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TCS · 02-08-2021, 12:57 PM

I've done it in my livingston skiff. It's a long ways out there, and once you're at 'the bank' you've really just arrived in a zone of several square miles where fish could be, but usually are not. (Assuming your hoping for Tuna)

The biggest concern is safety. Who is coming to get you if you're in trouble? How are you going to contact them? How will you stay afloat till they get there? How will they see you?

Handheld VHF is not reliable out there unless there's a boat nearby who can relay for you. I have a SPOT emergency beacon and VHF radio.

If you have not done so already I'd suggest you find a friend with a center console skiff and get some experience with offshore fishing before trying it with peddle power. Or do a mothership trip.

02-08-2021, 12:57 PM	#4
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	I've done it in my livingston skiff. It's a long ways out there, and once you're at 'the bank' you've really just arrived in a zone of several square miles where fish could be, but usually are not. (Assuming your hoping for Tuna) The biggest concern is safety. Who is coming to get you if you're in trouble? How are you going to contact them? How will you stay afloat till they get there? How will they see you? Handheld VHF is not reliable out there unless there's a boat nearby who can relay for you. I have a SPOT emergency beacon and VHF radio. If you have not done so already I'd suggest you find a friend with a center console skiff and get some experience with offshore fishing before trying it with peddle power. Or do a mothership trip. Last edited by TCS; 02-09-2021 at 08:54 AM.