Offshore fishing is when you fish in deep water areas on the edges of ocean currents. Offshore fishing is not just for the seasoned sportsman any more. Offshore fishing is ideal for families, business travelers and experienced big game anglers. Offshore fishing is frequently out of sight of land, often miles out into the open sea. Offshore fishing is very productive for tuna, kingfish, marlin, sailfish, mahi dolphin and barracuda. Offshore Offshore fishing usually consists of trolling or live bait fishing. Offshore fishing spots are usually found over wrecks and/or reefs. Offshore fishing is available for wahoo, mahi mahi(dolphin),?and always a chance to hook into a tuna or marlin. Offshore fishing is normally out in blue water. Boats The boats used for offshore fishing are commonly much bigger than the boats used for inshore or shallow water fishing, and is usually required to be stationed in a marina. Offshore boats range in length from 38 to 54 feet and can accommodate up to six anglers. Even though the boat design and boat prices vary with each purpose, the maintenance and construction of these different boats are all expensive. Cities like Naples, Florida boast huge numbers of offshore fisherman from all over the country, who charter boats and take to the seas in search of their next big catch. Charter Charter boats themselves vary in size up to 60 feet in length, accommodating parties of six passengers or more, depending on what each boat is licensed to carry, including a captain and mate. Charters are offered for half or full-day trips. There are offshore charters leaving from pretty much all areas of the Florida Keys, making Florida Keys offshore fishing one of the most popular activities in the Keys. Thinking like the fish, having the instinct of what is going on, knowing where the fish are, and how they are biting at that time of year is the key to a successful Charter captain. Offshore fishing is definitely where you will find all of your fishing skills tested to their limits. Offshore fishing is not just a fishing trip, it is an experience of a lifetime. Offshore fishing is available all year with the months of December through May being best. Saltwater offshore fishing is a fantastic way to spend a Florida day and theGulf of Mexico offshore of Florida's West Coast is a great place to catch fish. Captain Tony Di Sarro is a full time sport fishing charter guide, who is fluent in both Spanish and Italian. He has fished Florida's West Coast in Naples since 1973. For more information on Offshore, Wreck & Reef Fishing visit Captain Tony DiSarro at Tandem Charters.com.
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