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Post by eaglesfanguy on May 31, 2009 23:21:54 GMT -5
I wanna get a trip going. Who would be willing to shell out 100 bucks a person to go on a charter?
Of course the trip itself would be cheaper like 80 a person./.. Who would be interested?
might even be cheaper... But im just fishing for general acceptence.,... who wants to go?
we could do a high dollar trip and hit a middlegrounds 34 hr trip, or do a full day....
who wants some?
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Post by inshorebasher on May 31, 2009 23:56:36 GMT -5
i'm all for it Stephen! But its going to be a HOT HOT minute before i can scrap up the funds to go on a trip. i'm currently unemployed and looking for a job with "0" luck and not much effort following that either. as i tell my cousin who says he hates his job; just be thankful you have one. then he reply's "man you know what? i don't hate my job." so for all those who are still working take the crap and keep at it before you find yourself fishing for a lot more than greenies! We'll get a trip together man! I haven't resorted to selling my fishing gear yet so i'm not "Rocked" bottom just yet  |
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Post by goindeep on Jun 1, 2009 11:03:12 GMT -5
Im up for one, but if we're gonna shell out $100 apiece, why not look for a private charter?? I was looking at private charters several weeks ago and came across one out of the east coast (Port Canaveral, Sunrise Marina) that lists the price as $700 (negotiable) for a 10-12 hr trip for up to 6 anglers. Website: www.finfreak.com/rates.htmlI emailed the captain and asked a couple of questions, heres the response I got: "Hi Steve, we depart around 6-6:30am and return when we have plenty of fish to clean. We are doing trolling trips for mahi and wahoo for the next few months while its hot. Travel time to fishing grounds is usually 1 hour. If you have any more questions feel free to call me at 321-631-3474. Capt. Tim Altman" Worth looking into, maybe we could talk him down to $100 per person. Who here is good at negotiating??? Id much rather spend a few extra bucks to be on a private charter than a party boat. However, Im also up for a party boat trip since Ive never been on one. Count me in either way. |
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Post by bcc on Jun 1, 2009 17:37:25 GMT -5
Yall might want to check out hte vicking fleet in tarpon springs they got a wide varity of trips this summer. www.vikingfleet.com/fishing/fishingreports.aspThe queen fleet out of clearwater marina allso have the 12 hr trips as well. |
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Post by Big-W-Man62 on Jun 1, 2009 17:37:56 GMT -5
Depending on who we were going with, and where we would be fishing, I would be interested, especially during red snapper season. Don't think I could get enough time off for the 34hr middle grounds trip, but would like to do a 12 hr one day trip and fish 80-130'. Keep us posted on what the plan is. - David
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Post by bcc on Jun 1, 2009 17:42:28 GMT -5
Oh and there is always the Cajun. If i were to go fishing with him right now seeing that the kings have slowed down i would troll with deep diving plugs for grouper instead of the big spoons that he uses and when at the bottom fishing spots i would float a few baits for the cobia in the area.
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Post by polkcntypierfisher on Jun 2, 2009 0:01:00 GMT -5
boat in steinhatchee jolly rogers2 capt jim we went with him a copule times last trip we had 8 150 qt filled grouper snapper mango and american lane vermillion gags reds aj kings cobia sharks tile fish triple tail umm some other not quite sure about we left 7 am friday and came back sunday afternoon late from the grounds that trip ran us 700 a man including gas getting up there all ya need is drinks snacks beer sunscreen he provides main meals and they r great home made also does dive trips its great boat just havent had that money to go back yet find his page on google jollyrogers2.com or somethin like that
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Post by Big-W-Man62 on Jun 2, 2009 5:24:02 GMT -5
$100 for a 1 day trip is going to be about my limit, and would need to be on this coast. Just can't afford more.
I have been doing some searching..........so far Double Eagle out of Clearwater (12hr trip 6am - 6pm) - $95
I believe these are Sunday trips.
