Monday, September 8, 2014

All About Fishing In The Bahamas Experience

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By Kerri Stout


For whatever purpose, age or condition, fishing is a great past time activity for everyone. However, if it is Bahamas, then it becomes the perfect experience. Fishing in the Bahamas is the most famous water sport on the world. It accommodates everyone from first timers to experts.

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 and bone fishing are synonymous. This type of fish is known for its breathtaking speed which is definitely a challenge in catching it. The speed of these fish comes from its forked tail which is an immense advantage for hunting. They often move about in schools however, only one is to be caught at a particular time. In addition, catch and release method is employed to aid in conservancy. The best bait to use is a live shrimp.

Fishing at the bottom or reefs is a challenging experience. Beautiful reefs are found on the Bahamas among them the third biggest in world. To catch fish here, you will need to position the boat at the sand either in front of the reef or alongside it. You may anchor or 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.

Catching fish in deep ocean that reside well beyond the sun lit region is known as deep sea fishing. It ought to be far from the shoreline and 30 meters or more deep into the ocean. This area is not inhabited by the ordinary small fish but by the biggest and mightiest of sea creatures. Big game such as sharks, marlin and tunas are found in abundance here.

Such fish are never found anywhere close to the shoreline. Mackerel provides the best bait for these big game. In addition, it becomes difficult to catch them because of the resistance they can put in. They are known wrestlers and never go down without a good fight. For example, the Bluefin tunas are known to struggle for several hours. When they are tired, they struggle less and can then 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.




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