I want to start sea fishing from a small boat?

Question

but i have never fished before where best to get advice

Answer 1

There's a mag called Boat Fishing Monthly you can get in big newsagents. That tells you everything about reviews on good boats around the UK, which bait to use, how to bait up - everything. It's only a couple of quid. Try reading that. Loads of good advice that you can refer to whenever you want. It has pages on starting out and the names of different Skippers/boats round the UK. There's also sometimes freebies on the font too! It's good fishing from parts of Wales and Essex. It depends on what you want but the Skipper of the boat will give you advice if you tell him you're new to it.

Answer 2

If you consider bay fishing part of the sea, you will be fine.
If your going out into the ocean in a small boat. You better know exactly what your doing, pick a very calm day, know how to get back with a compass or gps, and have a radio in case of emergency.
And you better have a very reliable boat. You wouldn't want it to break down in the middle of the ocean.
Ive gone about 5miles offshore in my smaller 18ft bay boat, not the smartest thing to do, but it is fun. I wouldn't reccommend doing it at all, unless you know exactly what your doing.
And if your on yahoo asking about it, your not ready to take a small boat into the ocean. Hire somebody who has a boat and knows the area and what not.

Answer 3

You are embarking on an exciting and rewarding sport. I thoroughly recommend it to you. I can tell you about specific types of boat fishing, but for a general overview have a look at these websites :-

www.worldseafishing.com
www.anglersnet.co.uk
www.totalseaangler.com

They will give you a good outline to this facinating sport, but, without a specific sea fishing question to answer, I would like to sound one warning note. Seafishing from a small boat is very dangerous. You must get very good training in boat handling, tides and currents and sea survival equipment, but MOST IMPORTENTLY OF ALL the weather.
All of this is available on the http://www.rya.org.co.uk website and you can find your local training centre.

Tight lines Bigpathome.

Answer 4

Sea Fishing in a small boat is a bit dangerous, regardles of which part of this wonderful earth you are. We need to consider SAFEty measures when we go out there at big SEA you never know what is down there you may hook a big one or little tiny "nemo"hehehe. Most probably consider a small boat to safer fishing ground..If its small boat like 17feet below dont dare to go out...start & enjoy fishing safely..

Answer 5

In FLA people who want to ocean fish and can't afford a large boat usually fish from Sea Kayaks and large canoes right off the beach.

Trolling for Kings & "whatever" 150-200 Yards off the beach in a Sea Kayak is exciting and fun. It can be dangerous, but hopefully you can swim the length of a football field in warm water? Make sure to go on super-calm days. Wear a life-preserver, Etc, Etc, Etc.

There are tons of web-pages on Kayak fishing. Google "Sea Kayak fishing".

Good luck!

Answer 6

Make sure you have the following on your boat: 1) Fire Extinguisher. Mounted in clear site. Make sure it is multi class halon. 2) Make sure all navigation lights work. 3) Ensure there are enough life vest for all on board and do not exceed maximum cap. Tie a whistle to each life vest. 4) Flare gun with at least three flares. 5) Throwable flotation device, specifically a donut on a rope as they are easier to grab onto in the water. 6) Sound making device. Boat horn, air horn. 7) Two way VHS radio. 8) Ziplock sandwich bags to place cell phones and other items in that you do not want to get wet. 9) Rain Slick or sun block lotion. Do a pre trip inspection on your boat before you place it in the water. Make sure that all anchor lines are secure and drain plugs are secure. Make sure your petrol tank is full. Watch your local marine reports and weather reports. There may be small craft advisories going on. Do not go out if the surf is too rough, be smart. Red sky in morning sailor be warned, red sky at night sailors delight. Remember, you are the captain of your vessel and are responsible for all souls on board. So be smart and be proactive so that you can have a great time!

Answer 7

not sure where you are from but i would recommend going on an open party sportfishing boat a couple times first and get an idea of what fishing from a boat is like. once you are ready, most tackle shops have fishing maps that show fishing "hotspot" locations to get you started.

Answer 8

what ever you do do not watch Mr. dance unless you fishing a hatchery (LOL) most bass clubs have draw tournaments E.g. boater & non boater do that for a year or two then watch and learn most will give advice through out the day bonuses you'll will most like ly make a friend ,way cheaper than a guide or even a class and if luck is on your side that day might take home a pay check!

Answer 9

what country are u in if u are in the uk then i reccomend u buy the boat fishing monthly magazine or in the states they must have something like that

Answer 10

Go to several different marinas. Talk to those who work there. Don't be intrusive because they might be busy. They know at the marina, just have to talk to folks at a few marinas to get a clear overall picture minus the junk talk.