Deep-sea fishing for tuna is a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors
Anglers often say having a bad day of fishing still beats a day in the office. Deep-sea fishing for tuna combines relaxation with the camaraderie of like-minded people with the anticipation of catching the "big one" to share with family and friends. Sailing on a New Jersey party boat fishing for tuna is a relaxing way to enjoy a day of fishing and the adventure of sailing.
Sea Devil
Feel the anticipation and excitment after a tuna is hooked
The Sea Devil, located in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, offers 23 hours of tuna fishing aboard a comfortable yacht with bunks available and experienced anglers ready to help, according to the Web site Party Boat New Jersey.com.
The Sea Devil excursions begin before leaving the dock when the captain reviews procedures with passengers and then call passengers one by one to pick out a bunk. It sets sail around 5 p.m. to Hudson Canyon near the mouth of the Hudson River. Since the trip takes a few hours, passengers rest on the way, sleep or eat. Fishing begins before midnight or early morning.
The Sea Devil crew checks the drag on all lines and explains tuna-fishing techniques to beginners or provides tips on handling the rod for the more experienced angler. The Sea Devil crew tags, bleeds, cleans and stores tuna in iced fish hold below deck.
Sea Devil
405 Channel Drive
Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
732-701-1094
Partyboatnj.com
Voyager
A New Jersey party boat is a great way to get out with others and fish for tuna
The Voyager is an 85-by-22-foot aluminum super cruiser yacht with a full galley, heated cabins, heated and air-conditioned bunk rooms below deck and a sundeck with plenty of seating, according to the Voyager Fishing Web site. The Voyager specializes in Yellow Fin and Albacore tuna fishing in several offshore canyons.
The Voyager departs from Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey for tuna fishing from September to November and strictly limits the trip to 20 or 24 people depending on the trip to allow plenty of room for fishing. The trip takes about four hours.
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for one price during 24- to 48-hour trips. For those who don't own stand-up rods and other deep-sea fishing gear, you can rent fishing gear on board.
Captain Jeff Gutman
Voyager
P.O. Box 1329
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
732-295-3019
Voyagerfishing.com
Prowler 5
The Prowler 5 is an 80-foot Super Cruiser equipped with bunks; stand-up rods and a large cabin, according to the Prowler 5 Web site.
The Prowler 5 sails for tuna in the canyons every Monday and Wednesday beginning Sept. 8 for the 2010 season and sailing through October. Fifteen overnight tuna trips will be offered in 2010. The trips include breakfast, but bring lunch along with snacks, pillows, blanket and rain gear. There is no hard liquor allowed at all, but beer is fine on the return trip.
The crew will bleed, collar and store fish in ice holds ,and anglers can keep all the fish caught as long as it is within the legal limits.. A fillet service is available on after the return trip.
Prowler 5
P.O. Box 224
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
732-667-9064
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