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Off Shore Dreaming

August 1, 2010 at 4:45 pm Leave a comment

Ever wish you could go off shore on one of those huge fishing yachts? The dream that takes 30 -40 miles off the coast to the best fishing grounds you could ever see. Some anglers are just destined to stay near the shore. But in the annual Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament held this month, your luck could change.

Each year dozens of yachts head out of Pirate’s Cove in hunt of the right combination to win this popular event. These yachts are operated by a licensed captain and carry up to 6 anglers and a mate. But during this annual event, one additional person is added to this group – an “observer”. Yes, that’s right, anyone can be an observer.

 All you have to do is call the Pirate’s Cove Tournament manager and put your name on the list. Each morning, a lottery is held to which yacht each observer will be assigned. With well over two dozen boats participating in the tournament and three days of fishing, your chances are great for 10 plus hour trip off-shore.

Only caveat is that you can’t fish. Your only duty is to verify that a particular fish was caught. You are basically backing up what the captain sees. That’s it. Easy job and worth each minute you spend cruising.

So if you want to fulfill that dream of seeing that aqua blue water of the Gulf Stream, make that call and get ready for the trip of a lifetime. For information to sign up see the Pirate Cove Tournament web site at http://wwwpcbgt.com.

Entry filed under: Reel Job. Tags: beach, boating, outer banks, salt water fishing, tackle box.