Fishing from a Mothership
There is excellent fishing, and then there is fishing from a mothership. If you want to pamper yourself, this is as good as it gets. You can invite your friends, family, and fishing buddies and head out to some really great depths and fish for some big game fish.
And there’s no limit – you could be fishing the waters off of Cairns where Black Marlin congregate, travel around the Pacific, or go trolling off the coast of Mozambique.
Today, we’re going to explore all the fuss around fishing from a mothership. Feast your eyes, as these boats are pure delight for anyone, not just a hardcore angler.
What Is a Mothership?
A mothership is a big vessel that you use for travel and accommodation. You can cover hundreds of miles to reach various fishing spots. Once you arrive at the desired destination, you board smaller game boats and head out to fish.
A big yacht that serves as a fishing mothership with one ore more smaller boats for support. Motherships are powerhouses. Not only are they stable and strong, but they are mostly built for splendor. These big vessels, many of which are cutting-edge yachts, are fit for a king.
Chartering a mothership essentially means renting two boats – the mothership and the sportfishing vessel. Depending on which part of the world you are in, you can get different services. Some mothership trips are all-inclusive, whereas on others you need to cover the fuel costs or bring your own fishing gear.
When you go fishing from a mothership, you will have comfort at your fingertips: kitchen utensils, beach chair, and even swimming pools.
Fishing from a mothership gives you a lot more than just fishing. You can lie in the sun, relax by the pool and a whole lot of amenities are available in the kitchen and salon.
Anglers who are hooked on mothership fishing claim there is nothing quite like it. You wake up near the fishing grounds and start reeling in your Billfish within minutes of setting out. Each day starts close to the fishing spot, so there’s no time wasted. More importantly, you can focus on fishing 100%. The crew of the mothership and the crew of your sportfishing boat take care of the logistics – you just keep an eye on that reel.
With a mothership, you can fish almost everywhere. The big mothership will take you to a location out on the ocean. After that, you can anchor and hop on a smaller boat to explore the nearby islands, snorkel, dive, and fish. Then, at the end of the day, you can come back to the mothership.
But motherships are not only made for serious anglers. Big parties of people rent them to go on the cruise of their lives, either with family, colleagues, or friends. In the Caribbean, motherships are a popular way to spend your well-deserved vacation, exploring numerous islands and going snorkeling and occasionally wetting the line.
Motherships provide stability and a lot of extra space. You can pack as many fishing gadgets as needed, have a lot of cooler space for your catch, and you still have plenty of room left. Compared to a bigger sportfishing vessel, the mothership-fishing boat tandem gives you more space, greater flexibility, and overall a more enjoyable experience.
On a sport fishing vessel, it’s not always feasible for a group to take turns and fish for Billfish on a single day trip. With a mothership, travelers can take turns fishing. As one group fishes, the other can rest by the pool – a lot of modern motherships come with this option. Also, if the weather isn’t pleasant enough for those with seasickness, they can just stay behind, as hardcore fishers scout the offshore waters for Marlin and Tuna on overcast days.