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For
first time charter anglers the entire process of
getting ready for a charter can sometimes be a
total mystery. Even to the experienced charter
customer the process of the preparation can
become daunting. Hopefully this article will
help remind our customers what we have found
through our experiences might be necessary for
your consideration and preparation. We want our
anglers to have the very best charter experience
possible. Please always feel free to call us and
discuss any issues concerning your charter that
we can help with.
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Clothing -
The smart angler knows that the secret to a
successful day is to be comfortable. The best
way to accomplish this is be prepared for the
weather at either extreme. Layering your
clothing so that you can remove items as the day
dictates will give you an advantage of covering
your bases. If you are planning a lot of sunny
outings for yourself and your family you might
want to view this
video and
then look into UPF clothing.
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Polarized Sunglasses
- Having a clear vision of your fishing line and
being able to see what is happening under the
water's surface can be a distinct advantage in
charter fishing. No self-respecting charter
captain would ever consider sunglasses other
than polarized. Check out this
article about
polarized sunglasses.
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Boat Shoes -
Most, if not all, charter boats make a serious
effort to keep their decks clean and clear for
their charter guests. If you have ever enjoyed
the frantic action of a great fishing bite you
know that it gets wild. A wet bloody deck can be
extremely slippery. Boat shoes can be an
important safety item for any charter trip and
today's athletic boat shoes are also excellent
every day work shoes. Check out this
article for
more information about Sperry athletic boat
shoes.
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Food/Drink/Cooler
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All guests need to remember to bring
along small coolers with their favorite food and
drinks. We are not going to make suggestions
about exactly what to bring. However, for those
who aren't sure about motion sickness, light
sandwiches with pretzels and crackers can be
good for an upset stomach along with cold clear
soda. We have also found that ginger snaps can
be effective for mildly upset motion sickness. |
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Seasickness
- If you are a
first time charter customer and you are not sure
if you are going to be susceptible to this
dreaded problem, we suggest taking precautions.
Nothing will ruin a day on the water
more quickly then getting seasick. If you are
one of the many people who suffer from this
particular inner ear disorientation, an offshore
fishing boat just seems to bring it on. Check
out this
article on how to avoid getting
seasick. |
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Gear Bag -
A nice soft sided
gear bag like the one on the right makes a great
place to keep all your extra clothing and odds
and ends together and organized.
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Sunscreen -
This is one item
that should be in every gear bag. Sunscreen is
no longer an accessory. It is a necessity. Bring
it along and put it on at least an hour before
the the action starts. Don't forget to well
cover your nose and ears.
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Cameras and Cell Phones
- Nothing destroys
valuable electronics any quicker than getting
soaked in saltwater or hitting a hard deck! We
don't want you to do without these great
electronics but please bring good quality
storage cases for them and don't leave them
laying anywhere unprotected.
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