First time going offshore - Tips/advice?

[RichWentFishing504]

Originally Posted by jl8200

Why do captains have a problem with sun screen? WTH?

The stuff in aerosol spray bottles stains white vinyl.

[Mako19]

Bring every ice chest that you can get your hands on, then continue looking for more!

If you get into the fish good those chests will fill up fast and you don't want to have to be looking to buy one in Venice.

[Gerald]

Originally Posted by Mako19

Bring every ice chest that you can get your hands on, then continue looking for more!

If you get into the fish good those chests will fill up fast and you don't want to have to be looking to buy one in Venice.

I would think a box of heavy duty trash bags could be use to "keep" fish in if more space is needed on the ride home.

[worm]

Limit your alcohol.
Water proof clothing and extra clothing including shoes.
Eat good meal the night before.
Adequate rest the night before.
Sun glasses.
Lots of ice chest/coolers.

[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by worm

Limit your alcohol.
Water proof clothing and extra clothing including shoes.
Eat good meal the night before.
Adequate rest the night before.
Sun glasses.
Lots of ice chest/coolers.

Good suggestions. Make sure you bring a jacket. No matter what the temperature is forecast the run down the river is always cold this time of year. Go by west marine and pick up a pair of grundens gage series bibs. They are $60 and completely water and wind proof.

[Mako19]

Originally Posted by Gerald

I would think a box of heavy duty trash bags could be use to "keep" fish in if more space is needed on the ride home.

Gotta keep tuna meat COLD COLD and dry. Don't want the water to saturate into the meat and wash off all of the oils in the meat. That is what gives it it's goodness!

[C-Bass2mouth]

Originally Posted by Mako19

Gotta keep tuna meat COLD COLD and dry. Don't want the water to saturate into the meat and wash off all of the oils in the meat. That is what gives it it's goodness!

Good to know! I'm guessing they pack it for you after cleaning? And I have some good bibs for bass fishing I'll be bringing meaux. How much meat can I expect to have? Like buy a small deep freezer for da house before I go type of haul? I know it depends on how we do, but just in case we do well.

[Mako19]

Originally Posted by C-Bass2mouth

Good to know! I'm guessing they pack it for you after cleaning? And I have some good bibs for bass fishing I'll be bringing meaux. How much meat can I expect to have? Like buy a small deep freezer for da house before I go type of haul? I know it depends on how we do, but just in case we do well.

You need to bring a few boxes of your own gallon freezer bags. They usually have them for sale at the marina but you don't want to risk them being sold out and they will be 5 times their regular price.

[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by C-Bass2mouth

Good to know! I'm guessing they pack it for you after cleaning? And I have some good bibs for bass fishing I'll be bringing meaux. How much meat can I expect to have? Like buy a small deep freezer for da house before I go type of haul? I know it depends on how we do, but just in case we do well.

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60-100 lbs each on a good day

[PaulMyers]

Originally Posted by meaux fishing

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60-100 lbs each on a good day

I remember those pics.

That last pic was between 475 and 500lbs of chunks after cleaning!

[C-Bass2mouth]

Hell yea. I'll be incredibly stoked with that. Im hoping for the "Mercury poisoning" type haul. Lol

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[Mako19]

Also, if ya'll are staying in Venice the night of the trip, which I recommend because that is too long of a day on the water to get in a vehicle and drive home, bring some supplies to eat some of the catch.

We usually bring supplies to make sushi and to pan fry some of the fish.

Seasonings, olive oil, wasabi, soy sauce...

I'm not sure if it's because you work up such an appetite from fishing all day or because the meat is so fresh. But, the best fish I have ever eaten is when we eat them the night they are caught.

[C-Bass2mouth]

Originally Posted by Mako19

Also, if ya'll are staying in Venice the night of the trip, which I recommend because that is too long of a day on the water to get in a vehicle and drive home, bring some supplies to eat some of the catch.

We usually bring supplies to make sushi and to pan fry some of the fish.

Seasonings, olive oil, wasabi, soy sauce...

I'm not sure if it's because you work up such an appetite from fishing all day or because the meat is so fresh. But, the best fish I have ever eaten is when we eat them the night they are caught.

Great idea. We will be staying after the night after the trip.