Hubbards at Johns Pass does 12hr Thurs trips (7am - 7pm) - $90
But 6hrs is running and only 6hrs is fishing. (40-50 mi out)
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Post by filletnrelease on Jun 2, 2009 5:48:19 GMT -5
I would highly recommend the Dolphin out of Tarpon Springs. My brother and one of his friends takes this out twice a month and always catch fish. www.twogeorgesdeepseafishing.com/ |
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Post by Big-W-Man62 on Jun 2, 2009 16:05:52 GMT -5
Thanks Jack!
Looked it up: they do Sunday trips 7am - 7pm for $90.
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Post by tylerdurden on Jun 2, 2009 18:20:38 GMT -5
i probably would, i can swing 90/100, but it would need to be on this coast and i kinda just wanna get on some grouper. Any day trips going out where they are catching steady fish, Id lke my arms to at least get a little sore, plus throw some grouper in the freezeer and if enough give a filte or 2 to my dad
Did the day trip outta hubbards like 10 years back, only thing keeper we caught was a single keeper red grouper, that was the only keeper on a boat of about 20? Someone caught a bonito and a big flounder, but somebody's gotta know a good charter here or on capt mels'
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Post by SkyJay on Jun 2, 2009 22:18:27 GMT -5
"Jaws Too" Capt Dave Mistretta www.jawstoo.comWe grew up on the Reddington Pier together. He is your man. Fast, Sleek Dorado 40, Bright, and shiny brand new Yanmar 465 HP Diesal. Out and back in a quick ass bean bag minute. Party at the Intercoastal Clearwater Holday Inn With The Wing House Girls Ect. the night before yer fishin. Don't get no better than that Stephen! When we leavin Stephen? LOL CALL THE MAN!!! Hell who knows, ya might get lucky and get ME for a 1st. mate! LMFAO! ;D Limit out Every available species gauranteed... 150x6... you do the math... Skyjay discounts available to the right Jabronees. LOL ;D Jaws 2 remember you heard it here.  PS... Tell he'm "Jewelry Dan" sent ya. |
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Post by goindeep on Jun 4, 2009 0:42:25 GMT -5
Any dates we can plan for yet?
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Post by bcc on Jun 4, 2009 22:26:53 GMT -5
That a pretty good for the half day boats. I myself dident really like the meat from the grunts. The queen fleet has allways done good for me ever time i have been out on them .
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Post by montylfl on Jun 4, 2009 22:46:27 GMT -5
did you do the morning or afternoon trip?
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Post by eaglesfanguy on Jun 5, 2009 1:38:44 GMT -5
did you do the morning or afternoon trip? We did both morning and afternoon.. when im not so sunburnt ill get the pics up// i blew my nose today.. and half the skin came with the boogers.. im hurtin... i look like silence of the lambs or cable guy at the knights of the round table, with skin peeling off.. im bad off.... soon as im stable ill post pics! |
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Post by eaglesfanguy on Jun 5, 2009 1:46:38 GMT -5
That a pretty good for the half day boats. I myself dident really like the meat from the grunts. The queen fleet has allways done good for me ever time i have been out on them . Are you nuts? Them fillets are small.. but man... thats some good eatin!!! My only complaint is.. the slopily fillet fish there... man what a butchering they did.... but with 50 big grunts who wants to clean em all.. i took what i got.. i should have brought the grouper home to fillet.. but naaa i was lazy.. being that i was due in Port Charlotte soon. Queen fleet super queen and capt.Todd put us on fish! |
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Post by tylerdurden on Jun 5, 2009 9:46:21 GMT -5
yeah i didnt mind the grunt meat, its basically just like mangrove snapper. But still not really worth paying to bring home that, I want to be bringing in some heavy pole bending grouper, usually on those boats they give you heavy set ups so the grunts wont really be much of a challenge
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Post by inshorebasher on Jun 5, 2009 10:10:02 GMT -5
Dat boy there can feeesh i tell u whutttt! Nice working them grunts, kings, and grouper MANG!!! You and Allison deserve that well planned trip and i'm glad to hear you did well! I agree grunts = good eating similar to mangos  |
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Post by bcc on Jun 5, 2009 14:14:32 GMT -5
That a pretty good for the half day boats. I myself dident really like the meat from the grunts. The queen fleet has allways done good for me ever time i have been out on them . Are you nuts? Them fillets are small.. but man... thats some good eatin!!! My only complaint is.. the slopily fillet fish there... man what a butchering they did.... but with 50 big grunts who wants to clean em all.. i took what i got.. i should have brought the grouper home to fillet.. but naaa i was lazy.. being that i was due in Port Charlotte soon. Queen fleet super queen and capt.Todd put us on fish! Well my comment on the grunts may have been a little hasty . They were baked by my brother and they were very good. We had the grouper cooked at a local restuarent and it was great. |
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Post by eaglesfanguy on Jun 5, 2009 22:39:13 GMT -5
No worries BCC I agree id rather get them big boys, but them grunts are mighty good.. But a friggin pain to clean.... I let the mates clean em... awww what a shame they butcherd em up something fierce....
