It’s a good thing that a fishing trip tends to be about the experience as much as the catch, for as anyone who has been on a fishing trip well knows, it can be a little bit hit and miss.
However, having the right gear can make a big difference – not only to finding the fish in the first place, but also in ensuring that the story about the big one that got away is less likely to include equipment failure as the reason.
At Harbour House Marina, the company stocks a wide selection of Penn rods and reels, one of the foremost names in fishing tackle. The onsite store also stocks Shakespeare fishing tackle, including a range of rods and reels for kids, ensuring that no matter what your age, you can be part of the fun. Finding the perfect rod and reel combo can be a bit of a challenge, especially for the novice, but the staff are well versed in all things fishing and will be able to guide you to a combo that will not only suit your intended use but also your budget.
Of course the best tackle in the world won’t do you much good unless you can find the fish. Now of course nothing beats some good old fashioned local knowledge, but even those with the knowing of where the fish are can occasionally use a little bit of help in the form of a fish finder. Harbour House Marina stocks a selection of fish finders by Garmin, as well as Garmin chart plotters and other GPS devices, which can be paired with the fish finders in order to help you plot exactly where the fish are, and make it easier to find them the next time around. So if the big one does get away, you can go back to the same spot you found him last time in the hope of an epic rematch.
However, as much fun as fishing can be, being out on the open water can be a somewhat dangerous pursuit as well should things start going wrong. This is why Harbour House Marina also stocks Spot locators. These work using satellite signals to allow you to send messages even when your mobile phone has no reception.
The device can also send out an emergency signal, including your current GPS coordinates, to a response centre which will then forward the information on to local rescue services. The device also allows you to check in with family and friends to let them know you are OK, so even when the battle to land the big one takes a bit longer than you expected, you can be certain that those back home will not get too worried.
Of course, once you do make it back to shore, the marina also sports a fuel dock with diesel and premium gasoline, so you can start getting ready for your next adventure.
For more information, call 947-1307 or visit harbourhousemarina.com.