| Deep sea fishing can be an exciting adventure | | | | strong and durable for heavy duty fishing. |
| indeed, especially for those who love fishing | | | | Although graphite is also used to make |
| and the ocean. Here are a few pointers to | | | | fishing rods for other types of fishing, deep |
| help you find and hook the right sort of game | | | | sea fishing rods made out of graphite are |
| the next time you go deep sea fishing: | | | | much longer, wider and denser. The only |
| | | | downside to graphite fishing rods is that |
| Keep an eye out for telltale signs: When out | | | | they are not as flexible, which is why some |
| on the ocean, if you spot seagulls swooping | | | | fishermen also use relatively less durable |
| down to pick up small bait-type fish, you | | | | but strong, light and flexible fiberglass |
| know there are bigger game-type fish hunting | | | | fishing rods for deep sea fishing. |
| and driving these fish into tight balls near | | | | |
| the surface. | | | | As far as hooks are concerned, circle hooks |
| | | | are best suited for deep sea fishing. Circle |
| In certain cases, you will even find larger | | | | hooks translate into more catches since they |
| fish swimming near floating wood or debris. | | | | have a minute gap and a reverse point. Such |
| Generally, the best place to fish for big | | | | hooks are also better for the fish because |
| game fish is near reefs. This is because | | | | they hook the fish in the lip and not in the |
| these larger fish prey on the fish that live | | | | gut, causing minimum suffering. |
| in the reef. | | | | |
| | | | Popular Catches: Snooks are a popular fish |
| Oftentimes, fishermen try to catch live | | | | among deep sea fishermen and these can be |
| bait-fish near the reef and head to deeper | | | | found swimming around rocks, ledges and |
| waters in the hopes catching the big ones. | | | | posts. Another popular type of fish are |
| However, this tactic rarely proves successful | | | | Stripers and the best time to go fishing for |
| and it's recommended to fish around the edges | | | | these is at the full moon when they are |
| of reefs. | | | | hunting for crabs who have just shed their |
| | | | shells. |
| Type of Fishing rods and hook: Using lighter | | | | |
| fishing rods out in rivers, streams, lakes | | | | A great way to catch these is to use crab |
| and even surf fishing is fine, but when you | | | | imitations as bait. Yet another popular deep |
| go fishing in the ocean for larger fish like | | | | sea fishing fish is the yellow fin tuna. |
| marlin, large sea bass, shark, tuna and | | | | These are often found schooling with |
| stripers, you will need a much stronger rod | | | | dolphins, so if you spot a dolphin group, you |
| that can take the weight of the fish, | | | | may find some tuna swimming in the area as |
| withstand the time it takes to catch one and | | | | well. |
| handle the struggle between fish and | | | | |
| fisherman. | | | | The aforementioned are a few tips that will |
| | | | help enhance your deep sea fishing |
| This is why it's not surprising to see | | | | experience. So go ahead, head into the open |
| fisherman opting for graphite fishing rods | | | | seas and strap yourself in for a fun filled |
| which are relatively light yet extremely | | | | roller coaster ride! |