December 31, 2014

Ryan and MacKenzie Harrington joined us earlier this year during their honeymoon trip, and returned for a fun fishing outing on December 31.

Last time Ryan scored a big Marlin, and on this trip the highlight was undoubtedly this his-and-hers Double Sailfish release.

They also mopped up some nice 25-35lbs. Dorados, plus MacKenzie scored a late-day Sailfish to sweeten the pot.

Great work by Captain David and Mate Juan Carlos for this Tampa-based charter captain.

December 31, 2014

Captain William closed out 2014 with a double-trip day that saw incredible numbers of Sailfish releases and big Dorados on ice. The morning client was Mr. David Yarborough and his family.

Sailfish dominated the scorecard with several releases punctuated by a Double Sailfish release late in the trip.

 

It is such a treat for us to host kids on blue water trips and show them all the fun that fishing can bring.

 

December 31, 2014

The afternoon session was also great as we welcomed Leah Merryfield and her friends for continued awesome action.

Like the morning session, their highlight was a Double Sailfish release:

These Texas anglers also nabbed a few solo Sailfish to round our their record.

The final send-off were some sunset Dorados that are easily north of 40lbs.

Great work by the baddest boat in Garza Bay!

 

December 30, 2014

Ray Anderson and his boys had a fantastic trip on the Discoverer. Here’s what Ray sent to us via email:

Craig – Great trip on the Discoverer yesterday.ย ย 

My two sons and I caught 3 sailfish (one was 100 lbs), and 5 large dorado.ย ย 

Captain David and Juan Carlos were the best.

Could not have asked for a better time.ย ย  We will be back.ย 

Ray Anderson

Hinsdale, IN

December 31, 2014

 

December 30, 2014

The Wanderer welcomed Paul Vegliante and his friends for a morning half day trip and they found the offshore bite to be rewarding and fruitful. The highlight was this fired-up Sailfish release:

They backed that up with this monster Dorado.

Estimated at 40lbs., this monster should yield about 15lbs. of filet meat.

I’m sure that once she sees the filets on the plate, that frown will turn upside-down.

December 28, 2014

The good times kept rolling on the Super panga as client Thomas Hollingsworth of Mount Dora, FLย  also snagged a few Sailfish backed-up by Dorado.

This one-two punch of trophy fish releases and Mahi filets on ice has satisfied many clients, and Mr. Hollingsworth is no different. Look at these big fish and big smiles:

Great work by Captain Carlos and the unstoppable Explorer.

December 28, 2014

Leah Merryfield and her group took the Wanderer for a full day of offshore action on December 28 and they had fantastic action.

In total they notched the scorecard with seven Sailfish releases.

The real swarm hit the baits at 1pm sharp and they put on a show for these Texas anglers.

Is that Graham Harrell flashing the pistols? I’m sure Coach Kliff would be proud!

Great safe releases by First Mate Alex on the billfish, however this group also mixed in a few Dorados for the dinner table.

Wonderful performance from Captain William and the flagship.

December 27, 2014

The Explorer finished 2014 with a near-perfect pair of trips for Ron Rivale and his daughters. This trio is one heck of a fishing team!

The highlight was this HUGE Blue Marlin, easily the biggest of the year so far for the Super Panga.

Captain Carlos kept the fight short and sweet while Mate Kevin executed a picture-perfect live release.

The hits kept on coming with a few Sailfish releases on the 27th.

The finishing touch was a handful of delicious Dorados in the icebox.

Great work by the unstoppable Explorer!

December 27, 2014

The flagship Wanderer tied her own record for Rooster Fish release with a whopping FIVE featherheads released in a single day. Vanessa Gallegos and her group were the beneficiaries of this landmark achievement and they report big fish and big smiles all around.

Captain William exploited a roiling boil of baitfish near to shore and First Mate Alex expertly selected the right hook size to isolate the big fish from the rest of the pack.

Great coordination between angler, mate and Captain meant that all of this beauties were released quickly and safely.

After the Gallegos family’s morning 5 hour trip, the Wanderer returned to shore to pick up Steven Cheung and his friends. They went right back to the feeding frenzy and scored another two Rooster fish releases.

Another day, another record for the mighty Wanderer.