You’re on a boat, in the middle of the ocean, surrounded by nothing but the tranquil hues of the big blue sea.
You’re cruising at a comfortable speed, anticipating the sound of a screaming drag from the overhead game reel that’s trolling a skirted lure some way out the back. The captain makes a beeline for birds working near the surface and the adrenaline levels begin to rise as a change in water temperature is indicated on the sounder… it’s about to happen. Will it be a marlin, sailfish, tuna or mackeral? Perhaps that’s the most exciting part. You just don’t know what will latch onto your lure.
The captain tells you to get ready as he’s spotted a fish looking interested in the skirted lures and then the mayhem begins. The reel’s drag screams into action and the rod is buckled over towards the marauding bandit out the back… it’s just you against the fish now.
There aren’t many activities that match the heightened thrill that comes along with game fishing. It’s the anticipation, the adrenaline and the all-important brag shot once the fish of a lifetime has been hauled in over the stern by the deckhand. It’s incredibly exciting and if you haven’t given it a go yet then it’s time to book yourself on a charter boat among some fish rich waters. If nothing else, it’s a chance to escape the daily grind and enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer.
