7/3/17 All Day Two Georges Trip

[ft86tt]

So I decided to do a little bit of "offshore" fishing with the Two Georges ($70 Value) in Tarpon Springs since I heard good things about them. The boat leaves dead on at 8:00 AM and starts to go about 28 miles offshore. It took about one and half hours to reach the fist spot. I was on the port side of the boat and within the first couple minutes, there were three anglers that brought in a nice red snapper. Others including myself brought in a couple of Grunts aka Grey Snapper Then at the third spot, there were two very nice catches! A nice sized grouper and a Cobia! The guy who caught the Cobia said he was done and went inside to take a nap for the rest of his trip (3 hrs left) as his catch was fulfilled. I believe that this trip is well worth it for only $70 bucks to do a ~30 miles offshore fishing! I had two powerful strikes. First kept dragging my #50 mono leader for 2 minutes straight and then lost it. Reeled up and saw the #50 mono leader is whittled so I'm assuming it was a shark. Second time the drag on my reel couldn't stop the fish from turning and I did feel that it got behind a rock from the rubbing of the mono, So I assumed it was a grouper that I couldn't turn and therefore I got "rocked" Overall it was an impressive trip for just $70! I ended the trip with a couple of grunts that I gave away to my neighbor on the boat. 

[imac813]

Sounds like a good time. I need to do some offshore fishing myself soon.

[Mackerelman]

Ft86tt:
I am Glad that You had a Great Time out Deep Sea Fishing.  
The Two Georges Boat is a Great Boat to go on.
I, My Girlfriend & Montylfl are going out Saturday at 6:00am to do a 12 Hour Trip with a Batch of Crack Cookies.
I know that will be Fun !   

[seabird]

Thanks for the report. The Two Georges sounds like a good boat to try. So they call k.w. grunts, grey snapper too? Thought Hubbard's just did that.

[shadowxmas]

Good report and nice pictures ft86tt.

[redwrecker]

That sounds like a good deal. I am interested in going on one of these trips. Can you explain your rod/reel outfits, rigs, and water depths please? I just want to make sure I have the correct gear first.

[Mackerelman]

A 12 Hour Trip usually consists of Fishing in 60 feet of Water.
The Boat Supplies 4/0 Conventional Rod & Reels.

They also Supply Frozen Sardines & Squid that They Cut Up for Everyone for Bait.

[ft86tt]

Jul 3, 2017 20:54:16 GMT -5 seabird said:

Thanks for the report. The Two Georges sounds like a good boat to try. So they call k.w. grunts, grey snapper too? Thought Hubbard's just did that.

They did call key west grunts a grey snapper. There was a girl who caught a grunt and the deck hand told the girl that those grey snapper are one of the best eating fish out here in Florida  I guess tourists would like to eat something that is called grey snapper instead of grunt .

[Mackerelman]

Jul 4, 2017 8:54:54 GMT -5 ft86tt said:

Jul 3, 2017 20:54:16 GMT -5 seabird said:

Thanks for the report. The Two Georges sounds like a good boat to try. So they call k.w. grunts, grey snapper too? Thought Hubbard's just did that.

They did call key west grunts a grey snapper. There was a girl who caught a grunt and the deck hand told the girl that those grey snapper are one of the best eating fish out here in Florida  I guess tourists would like to eat something that is called grey snapper instead of grunt .

They are Good !              

[redwrecker]

Jul 4, 2017 8:16:46 GMT -5 Mackerelman said:

A 12 Hour Trip usually consists of Fishing in 60 feet of Water.
The Boat Supplies 4/0 Conventional Rod & Reels.

They also Supply Frozen Sardines & Squid that They Cut Up for Everyone for Bait.

Do y'all bring your own gear or use the gear they provide? That is perfect because I already have a 4/0 setup.

[ft86tt]

Jul 4, 2017 12:15:59 GMT -5 redwrecker said:

Jul 4, 2017 8:16:46 GMT -5 Mackerelman said:

A 12 Hour Trip usually consists of Fishing in 60 feet of Water.
The Boat Supplies 4/0 Conventional Rod & Reels.

They also Supply Frozen Sardines & Squid that They Cut Up for Everyone for Bait.

Do y'all bring your own gear or use the gear they provide? That is perfect because I already have a 4/0 setup.

I've brought my own gear but I realized that I wasn't properly prepared. Last time I went with Queen Fleet in Clearwater and took my medium action rods and it was sufficient as we only caught Grunts, but with the two georges I ran into heavier fish and lost them. Also, make sure that you bring sinkers not less than 3 oz. I think their tackle has 3 oz with them. I'd like to go 4 or maybe 5 

[Mackerelman]

Jul 4, 2017 12:15:59 GMT -5 redwrecker said:

Jul 4, 2017 8:16:46 GMT -5 Mackerelman said:

A 12 Hour Trip usually consists of Fishing in 60 feet of Water.
The Boat Supplies 4/0 Conventional Rod & Reels.

They also Supply Frozen Sardines & Squid that They Cut Up for Everyone for Bait.

Do y'all bring your own gear or use the gear they provide? That is perfect because I already have a 4/0 setup.

You can Take Anything that You Like to Fish with while You are Fishing on the Boat.
Also, You can Take Anything that You Like Eat while You are Fishing on the Boat.

If You are Fishing for Grouper I would not Use any Leader Less than 60lb. Test Leader.
I Lost a Blackfin Tuna & a Grouper using 40lb. Leader last Time I went 3 Weeks ago.
Make Sure that You have at least 6oz. & 8oz. Egg Sinkers due to the Current out there.
On their Rod & Reel Setups, they Use 8oz. Egg Sinkers.

It is a Great Boat to go on. 

[aussieguy]

when I went out with them a while ago my sinker was a bit on the light side...
they gave me a sinker to use

and never asked for it back!

If you have questions about your gear, ability or general how the heck do I do this ...
talk to the crew they are more than helpful


I expect it is in their interest as well, not so many tangles if every one has a good setup

[redwrecker]

I plan on booking a trip in the near future. It helps knowing what to expect ahead of time since I've never fished on a party boat before. Sounds like a good time. I will probably bring my 4/0 Senator setup and a heavy 8000 Fin nor spinning setup I have. Thanks for the advice