Large Fish You Could Catch During An Offshore Fishing Trip
Heading offshore into big waters can yield big catches. Take an offshore fishing trip, and you could bring in one of these especially large fish.
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin is one of the most sought-out deep water fish because it's challenging to bring in and it tastes delicious.
The fish is large and strong, and it knows how to use those attributes to its advantage. Prepare to be amazed by the many jumps, turns, and passes that a blue marlin will make as you work the reel.
Assuming you ultimately are able to reel in a blue marlin, there's lots of delicious meat on this size fish. High-grade marlin is sometimes even used for sashimi and sushi.
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin tuna are even larger and stronger than blue marlin, and the tuna may be the biggest fish you could catch offshore.
Be prepared for a long battle if you have a bluefin tuna on the line. The fish is immensely strong and determined, and it could fight for the better part of the day. Anglers do lose fights with bluefin tuna, so don't be surprised if you lose one even after it's on the line.
Also, like the blue marlin, bluefin tuna also has lots of delicious meat that can be cooked or used in sushi.
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin tuna isn't quite as legendary as its bluefin tuna, but you'll still enjoy a good fight and bring home plenty of good-tasting meat if you get one of these. They're one of the largest and toughest fish you could catch in many parts of the ocean, particularly if the bluefin variety isn't in the area.
Sailfish
Sailfish may not be quite as strong as some of these others, but they're extremely fast under the sea—and above it. The fish have been known to reach 68 miles per hour underwater, and they'll regularly jump above water when fighting on a line.
When a sailfish starts to swim away from the boat, let the line out and secure the rod in a holder. Grab your camera, or have someone else at the ready, and watch for when the fish jumps. You can stop taking photos and start reeling the fish in again once it eventually slows down.
Roosterfish
Roosterfish aren't necessarily great for eating, but they're a favorite among many offshore anglers who are looking for a challenge. The fish jump high and often, and they're strong enough that you'll have a difficult time reeling them in.
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