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The catch is pretty big in the Virgin Islands, as attested by the 21 world records set here in recent years. Because the islands are perched on the edge of the Puerto Rico Trench, a six-mile deep drop-off that's the deepest hole in the Atlantic Ocean, some of the hardest-fighting sport fish in the world are found here, including white marlin, wahoo, Allison tuna, dolphin and kingfish. There are several operators at American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook, St. Thomas who offer half-day deep-sea fishing expeditions and provide bait, tackle, ice and beer.