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You are here: Home / Travel / Cruise Travel / Carnival Cruises / Reeling in a great time while Deep Sea Fishing in Grand Turk

Reeling in a great time while Deep Sea Fishing in Grand Turk

November 25, 2015 By John 16 Comments

I have always wanted to try deep sea fishing!  The thought of going back to work and sharing photos of my prized fish to everyone, watching as they drool over it had me booking the excursion right away! I already have the perfect wall space picked out in my head so that every time a co-worker walks past they have have my prized fish staring back at them. I was so excited to get out and get to fishing! 

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I started out early in the morning hoping my one opportunity did not pass me by as it was pouring down rain and lightning as we docked into port at Grand Turk. There was eight others sitting around patiently seeing if the weather would clear. We finally got our break and off we went! The nice part was getting onto the boat and catching a rainbow out of the corner of the picture! The blue skies had everyone excited and ready to fish. Soon we were heading out and was trying to get out a little ways to avoid any other storms.

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The water looked great and it was looking like we were in for a great time. Our captain got our boat in high gear so we could get to chasing the big ones!

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His assistant began prepping the four fishing poles as we were heading out and gave a brief overview. He reminded us that they kept what we caught so please catch lots of fish! The nice part is that all we had to do is show up. Everything was taken care of for us. There is no need for obtaining fishing licenses, bringing water or sodas. Just be ready to reel in the big one!

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We sat back patiently anticipating the bite to begin. The chair was calling all our names, wanting to bring in the big one! The first bite was set and someone quickly jumped into the chair. The fight was on and soon he was reeling in a barracuda. A few pictures were taken and we were off again in search of the big one.

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We hit the open water outside the islands protection and quickly realized the seas were not kind with the storm. We found ourselves holding onto the seats or whatever else as the boat sailed high on top of the waves only to come crashing down hitting hard onto the water. After catching yourself you saw the next wave of blue coming towards you taller than the boat and again lifting up as if you were on an amusement ride. Again you felt like the floor fell from underneath you as you came crashing back down onto the water. Water splashed all over us as we sat there holding on. The next bite took and the next person hopped into the seat. Several people looked like they were getting sick and was in no hurry to move. I was also getting sick at this point. I had already put my camera away and removed my glasses in anticipation of leaning over the side. I held it together and kept telling myself I could not be the first to yak!

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Soon we saw the second barracuda come in. I think most people were ready for shore at this time but the captain kept pushing on! We finally found calm seas again as we were heading back towards the ship. I was finally starting to shake off the motion sickness and noticed some laying down on the benches while others had their eyes closed. I knew this look as I was there not so long ago!

All of a sudden there was a bite! I jumped into the seat determined to not get skunked! I need this fish! I needed my prized photo hanging above my desk at work! I needed my story to tell at work. I began reeling as if my life depended on it. I kept looking out hoping to see the elusive Blue Marlin jump high into the air as I kept reeling! There was no jumping but could see the line was way out there and had a ways to go before landing the big one! My arms were tiring but I was not giving up. Soon I could see my line approach the back of the boat and saw the assistant pull out my prized fish! It is a Blackfin Tuna! The only tuna of the day and the last fish to be pulled in before stepping back on shore in Grand Turk.

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The question is would I do this again? Absolutely but next time I want to go fishing for a Halibut in Alaska! I quickly found out that deep sea fishing is not for the weak! Then again the prized fish is not going to go ashore and jump into your arms either. So if you have aspirations of catching the big one then get yourself out there the next time you go on a ship. You can guarantee I have told everyone on the Carnival Conquest about my prized Blackfin Tuna while deep sea fishing yesterday! I have even noticed people pointing out to their friends that I am the one who reeled in the “big one”!

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Comments

  1. Ryder says

    May 18, 2017 at 1:34 am

    Hi John,

    It’s truly such a great amount of fun in Grand Turk. I now have the ideal angling story to tell again and again. In spite of the fact that I am certain my fish will get greater with every narrating.

    Reply
  2. Heather says

    May 17, 2017 at 9:32 am

    Deep sea fishing sounds so intense but so worth it at the same time! Fishing for halibut in Alaska sounds like it would be a fun experience as well. Great post!

    Reply
  3. Reeses says

    April 12, 2017 at 7:58 am

    Great post! Deep sea fishing is still in my bucket list of things to do. I mostly do pier and surf fishing, but assume that deep fishing will offer much bigger fish to catch!

    Reply
  4. Dennis L. Ward says

    February 13, 2017 at 9:35 pm

    I love fishing, but I’m not so professional.
    When I go for fishing I saw people catch a lot more fish than me when I catch only a few. I’m not concern about that. I love fishing that’s why I go for fishing not to catch a lot of fish. I’m happy with only a few fish but lot of excitement.

    Thanks for sharing your post.

    Reply
  5. Hemingway says

    February 4, 2017 at 7:49 pm

    That is a great story. Everyone needs to go deep sea fishing at least once. However, I would have “lost” the picture of my big catch if I were you 🙂 At least then your story could grow.

    Reply
  6. Ryan says

    February 3, 2017 at 8:26 am

    Wow what a experience that must have been to be able to go fishing in the Grand Turks! Love the photos and it looks so nice there and relaxing! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  7. Aron says

    February 1, 2017 at 9:04 am

    Its an amazing thought of Deep sea Fishing. I really want to do once in a life. Thank you for sharing this experience with us!

    Reply
  8. William says

    December 19, 2016 at 1:46 pm

    It’s funny you mention fishing for halibut in Alaska. My dad did just that, catching one that weighed about 20 lbs. He said even though they’re fun to catch, the best part was eating it…. one fish lasted him and my mom about a week.

    Reply
  9. Dean says

    November 10, 2016 at 2:09 am

    Nice pictures! I visited Grand Turk once on a cruise but did not think about going fishing. We just walked around the port area and went to Margaritaville and got back on the ship. Next time I go we probably will try fishing!

    Reply
  10. Morgan says

    September 27, 2016 at 7:42 am

    Awesome pictures! It looks like you had a ton of fun out on the water and made some great catches. Good work, and thanks for sharing a bit of the experience with us!

    Reply
  11. Tayla says

    December 8, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    I’m impressed, I must say. Truly rarely do I encounter a website that’s both educative
    and entertaining, and I would like to let you know,
    you’ve hit the nail to the head.

    Reply
  12. jamesrod214 says

    December 1, 2015 at 3:39 pm

    It’s always been a dream of mine to go deep sea fishing. I am actually thinking of going next summer with my father. Thanks for sharing your experience with deep sea fishing. It’s given me some great ideas!

    Reply
  13. Chelsie says

    November 30, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    This post makes me so excited about my upcoming cruise! My husband surprised me with a cruise in January and I can’t wait to go out and go fishing!

    Reply
    • Tammilee says

      November 30, 2015 at 4:14 pm

      Chelsie, That is fantastic! What an amazing surprise. What ports will you be visiting?

      Reply
  14. Up Run for Life says

    November 29, 2015 at 11:02 pm

    I used to go fishing off a pier in Emerald isle. We saw several people catch a few massive fish. I always caught bluefish.

    I’m glad you got your fish photo.

    Reply
    • Tammilee says

      November 30, 2015 at 11:19 am

      Thank you! It was so much fun fishing in Grand Turk. I now have the perfect fishing story to tell over and over again. Though I am sure my fish will get bigger with each story telling 🙂
      John

      Reply

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