Thanks for posting that pic Eddie...
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Post by polkcntypierfisher on Jun 6, 2009 3:18:48 GMT -5
been on double a dozen times never brought home a keepr grouper but me and buddy went out on that boat the first time and we got in the big fish dweal 5 bucks per person my buddy causght i diont know how big it was but they was out of seaon at the time a huge red gropuer wasnt aloud to keep so they had to throw it back and it was big fish of trip and still didnt get money for big fish it was big and since it was not aliud to keep at time it was still big fish landed have seen many big groups landed not bad boat but seems like thy are more for many trhan fishing so i really wouldnt sugest the boat 75 doallrs or what ever it is seems to much for grunts just my opinon spelling is off cuz im still but yet drunk but u catch my frift
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Post by Tommy on Jun 9, 2009 13:28:30 GMT -5
Stephen, you still up for a trip? We have James Gang Charters lined up for sat morning, me, Rich and the grand daughter so theres 3 spots left on the boat if you interested in getting the "BIG" ones. Been alot of ARS in the 10-15lb range, AJ's, all the grouper and BF Tuna in the mix. What say ye?
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Post by eaglesfanguy on Jun 9, 2009 15:01:02 GMT -5
Send me some info Tommy. I know im interested , Probably Allison also. I sent ya a pm.. So hit me back with the details
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Post by bigmike on Jun 9, 2009 20:16:31 GMT -5
Hi everybody,
I would like to get in on a queen fleet trip next time around.
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Post by montylfl on Jun 9, 2009 21:40:09 GMT -5
So looking at the queen fleet one offer looks tempting.
12 hrs 40 people max. $3500. If we add 20% tip brings the total to $4200.00 or $105.0 per person. Do we think we can get 40 people to to commit?
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Post by Tommy on Jun 10, 2009 10:58:47 GMT -5
Well we got the boat filled, I'm gonna try and do this once a month. BigMike we need to get you out there with us one weekend. I know it's tough to get a weekend off from the pier, maybe if we get a plan way ahead of time you can join us, you won't regret it I guarontee. Stephen/skyjay, see ya fri night on the south side, we need big ass bait. Sat can't come fast enough  |
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Post by Tommy on Jun 10, 2009 11:03:55 GMT -5
Stephen, heres the Wahoo I was telling you about yesterday, frikkin hog Hu?   |
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Post by SkyJay on Jun 10, 2009 12:26:01 GMT -5
Got some wild-azz CornFed SkyWay Pinners, just can't wait to take a 200'dive! Mama just cleaned out the fridge, and fed them bad boys up reel good! LOL Can't wait! Feel like a lttle kid on Christmas Eve again! WaHooo! FISH ON! |
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Post by inshorebasher on Jun 10, 2009 18:18:41 GMT -5
man i wish i could be the kid seeing old saint nick shimmy down the chimney! or better yet be the fighting end of conventional setup reeling up a "true blackie"
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