How to Pack for a Inshore Fishing Charter

You’ve booked your fishing charter and are almost ready to go. What do you need to take on the journey? Many of the items we recommend are for comfort and protection during your St.Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa Bay or Costa Rica inshore or deep sea fishing charters.

Be comfortable on your fishing charter

Be prepared for changing weather conditions during different parts of the day. Layered clothing is a great choice, as mornings are colder and late afternoons are warmer. Always be prepared for the surpise rain shower that may come in. The time of year will also have an impact on your fishing clothing. Your charter Captain will will inform you the most accurate weather conditions just prior to your trip. Don’t forget to ask!

Think ahead on your fishing charter

Adequate protection from the sun is strongly recommended for a perfect day on the water. Protective clothing and adequate sun screening products will keep you safe. The sun’s direct rays, and the sun’s reflection off the water, can be very dangerous for your skin, even when you are under shade. Be smart, no sunburns please.

Essential Items to consider when packing for your inshore or offshore fishing charters:

• Non-skid rubber sole shoes are a necessity
• Dress in light colored clothing as to not retain heat on warm days
• Lightweight micro-fiber long sleeve shirts to protect arms from the sun are ideal
• Take your largest hat (wide brimmed is the most protection)
• Short shorts when hot, long when cold
• Waterproof windbreaker for possible rain and cool mornings
• Swimsuit, as you never know when you’ll get the urge for a refreshing dip
• Polarized sunglasses to protect your eyes, cut the glare and to see fish better
• Sunscreen and lip balm that protect from UVA and UVB rays
• Seasickness medication if you’re prone to seasickness
• Bug spray for inshore fishing by the mangroves
• Hand sanitizer if you don’t want to smell like fish
• Waterproof bag or backpack for your personal items
• Camera or smartphone to take a picture of your trophy catch

When adequately packed for your fishing charter, you can relax and enjoy the day knowing that you have every angle covered. You can enjoy the day catching a variety of fish on your Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Costa Rica and Clearwater fishing charter including but not limited to, Tarpon, Snook, Trout, Redfish, Kingfish, Grouper, Snapper, Tuna, Swordfish and Mahi.

Picking a fishing charter Captain

It’s recommended to do your homework when it comes time to pick on which charter Captain you would like to go fishing with. Do some research to help determine if a charter Captain would be beneifical for your needs. Be sure and read the reviews of any fishing charter you are considering. It’s recommended not to only go by the star rating, but see what people are talking about.
If you’re on the market for a Costa Rica, St. Petersburg, Clearwater or Tampa Bay Fishing Charter, be sure and give the team at YACHTFISH Fishing Charters a call. Our experience with YACHTFISH and Captain Matt Douglas has been the best. We highly recommend giving them a try. We can guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

YACHTFISH Fishing Charters • 795 39th Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33703 • (727) 433-4200