THE OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVENTURE is a huge part of the allure every time we toss the dock lines and head offshore—those eye-opening and sometimes jaw-dropping moments of pure adrenaline that keep us coming back for more. It could be something as idyllic as the most gorgeous sunrise you’ve ever seen, the colors straight out of a Gauguin watercolor, or that “gotcha” moment when a blue marlin suddenly appears behind the teaser you’ve been staring at for an hour and you involuntarily flinch at the startling shock of the sight. The more time you spend on the water, the more likely you are to witness those unforgettable moments that seem forever frozen in time, those “Remember that one?” memories you share with friends for years after the fact.
NIGHT MOVES
Overnight trips have been increasing in popularity in recent years. In some places, such as my adopted home waters off the central west coast of Florida, spending multiple nights offshore is a necessity due to the long runs, often usually 100-plus miles each way to our blue marlin grounds. Spending multiple nights offshore is also a way to maximize the time you spend on the water—there’s