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Deep Sea Fishing

St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

Have you ever wanted to reel in the big one? Then St. Thomas Virgin Islands is the place to go. Several world records have been set for fish such as large Blue Marling and the fast Wahoo. To learn more about the world records that have been set in St. Thomas you can visit http://www.styc.net/STYC/Fishing/Pages/Records_VI.htm.

The deep waters off the coast of St. Thomas are a great place to fish for several species of fish. Fishing is great year round in the cool waters of the Caribbean and many of the fish you may be able to land include White Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin & Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, Dolphin, and King Mackerel. The best time to catch a Blue Marlin is during the months of July and August. So, if deep sea fishing is your way to relaxation then you have found the right destination.

There are many wonderful fish that you can also reel in closer to the shore that will also be an exquisite trophy. In the inshore waters you will find Barracuda, Bone Fish, King Fish, Mackerel, Snook, and Tarpon year round.

While you are visiting St. Thomas you can talk with many sea captains and fishermen that can give you tips and tricks for landing those large fish that you have only dreamed about. Listening to their tales will be just about as much fun as fishing on the open seas.

Enjoying deep sea fishing even if you are on a cruise just visiting several islands will not be a problem at all. Many of the deep sea fishing excursions have packages available for those enjoying a cruise. The hours and times will be planned around your arrival and departure from St. Thomas. Many cruise passengers love the excursions and plan ahead for a deep sea adventure as part of their cruise package. You can discuss your plans before you ever leave home to include an adventure of deep sea fishing on St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.

If you are wondering about the best time to bring in a large Blue or White Marlin then you should visit http://www.styc.net/STYC/Fishing/Pages/Biting_VI.htm. They have posted the best time to catch practically all the fish that live around St. Thomas.

There are a few wonderful companies that offer some awesome packages for deep sea fishing around St. Thomas. You can plan to enjoy different excursions and enjoy just a few hours out on the open sea or an entire day. Whether you desire inshore fishing or deep sea fishing you will find a package to fit your need. Some of the places you can contact regarding pricing, location, and hours include:

• Capt. Steve Malpere at 8168 Crown Bay Marina. His telephone number is 340-775-5274.
• Fish Hawk at Fish Hawk Marina. Their telephone number is 775-9058
• Prowler Sportfishing Charters at the American Yacht Harbor Marina. You can contact them at 779-2515 or 775-7205.
• Marlin Prince at the American Yacht Harbor Marina. For more information you can contact them at 693-5929 and 779-5939.
• Hook-E-Player at the American Yacht Harbor Marina. Their telephone number is 775-3281.
• Bluefin II at the American Yacht Harbor Marina. Contact them at 775-6691.
• Abigail III at the Sapphire Beach Resort Marina. Call them at 775-6100.
• Phoenix at the Sapphire Beach Resort Marina. For more information you can contact them at 775-6100 extension 732.
• Double Header at the Sapphire Beach Resort Marina. Contact them at 777-7317 and 771-2032.

If you love the excitement of competition, then you should visit St. Thomas during one of their local tournament. The July Open, American Yacht Harbor Billfish Tournament, USVI/Open Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament, Golden Hook Challenge and Harm's Virgin Islands/Puerto Rico Billfish Series are all wonderful tournaments that you will enjoy joining. You can find out more about some of the unique tournaments by visiting http://www.abmt.vi/, or http://www.worldbillfishseries.com/tournament/IOC/IOC_ABMT.html.

Whether you are an amateur or a pro you are sure to enjoy what St. Thomas has to offer in the way of fishing. What would be a better vacation that to catch a world record Marlin or Wahoo off the coast of St. Thomas? Even if you do not break the world's record you will enjoy the excitement as you reel in one of the largest catches of the day.

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See you on the Island, John "Big Hat" Walsh