We will be running a 14 Hour "Ironman" Trip on Saturday November 12, 2011. Gag Grouper season ends on November 15th, so we will have one long trip before the season ends. Reservations will begin on Monday October 24th. The positions will be first come, first served on the day of the trip. You will be able to start boarding at 2:30am. The last few years our "Ironman" trip has been pretty successful. We have brought in anywhere from 40-97 Grouper. Make your reservations and join us on the last extended trip for Gag Grouper this year.
Our 4 and 8 hour trips have been doing very well. The Grunts, Sea Bass and Porgies have been biting as well as Gag and Red Grouper. Most 8 hour trips have been catching 400-700 panfish with 6-15 Grouper and some days up near 30. The 4 hour trips have been catching 100-250 panfish on average with a handful of Grouper as well.
The water temps are cooling and the fish are biting well. Come on down and join the fun.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Gag Grouper Season 2011
Gag Grouper season is set to open in a few weeks. The season for 2011 will run from September 16 to November 15. The bag limit will be 2 fish per person. We will have a 14 hour trip on Saturday November 12 from 4am-6pm. Reservations for this trip will begin on Monday October 24 . I may set dates for additional earlier trips soon. We have our annual maintenance and Coast Guard inspection coming in September and several charters booked for October, but I will try to work in a couple of 14 hour trips during the Gag season. There will be no 24 hour trips this fall. The Gulf Council will not open a Red Snapper season this fall as they did last year.
Our 4 hour trips have been drifting and catching lots of Grunts, Sea Bass and Porgies with a Legal Red Grouper here and there. The 8 hour trips have been catching the same with a few more Red Grouper and several Gags that we are releasing. The busy season is just about over and there has been plenty of room on each trip, but we still recommend reservations for all trips.
See you all soon!!
Our 4 hour trips have been drifting and catching lots of Grunts, Sea Bass and Porgies with a Legal Red Grouper here and there. The 8 hour trips have been catching the same with a few more Red Grouper and several Gags that we are releasing. The busy season is just about over and there has been plenty of room on each trip, but we still recommend reservations for all trips.
See you all soon!!
Saturday, June 25, 2011
24 Hour Trip in July
Our 24 Hour Trip for June 25 is sold out. We have another 24 Hour Trip scheduled for July 9, 2011. We will leave at 7pm on Saturday night and return Sunday night at 7pm. The price is $195.00 plus a $15.00 rod rental fee. We are taking reservations now, so call to make yours today. To guarantee your spot, tickets must be paid for one week prior on July 2, 2011.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Father's Day 14 Hour Trip
This last 14 hour trip was a little slower than the first. We still managed to bring in 74 Red Snapper, about a dozen Red Grouper and 30 Mangrove Snapper. The fishing was a little picky, but we managed to find two spots that they bit very well on. We release in the neighborhood of 50 Gag Grouper that would have kept, if the season was open as well as 15 Amberjack. The 24 Hour Trip leaves this Saturday, I am expecting a great trip. Stay tuned for updates and possible July trips.
Monday, June 6, 2011
14 Hour Trip on June 5, 2011
Our 14 hour trip on Sunday June 5th was a HUGE success. We caught our limit of 94 Red Snapper by 1 pm. We also brought back 15 Red Grouper and 20 nice Mangrove Snapper. Gag Grouper and Amberjack are out of season right now but that did not stop them from biting. We released 70 Gag Grouper up to 25 pounds and 30 Amberjack in the 15-35 pound range. The day was filled with nonstop action!!
Our next 14 hour trip is scheduled for Sunday June 19th. We also have a 24 hour trip leaving on Saturday June 25 at 7pm. We are taking reservations for both of these trips now.They are filling up quickly, so make your reservation today!!
Our 4 and 8 hour trips are doing well also. We are having good catches of Grunts,Seabass and Porgies. We have been bringing in a few legal size Red Grouper and releasing several Gags. The weather is getting hotter and the seas have been calm so bring your sunscreen and LET'S GO FISHING!!
SEE YOU SOON!!!!!
Our next 14 hour trip is scheduled for Sunday June 19th. We also have a 24 hour trip leaving on Saturday June 25 at 7pm. We are taking reservations for both of these trips now.They are filling up quickly, so make your reservation today!!
Our 4 and 8 hour trips are doing well also. We are having good catches of Grunts,Seabass and Porgies. We have been bringing in a few legal size Red Grouper and releasing several Gags. The weather is getting hotter and the seas have been calm so bring your sunscreen and LET'S GO FISHING!!
SEE YOU SOON!!!!!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
12 Hour Trip on May 8th
Our 12 hour trip had a nice catch of the target species, Red Grouper. The returned to the dock with over 30 legal fish. They also release several large Gag Grouper and some Red Snapper. The next 12 hour trip will be Sunday May 22nd. Reservations will be taken up to one week in advance. We will also start to take reservations for our first 14 hour Red Snapper trip on Friday May 13th. The trip will run on Sunday June 5th. We will have reserved fishing positions for this trip, so call to reserve your spot this week. We will have another 14 hour Red Snapper trip on June 19th and a 24 hour offshore trip leaving Saturday evening June 25 at 7pm. Reservations for the 19th and 25th begin on June 5th.
