Sunday, December 12, 2010

HOLIDAY SEASON / 2011 GAG GROUPER SEASON

Hi everyone. The holiday season is approaching fast. We have gift certificates available for both Half Day and All Day trips. Tickets can be purchased in person at our ticket office or by phone at 727-446-1653. If the weather cooperates, we tend to be busy throughout the christmas season. RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR ALL TRIPS. We also suggest arriving 45 minutes early for all trips. Parking for afternoon Half Day trips is at a premium, the earlier you arrive the less hassel to find parking. Most times you can find parking spots being vacated by morning trip patrons. Fishing has been good to great on days when the weather cooperates. The All Day has had most trips with 10-24 legal Grouper. Some trips in the 35-50 Grouper range, with plenty of Grunts and assorted others. The Half Day has had plenty of Grunts with some legal Grouper catches up near 10. For the first time ever, we are facing a 6 month Gag Grouper Closed Season with a possible extension. Gag Grouper will be closed to harvest from January 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011. We will be able to keep Red Grouper through this time except for February and March, when all Shallow Water Grouper will be closed. To recap, no Gag Grouper Jan. 1- June 30. No Gag or Red Grouper from Feb. 1- March31. We will keep you informed on any updates to these closures as we get information. I am constantly doing research and atteding meetings to not only get data but to give my input on possible changes. The crew at the Double Eagle wishes everyone a Happy Holiday Season. See you all soon.

Capt. Chad and Crew