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