Deep sea fishing is nothing like strolling to a peaceful river bank, reeling your bait in, and catching your dinner before breaking a sweat.
There’s a reason it’s considered a watersport—because only the most athletic sportsmen can win at this. Needless to say, skill and experience are not virtues learnt in a day. It takes years of practice and knowledge of the Baja waters to develop a sense of the game.
But for starters, you need to make sure you’re geared up with the right essentials. Preparation is key when it comes to winning at a fishing game in the deep sea. So here are some must-haves for your fishing charter experience.
Nautical Map
Before you head out on your fishing expedition, make sure you a nautical chart on you. This is different from a regular geographical map because that shows land and water bodies, both. When you’re in the middle of the sea with endless stretches of water on all sides, you don’t need to bother yourself with where land routes lead. You need a nautical chart that provides information that help navigate through the water. Remember: there are no road signs or landmarks in the middle of the sea! You need to depend on your intuition and nautical directions to reach desired fishing locations.
GPS Device
Technology has spurred an evolution in the fishing sport. Fishermen can now employ GPS devices to catch deep sea fish. Having a nautical map in your fishing kit is not enough; you need to know the coordinates of your exact location in real time.
You have valuable data such as the depth of the water and distance from the shore at your fingertips. But more than that, it allows you to mark locations on your GPS system and easily navigate to them on future expeditions.
That’s how experts on our fishing charters help guide enthusiastic guests to exact spots where they can find plenty of big sea catches. Be it during the light of day or in the dark of night, GPS works equally well round the clock and allows you to catch your prey anytime.
Fishfinder
Now that you can locate your whereabouts with a nautical map and gauge your fishing spot through a GPS device, you need to know where the target lies. That’s where a fish finder comes in. It uses Sound Navigation and Ranging (SONAR) to locate the density of fish at a particular spot.
The results are displayed on an LCD screen for fishermen to decrypt and use to catch fish. The GPS system and electronic radars and compasses can also be incorporated into the fish finder, to offer a quick data resource to all fishermen.
We are known for our fishing charters in Cabo San Lucas. Our team assists our guests in deep sea fishing, as one of the many leisurely sports offered onboard. Our fishing yachts are designed to enhance your fishing experience every step of the way!
Call us now at +52 624.168.9544 for the best Marlin fishing experience in Mexico.