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 26, 2014

The mighty Wanderer put on a show for two groups of clients on December 26. First up was this excellent pair of Rooster fish releases scored first thing in the morning by Leah Armstrong :

These safe releases were the highlight of the morning session, but the big blue beauty was barely getting started.

 

In the afternoon we welcomed a great returning client and his family.

Hendrick Engel started fishing with our team late last year, and this time he returned with wife Maria and his daughter who was celebrating her 16th birthday.

For the birthday girl, how’s a Double Sailfish release sound for a present?

Great fish handling by First Mate Alex was the icing on the cake!

Captain William is known for squeezing every drop of action out of a fishing day, as proven by the nice Dorado and two more Sailfish scored at the end of the Engel’s outing.

That’s why the Wanderer is the King of Garza Bay!

December 23, 2014

On the morning of the 23rd the Wanderer welcomed client Leah Armstrong and her family for a fruitful day of inshore action.

Captain William found this bubbling bait ball just a mile from shore and the flagship capitalized on this blessing.

Big Rooster fish were the order of the day. Each was live released so we can catch them again soon!

The action stayed strong with several nice Jack Crevelles providing actions for this young angler.

Then in the afternoon the flagship returned to Garza to scoop up Leah Merryfield and her posse for some high-flying Sailfish action.

Just like the shirt says, this Sailfish learned to Fear the Mustache!

The late-day Sailfish bite lead to two awesome fights and two safe releases.

A getaway Dorado scored was the perfect end to a double day of action for Captain William and the mighty Wanderer.

December 22, 2014

December 22 was another day of double-duty for William and Alex on the flagship, and the morning clients got things cooking with a bunch of Sailfish releases.

In the afternoon session, Hendrick Engel and his daughter continued their fishing hot streak with a bevy of Yellowfin Tuna catches on the Wanderer.

It is rare to see Yella Fellas this early in the season, especially with such good size to them.

Team Engel also scored a nice Sailfish to round out the day.