As you can see from the picture, this overnight trip was outrageous. From 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM we had an endless swarm of fish feeding in the boat’s lights, a mix of yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, bonito, and tinker mackerel. We never slept, we spent way too much money on fuel and bait, and my back ached for a week. Obviously, it was well worth it – and I’d do it again in a moment.
The awesome nature of night fishing on the ocean, however, comes with a fair measure of danger. You need to take some special precautions, and make sure you have the right gear onboard. Before you head out into the ocean for an overnight trip, make sure you:
Truth be told, with a little preparation and planning an overnight spent offshore is not incredibly dangerous. And when you get in on a hot night-bite, it can be about as thrilling as fishing gets.
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