The Ultimate Experience Of Fishing In The Bahamas

By Kerri Stout


Whatever the age or status, fishing is an experience for everyone. If it is at the Bahamas, then it is the only true ultimate experience. The most famous water sport on world is fishing in the Bahamas. This is a place both beginners and experienced anglers will find comfortable as there is something for everyone.

Crossing from Florida, you may use your own boat to fish on the Bahamas. Alternatively, you may opt to hire the services of an angling guide and a charter boat. Going out to the open waters of the deep sea will require you to have a big boat at least 35 to 40 feet to accommodate all your gear and probably a shark. There are various ways to fish in the Bahamas.

Bahamas is known for Bone fishing. Bonefishes are created to be super-fast. They are a favorite meal for the sharks. Its tail which is forked powers its speed and enables it to hunt for its food. This species often travel in schools but only a fish at a time is caught. Live shrimps are often used as bait. When you catch a bonefish catch and release method is advised to conserve them.

It is not easy to fish at the reefs or bottom fishing as often known. There are breathtaking reefs in Bahamas including the third largest barrier reef in the world. To fish in the reefs, position the boat in such a way that it is in front or along the sides of the reef. Depending on what you prefer, you may choose to anchor or may be drift the boat.

Drifting ensures that you are able to cover the entire reef. If you choose to anchor, fish on the bottom not over the reef. The equipment to use should be capable of catching fish in the reefs, the rod should be strong. Do not try this alone if you are a beginner, it can be very risky.

Fishing in deep sea involves catching fish that inhabit the ocean depths beyond areas that receive sunlight. It takes place further into the open waters away from land and usually at least 30 meters deep. The fish that resides in these areas are not the ordinary fish found in shallow water. This is where the big game prefer to live, it has no sunlight and is full of other numerous challenges. Only the strongest and mightiest such as the sharks, marlin and tuna can survive here.

Marlins and sharks can never be found around the shore line. In addition, the best bait to use would be a mackerel. The challenge in catching these fish is the resistance they put in. They are known to wrestle for hours before giving in. For instance, the Bluefin tunas fight last even more than four hours. When they finally tire, the fighting is less and can be reeled in.

When going to catch fish, remember conservation comes first then fun second place. For instance, sharks are quite the experience to catch but since they reproduce very slowly, catch and release method will best suit them. The sharks can bite, so it is crucial you are completely cautious. Probably an experienced guide would help you out. Remember not to catch the dolphins, it is illegal.




About the Author:





No comments:

Post a Comment