Taking a Small Boat Offshore by Mathew Scholz

There is a certain time in every angler's life when they decide to push a little further in pursuit of trophy fish and explore the expanse of bluewater beyond the bays and estuaries. I always wondered what other pelagics patrolled the waters of the deep blue but I never knew if my boat was large enough to be capable of getting out there. Turns out it was! Rest assured, any boat from 4.5m upwards is capable of experiencing offshore conditions. It all comes down to understanding your boat, how it rides, and planning the weather and tides on the day...