| by Steven and Michael Perkins 2006, All
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| Rights Reserved
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| | latest fish-finding electronics to help
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| Sunshine, crashing waves and hands-on
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| | ensure you get what you came for.
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| activities. These are three things every
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| | _____ Bait - Bait used while fishing
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| kid loves. That's what makes deep sea
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| | should be indigenous to the area. Fish
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| fishing the perfect family outing.
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| | can be finicky about what they will and
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| Especially during summer months when
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| | will not eat.
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| children can get bored, deep sea fishing
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| | _____ Unwanted Transfer - Be sure to wash
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| makes for a wonderful time of
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| | your hands (or have the crew wash their
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| togetherness, education and excitement.
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| | hands) after applying sunscreen,
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| Before you venture onto any vessel,
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| | aftershave or other scented lotions. The
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| you'll want to run through the checklist
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| | smell (and taste) can transfer to the
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| below. Taking time to prepare before
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| | bait causing the fish to stop biting.
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| launching into the deep blue sea can
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| | Kids
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| ensure your trip will be a huge success.
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| | When deep sea fishing with kids, special
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| Safety
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| | considerations come into play. Ask your
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| No outing can be truly fun for everyone
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| | crew about the following if you plan to
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| unless it is also safe. There are steps
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| | bring young children onboard.
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| you can take to ensure you and your
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| | _____ Family Friendly - Is this a family
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| family will have a day of adventure as
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| | friendly ship? Is language controlled?
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| well as safety. Be sure to ask the
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| | Are alcoholic beverages served? Is
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| captain of the boat about the following:
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| | smoking allowed?
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| _____ Life Preservers - Make sure life
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| | _____ Stories - When the fish aren't
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| preservers on the boat are current.
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| | biting, things might become quiet. Will
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| Preservers need to be within easy reach.
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| | the crew tell stories about the area,
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| The boat should have a variety of life
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| | share educational information, teach knot
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| preservers in different sizes to fit both
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| | tying or allow kids to steer the boat?
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| adults and children.
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| | _____ Naps - Is there a bench or cot
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| _____ Coast Guard Inspection - You'll
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| | where small children can lie down if they
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| want a fishing vessel that is big and
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| | get tired?
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| seaworthy, and that has passed all
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| | Everyone
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| necessary inspections. Look for a U.S.
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| | To ensure the enjoyment of the trip for
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| Coast Guard safety inspection sticker to
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| | each family member, you'll want to:
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| be sure. Also check for a radio and
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| | _____ Bring Plenty of Snacks and Drinks -
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| emergency beacon onboard.
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| | Even though the boat may provide chips or
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| _____ CPR - The crew aboard your deep-sea
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| | sodas, they may be limited in their
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| fishing boat should be CPR and first aid
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| | variety. Pack your child's favorite
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| trained.
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| | snacks and juices plus plenty of water.
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| _____ Sun Protection - The sun gets very
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| | You'll need to stay hydrated while out in
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| intense over water. In fact, you get
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| | the sun.
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| 180% exposure to the sun while on the
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| | _____ Get a Good Night's Sleep - Deep sea
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| water as opposed to on land. (100%
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| | fishing is an absolute blast! It can be
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| direct sun exposure plus 80% exposure
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| | tiring, however, especially for younger
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| from water reflection.) You'll want to
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| | children. Be sure to get a good night's
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| pack sunscreen as well as hats and
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| | sleep before venturing out.
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| sunglasses.
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| | _____ Take Dramamine - If you are prone
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| Fishing
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| | to seasickness, or don't know if you will
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| Your fishing experience will be different
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| | become seasick, take Dramamine or Bonine
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| depending on which area of the U.S. you
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| | the night before and the morning of your
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| are in. Water temperature, local weather
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| | trip just to be on the safe side.
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| and current surface temperatures can all
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| | _____ Bring Your Camera! This will be a
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| play a role in the success of your trip.
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| | day that memories are made of. You'll
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| While these elements may be out of your
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| | want to capture every moment for your
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| control, there are other elements you
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| | photo albums. Be sure to bring plenty of
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| need to verify before casting off.
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| | film and/or an extra battery.
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| _____ Experience - Your captain and crew
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| | When you've checked off everything on
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| should have plenty of experience fishing
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| | your list, you'll be ready for a
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| in the local waters. They should be
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| | wonderful day filled with family fun and
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| comfortable navigating the area and
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| | adventure. With the right captain at the
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| should be able to find sweet spots where
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| | helm, your deep-sea fishing journey will
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| fish commonly gather.
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| | soon become a family tradition you'll
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| _____ Equipment - The boat you choose to
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| | look forward to year after year.
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