On the water, elevation increases your chances of spotting fish and indicators such as bait schools, birds, kelp paddies, and weed lines.Boating anglers who sight-fish for species such as bonefish, cobia, marlin, tarpon and redfish rely on elevation to spot their quarry. Some boats, like convertibles, are designed from the outset with flybridges offering built-in altitude. But there are other ways to get high on boats. Casting PlatformsCasting platforms are usually 12 to 18 inches tall. Fishmaster’s Casting Platform ($275), for example, is 16½ inches tall, with a nonskid fiberglass platform that measures 32 inches across the back and 23 inches across the front. A quick-release turnbuckle device secures it to the deck.Many anglers get double duty from a sturdy super cooler, standing on it to look for fish and cast, as well as ...![Sport Fishing Mag]()
