How to Prepare for a Chartered Fishing Trip—What to Bring and Wear

For anglers, not much can match the excitement of a chartered fishing trip. It’s virtually always an excursion into unknown waters, often fishing for exotic and unfamiliar species, organized by someone who’s job it is to help you catch fish. That being said, a day on a chartered fishing boat isn’t quite the same thing as a day on the beach. A day on the ocean is always accompanied by challenges and risks, and every trip should be taken seriously to avoid a downright miserable time. Don’t worry too much—with a little preparation and a good fishing long sleeve shirt, that fishing trip will be everything you hope it will be.


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Find Out What the Charter Provides and Pack These Fishing Essentials

The most important first step when planning a trip out on a chartered boat is finding out what’s included and what’s not in the excursion. Some charters will fully outfit you, feed you, provide water, and cut your bait. Others are more bare-bones, requiring clients to bring their own food, rods and reels, and bait. Many offer clients the opportunity to rent fishing gear, but that can be expensive. Keep in mind that in addition to the price of a charter, you’ll also almost certainly be paying a licensing fee for the day’s fishing. If you’re not familiar with being on the water in a craft, bring seasickness medication. If you know you get seasick, consider dropping by your doctor’s office to see if they have a suggestion. Definitely don’t forget to bring sunscreen.


Protect Your Skin with Performance Fishing Apparel

Hot or cold, wearing long sleeve clothing and closed-toed shoes is a must. In the heat, light pairs of fishing pants and high-performance polyester women’s or men fishing shirts are terrific for protecting you from the elements while providing cool breath ability. Whenever you’re spending a day outside the risk of a bad sunburn or sunstroke is present. On a boat on the water, however, that risk can be intensified by the heat, the reflection of sunlight back up from the water, and a possible lack of shade. Fortunately you can pack a high-quality fishing shirt that offers UPF 50+ UV protection and is made with high-performance polyester, which is excellent at wicking moisture away and dries quickly to help keep you cool.


Bring Sun Protection Accessories

When on a chartered fishing trip, how you accessorize is about being safe, protected, and comfortable, rather than about looking good. However, since that accessorizing should always include a good pair of polarized sunglasses, hopefully your accessories will ensure that you both look and stay cool. In addition to polarized sunglasses, include a hat in your angling outfit. A hat keeps the sun off your head, which both keeps you cool and reduces the risk of sunburn. Be prepared, dress appropriately, and your fishing charter experience should be an experience you’ll always treasure.


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