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Offshore advice
Posted on 6/11/17 at 5:27 pm
Posted on 6/11/17 at 5:27 pm
So my real good buddy just took home a 35 foot everglades over the weekend. We went to pick it up on Friday and sea trial and fill out the paper work. Friday and Saturday were two full days of running the boat and figuring things out as neither of us have ever ran anything that big. His last boat was a 27 triton bay boat that was traded in so we could get as far as we want to go offshore.
With all this said we are mainly inshore guys and still have our training wheels on when it comes to offshore fishing. The ultimate end goal is to be able to run out to beer can or ram powel or the likes of those rigs and get onto some yellowfin. Keep in mind we are running from his house in destin as that is where the boat is in the lift.
What are some good resources for information and if their are any tips on rigging, catching bait, Or really any aspect of offshore I would be all ears.
With all this said we are mainly inshore guys and still have our training wheels on when it comes to offshore fishing. The ultimate end goal is to be able to run out to beer can or ram powel or the likes of those rigs and get onto some yellowfin. Keep in mind we are running from his house in destin as that is where the boat is in the lift.
What are some good resources for information and if their are any tips on rigging, catching bait, Or really any aspect of offshore I would be all ears.
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Posted on 6/11/17 at 5:34 pm to Timmayy
Take someone who knows what they are doing with you the first many trips.
Make sure you have epirb etc. Long offshore runs are a totally different game than inshore. Thehulltruth.com can be a good resource as well
Make sure you have epirb etc. Long offshore runs are a totally different game than inshore. Thehulltruth.com can be a good resource as well
Posted on 6/11/17 at 5:43 pm to Timmayy
- Epirb
- life raft
- Hiltons subscription
- xm weather on the boat
- as guy above said, go to Half Hitch in Destin and ask about paying someone (preferably a licensed captain) to go with you at least once
- sat phone or spot indicator are nice
Running in and out of Destin pass, be aware of outgoing tide and strong wind blowing out of south...that could be the most dangerous part of your trip.
- life raft
- Hiltons subscription
- xm weather on the boat
- as guy above said, go to Half Hitch in Destin and ask about paying someone (preferably a licensed captain) to go with you at least once
- sat phone or spot indicator are nice
Running in and out of Destin pass, be aware of outgoing tide and strong wind blowing out of south...that could be the most dangerous part of your trip.
Posted on 6/11/17 at 6:07 pm to Timmayy
How do you stand on offshore fishing gear? Rods, reels, etc?
Posted on 6/11/17 at 6:44 pm to Timmayy
Id start reading saltwater sportsman also
Learn all the knots and how to properly rig heavier equipment, trolling gear, etc...
Go with a good charter captain on his boat and take notes
Learn all the knots and how to properly rig heavier equipment, trolling gear, etc...
Go with a good charter captain on his boat and take notes
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