Our 4 hour and 8 hour trips have been coming in with nice catches of Grunts, SeaBass, Porgies and assorted other panfish. We have been releasing several nice Gag Grouper each trip with a few legal Red Grouper to bring back.
The weather has been great, so hurry and come fishing today!! See you soon!!
Our 4 hour and 8 hour trips have been coming in with nice catches of Grunts, SeaBass, Porgies and assorted other panfish. We have been releasing several nice Gag Grouper each trip with a few legal Red Grouper to bring back.
The weather has been great, so hurry and come fishing today!! See you soon!!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
12, 14 and 24 Hour Summer Trips 2011
We will be starting our Spring and Summer Seasonal trips next month. We will be running two 12 Hour Red Grouper trips on Sunday May 8th and 22nd. We will be fishing 30-40 miles. Trips will be from 6am-6pm. Reservations can be made one week prior to trip dates. Fishing positions will be "first come first served" on the day of trip. We will have 14 Hour Red Snapper trips on June 5th and 19th leaving 4am and returning 6pm. We will be targeting Red Snapper in the 50-60 mile range. Reservations for these trips can be made starting May 13th. Reserved fishing positions will be available and must be paid for 3 days prior to trip. Our 24 Hour Overnight Middle Grounds trip will be from 7pm Saturday June 25th to 7pm Sunday June 26th. We will be targeting Red and Mangrove Snapper, Red Grouper, Scamp, Porgies and Vermillion Snapper. Reservations begin on June 5th and must be paid for one week prior to trip. Call our ticket office for more info. Come join the fun!!
Gag Grouper season will open from September 16-November 15. This is the longest closure we have ever seen for Gag. Some extended trips for Gag will most likely be available when the season opens. The Double Eagle Fleet has joined with the Charter Fisherman's Association in pursuing new programs that will ensure that access to the Gulf Fishery for our customers. We are currently working with the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council and National Marine Fisheries Service on the implementation of a seperate FMP(Fishery Management Plan) for the Charter for Hire and headboat fleet. If the plan is successful, it will ensure a sustainable fishery for the charter for hire and headboat fleet. This would allow us to be 100 % accountable for our fishery and give us longer fishing seasons. For more info or to join and support C.F.A., visit their website at www.charterfisherman.org.
Good fishing to all. See you soon!!
Gag Grouper season will open from September 16-November 15. This is the longest closure we have ever seen for Gag. Some extended trips for Gag will most likely be available when the season opens. The Double Eagle Fleet has joined with the Charter Fisherman's Association in pursuing new programs that will ensure that access to the Gulf Fishery for our customers. We are currently working with the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council and National Marine Fisheries Service on the implementation of a seperate FMP(Fishery Management Plan) for the Charter for Hire and headboat fleet. If the plan is successful, it will ensure a sustainable fishery for the charter for hire and headboat fleet. This would allow us to be 100 % accountable for our fishery and give us longer fishing seasons. For more info or to join and support C.F.A., visit their website at www.charterfisherman.org.
Good fishing to all. See you soon!!
Saturday, April 9, 2011
UPCOMING 14 HOUR TRIPS
The Gulf Council is having a meeting the week of April 11, 2011. During this meeting they will be addressing the 2011 season for Gag Grouper in the Gulf of Mexico. I will be attending this meeting and will set dates for the 14 Hour and possible 24 Hour summer trips when I return. Stay tuned to our blog for dates. As of now, Gag Grouper are still closed for harvest. We should know soon when the season will open. rumor has it that the season will be from September 16 - November 15. Red Grouper are now open and Red Snapper will open June 1, so we will not have any extended trips until at least the beginning of June.
Our regular 4 and 8 hour trips have been doing great. We are having great catches of Grey Snapper(aka White Grunts) Sea Bass, Porgies and some "keeper" Red Grouper. The 8 hour trip is catching the same with a few more legal Red Grouper than the half day. One recent catch ahd a total of 26 legal Red Grouper up to approx. 18 lbs. Both trips have been releasing several nice Gag Grouper each day. Hopefully the season will open soon!!
Weather has been great. Light winds and calm seas have been the norm. We are in our busy season, so we recommend reservations for all trips. We have some private charters on the schedule so please be sure to check availability of your desired trip before you make the drive to the marina. Trips availability and reservations can be made by calling our ticket office.
Say goodbye to a long, cold winter and hello to a gorgeous Spring. Come on down and go fishing. See you soon!!
Capt. Chad
Our regular 4 and 8 hour trips have been doing great. We are having great catches of Grey Snapper(aka White Grunts) Sea Bass, Porgies and some "keeper" Red Grouper. The 8 hour trip is catching the same with a few more legal Red Grouper than the half day. One recent catch ahd a total of 26 legal Red Grouper up to approx. 18 lbs. Both trips have been releasing several nice Gag Grouper each day. Hopefully the season will open soon!!
Weather has been great. Light winds and calm seas have been the norm. We are in our busy season, so we recommend reservations for all trips. We have some private charters on the schedule so please be sure to check availability of your desired trip before you make the drive to the marina. Trips availability and reservations can be made by calling our ticket office.
Say goodbye to a long, cold winter and hello to a gorgeous Spring. Come on down and go fishing. See you soon!!
Capt. Chad
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