn easily or are |
| deep sea fishing if you tend to get motion | | | | especially susceptible to dehydration or heat |
| sickness easily. If you are unsure of how | | | | stroke. If you do decide to go, whether or |
| well you can handle the waves of the open | | | | not you expect to be affected by these |
| water, try an inexpensive, short excursion | | | | ailments, take with you strong SPF sunblock, |
| first to test your sea legs. Usually you can | | | | a hat, and plenty of water. Charters will |
| charter a one or two hour ride offshore that | | | | usually provide water for you as well, but |
| will take you out a mile or so to experience | | | | take your own also. If you are prepared, deep |
| the feeling of the ocean so you can make your | | | | sea fishing can be the thrill of a lifetime. |
| determination if you can handle the waves. | | | | Don't be put off by the special |
| When deep sea fishing, you will be in a | | | | considerations that must be taken into |
| location where land is not in sight, so you | | | | account. Simply be cautious and be prepared, |
| will need to determine if that bothers you. | | | | but go out and enjoy yourself! |
| Often, when you get out to sea about ten | | | | |
| miles or more, you lose sight of the | | | | Paula Radmall is a boating enthusiast as well |
| shoreline. If this thought frightens you, | | | | as an author and editor for . Paula enjoys |
| deep sea fishing may not be your sport and | | | | boating with her family and friends, and has |
| you may want to consider a different type of | | | | been around the boating industry for 25 |
| fishing activity. The deep sea where the | | | | years. |
| biggest fish can be caught will only be in a | | | | |