Fishing in Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua's waters teem with game fish such as marlin, wahoo, and tuna. Most boat trips include equipment, lunch, and drinks. Figure at least $495 for a half day, $790 for a full day, for up to six people.

The 45-foot Hatteras Sportfisherman Obsession (268/462-2824) has top-of-the-line equipment, including an international-standard fighting chair, outriggers, and handcrafted rods.

Overdraft (268/464-4954 or 268/462-3112. www.antiguafishing.com) is a sleek, spacious fiberglass 40-footer outfitted with the latest techno-gadgetry and operated by Frank Hart, a professional fisherman who knows the waters intimately and regales clients with stories of his trade. He also rents the 26-foot H2O, a ProKat versatile enough to accommodate fly-fishing and deeper-water bay bait fishing.