The Lure of Offshore Fishing

And how to pick the best boat for the job.

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The Lure of Offshore Fishing and How to Pick the Best Boat for the Job

Offshore fishing is a true adventure, a chance to venture into ocean waters in search of species that will not only test your fish-finding skills but promise to put up a spirited fight once they take the hook. But whether your intended quarry is found just a mile or two off the beach, or well out of sight of land, there are many factors to consider when choosing a boat that can take you there—not only to increase your odds of landing that prized catch but also return safely to shore.