| Offshore saltwater fishing has its own unique charm | | | | November. You can bait around weed-liners, the rocky |
| and makes for an unforgettable adventure. With high | | | | underwater structure, sea-mounts, drop-offs and |
| speed fishing boats equipped with latest navigational | | | | ledges. Whale sharks can also be fished in August and |
| gadgets, searching for offshore fish now is quicker | | | | September. |
| and safer than ever. Even the fishing equipment has | | | | 3. Key West, Florida offers ample opportunity for |
| undergone a major change, as it has become lighter, | | | | offshore fishing. While small fish will be found April |
| more sturdy and easier to handle. | | | | through May, for bigger fish October and November |
| However, you will still need to learn a few skills if you | | | | are the better months. Slightly rough waters and |
| are a novice, in order to prepare for offshore fishing. | | | | moderate ocean temperature provides the ideal |
| You can hire boats with equipment, and people to help, | | | | conditions for fishing. |
| to go out fishing with you in offshore waters, but you | | | | 4. Oregon Inlet, North Carolina is another great spot, |
| still have to plan things out. | | | | June through September. Fish can be found along the |
| First, decide where to go. Some of the best offshore | | | | fathom curve, in the Gulf Stream, or toward the |
| fishing spots include: | | | | northeast area. Calm weather provides a good |
| 1. Galveston, Texas offers a good place to fish. You | | | | opportunity to spot the fish. |
| can catch fish year round. Between March and May | | | | 5. Point Pleasant, New Jersey offers great fishing |
| you can catch a lot of smaller fish but it's in the fall | | | | beginning in July and along the canyons, though fish can |
| when you get the opportunity to hook a large fish, | | | | be found throughout the year. If you see dolphins and |
| though they will number less. You will find the fish near | | | | weeds in a particular spot, his is an indication of fish |
| wrecks, reefs and sea-mounts-even area around oil | | | | nearby. |
| platforms. | | | | Wherever you plan to go offshore fishing, just |
| 2. Destin, Florida is a small town but one of the largest | | | | remember to keep a sharp lookout for live bait in the |
| fishing centers around. Fish can be found year round | | | | sea-and follow them! The big fish follow them for food. |
| here as well, but the best season is from May to | | | | |