HALF DAY FISHING TRIPS (UP TO 10 MILES OFFSHORE):
Party Fishing Boat in Tampa Bay
These trips are 4 hours long. Typically, it takes between 45 minutes and an hour to get to the fishing grounds. Once out there, the boat will make between one and up to three or four stops, depending on how the fish are cooperating. So, you can expect approximately 2 hours of fishing time. Sometimes , if conditions permit, the boat will drift fish, and there is even more fishing time. The typical catch on a half day fishing trip is grunts (snapper family), some sea bass, and an occasional grouper and/or kingfish. We also catch various species of shark, mostly in the warmer months. Frozen, cut squid (included) is the preferred bait on the half day, although we do bring frozen herring as well, in case some larger species are hungry. This type of fishing is very easy to learn, and our crew (deckhand, captain, AND cook) are all able to show you how it’s done! If you are new to this type of fishing, PLEASE ask the deckhand for some pointers on the way out, so your fishing time is maximized! The deckhand will keep your catch iced down for you on a numbered stringer, and when you arrive back at the dock he will be happy to clean your fish for you for a small fee.
WHAT TO BRING:
Sunblock
Sunglasses
Camera*
Cap*
A small hand towel*
Cooler (if you want to take your fish with you)
(items marked * are available for sale on the boat)
WHAT YOU DO NOT NEED TO BRING:
Anything for fishing–we have it all, including rod/reel, bait, tackle, and fishing license
Food and drink–available for sale on boat, although you may bring a small cooler if you wish
WHAT IS NOT ALLOWED ON OUR FISHING BOATS:
Glass containers of any kind
Your own chair
Firearms or weapons of any kind
Illegal drugs
Cigar smoking
ANY kind of navigation equipment