Most anglers think offshore fishing is just about getting away from the dock. But the distance you travel matters more than you'd expect — and if you don't understand what that means for your trip, you're setting yourself up for disappointment. The Gulf of Mexico doesn't hand out trophy fish at the shoreline. You've got to earn them. And that starts with knowing how far you need to go, what you're chasing, and whether your charter is built to get you there. Here's ...