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Re: 12 Hour Party Boat trip out of Galveston
[Re: tunatamer]
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05/24/16 10:21 PM
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Day0ne
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I wouldn't fish Williams if it was free. GPB all the way. One would have to be able to put their "fish politics" aside to fish with Williams wouldn't they David? That and I don't like catching spadefish and eating microwaved food..
David
"Lately it occurs to me: What a long, strange trip it's been." - R. Hunter
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Re: 12 Hour Party Boat trip out of Galveston
[Re: danwill12]
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05/24/16 10:22 PM
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Day0ne
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I wouldn't fish Williams if it was free. GPB all the way. I don't remember asking you. And I don't remember asking you
David
"Lately it occurs to me: What a long, strange trip it's been." - R. Hunter
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Re: 12 Hour Party Boat trip out of Galveston
[Re: PowerLizard]
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05/25/16 03:16 AM
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PowerLizard
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Despite the pissing match developing, I did receive some very useful information from both the posted comments and PMs received. Special thanks to Lenahorse.
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Re: 12 Hour Party Boat trip out of Galveston
[Re: PowerLizard]
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05/26/16 02:35 AM
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Luke98
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I prefer GPB but with that said I used to work on the new Buccaneer years back under Capt Midnight ( Bob R).
The Capts have changed but yet it's still a good old boat. Call Andy Hernandez in the office and tell him Luke Seymour sent you and he will get you taken care of. If you have any questions that haven't already been answered then feel free to message me.
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Re: 12 Hour Party Boat trip out of Galveston
[Re: PowerLizard]
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07/25/16 02:02 AM
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KUSAI
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Just came back from GPB 12 hour trip. We caught some good fishes all in all total 750 vermillion snappers were caught.
So I am kind disappointed since its a 4 hour trip going out and 4 hour coming in. So in the leftout 4 hour we only gotta fish actual 2-1/2 hours to 3 hours max. So out of 12 hours we only fished for 3 hours thats an awful waste of time.
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Re: 12 Hour Party Boat trip out of Galveston
[Re: KUSAI]
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07/26/16 08:59 PM
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Day0ne
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Just came back from GPB 12 hour trip. We caught some good fishes all in all total 750 vermillion snappers were caught.
So I am kind disappointed since its a 4 hour trip going out and 4 hour coming in. So in the leftout 4 hour we only gotta fish actual 2-1/2 hours to 3 hours max. So out of 12 hours we only fished for 3 hours thats an awful waste of time. You have to go where the fish are. Evidently it was worth it if you caught 750 vermillion snapper. They live in deep water which is far from Galveston. Fishing closer in can be a bigger waste of time in my opinion, IMO. If the fish were closer in, the trip wouldn't be 12 hours. It's all figured in.
David
"Lately it occurs to me: What a long, strange trip it's been." - R. Hunter
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Re: 12 Hour Party Boat trip out of Galveston
[Re: PowerLizard]
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07/27/16 12:48 AM
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lenahorse
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I have fished all the boats mentioned here and had good trips on all and a few duds, the clincher was the food policy on Williams a friend is very diabetic they forbid him taking his sugar free food on board, that did it after a not too good discussion in the office we obtained a refund finally, as much fun as pulling teeth, went next door and explained the situation and were treated like royalty and had a good trip, stayed with Andy and Ed ever since. Now go to Freeport.
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Re: 12 Hour Party Boat trip out of Galveston
[Re: Day0ne]
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07/27/16 05:22 PM
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KUSAI
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Just came back from GPB 12 hour trip. We caught some good fishes all in all total 750 vermillion snappers were caught.
So I am kind disappointed since its a 4 hour trip going out and 4 hour coming in. So in the leftout 4 hour we only gotta fish actual 2-1/2 hours to 3 hours max. So out of 12 hours we only fished for 3 hours thats an awful waste of time. You have to go where the fish are. Evidently it was worth it if you caught 750 vermillion snapper. They live in deep water which is far from Galveston. Fishing closer in can be a bigger waste of time in my opinion, IMO. If the fish were closer in, the trip wouldn't be 12 hours. It's all figured in. Yes I have done 4 hours too which is total waste of time, unless its sight seeing. But again my concern is out of 12 hours we only gotta fish hardly 3 hours. The spot where we were getting most fish, the captain decided to move from there (not sure what he was thinking) but pretty much everyone on boat was pissed.
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Re: 12 Hour Party Boat trip out of Galveston
[Re: PowerLizard]
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07/27/16 05:48 PM
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trlrman
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Just my thinking but if say 2/3's of your 750 fish came from the 1 spot -500 fish do you not think it wise to leave a few on that spot for seed ? not trying to stir the pot or offend anyone !
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Re: 12 Hour Party Boat trip out of Galveston
[Re: trlrman]
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07/27/16 05:59 PM
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KUSAI
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Just my thinking but if say 2/3's of your 750 fish came from the 1 spot -500 fish do you not think it wise to leave a few on that spot for seed ? not trying to stir the pot or offend anyone ! That was my thought too, but again I am a noob so no idea but as I said everyone was pissed. Cause no other spots had any other fish except red snapper which the deck hands promptly killed and threw back in sea. Also they imposed a 10 per stringer limit where as twpd website says the following Vermilion Snapper Daily Bag:No limit Length in Inches (Minimum - Maximum)10 - No limit
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Re: 12 Hour Party Boat trip out of Galveston
[Re: trlrman]
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07/27/16 07:08 PM
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tunatamer
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The daily bag limit on Vermillion snapper is ten (10) per person in federal waters. There are very few Vermillion snapper in state waters is the reason for that. not trying to stir the pot or offend anyone ! You change you ways or something?
"still" awesum
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Re: 12 Hour Party Boat trip out of Galveston
[Re: tunatamer]
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07/27/16 07:55 PM
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trlrman
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just trying to make sure we don't have a need for a FLM march !
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Re: 12 Hour Party Boat trip out of Galveston
[Re: KUSAI]
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07/28/16 05:03 AM
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Day0ne
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Just my thinking but if say 2/3's of your 750 fish came from the 1 spot -500 fish do you not think it wise to leave a few on that spot for seed ? not trying to stir the pot or offend anyone ! That was my thought too, but again I am a noob so no idea but as I said everyone was pissed. Cause no other spots had any other fish except red snapper which the deck hands promptly killed and threw back in sea. Also they imposed a 10 per stringer limit where as twpd website says the following Vermilion Snapper Daily Bag:No limit Length in Inches (Minimum - Maximum)10 - No limit It doesn't matter what TPWD rules say. They only apply out to 9 nautical miles, then the Federal rules take over and they say 10 fish daily bag. You need to follow the rules where you are. BYW, I doubt the deckhands "killed" the snapper and threw them overboard. By law they have to be vented before releasing but I do wish they wouldn't use a knife to vent them.
David
"Lately it occurs to me: What a long, strange trip it's been." - R. Hunter
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Re: 12 Hour Party Boat trip out of Galveston
[Re: KUSAI]
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07/28/16 05:12 AM
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Day0ne
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Just came back from GPB 12 hour trip. We caught some good fishes all in all total 750 vermillion snappers were caught.
So I am kind disappointed since its a 4 hour trip going out and 4 hour coming in. So in the leftout 4 hour we only gotta fish actual 2-1/2 hours to 3 hours max. So out of 12 hours we only fished for 3 hours thats an awful waste of time. You have to go where the fish are. Evidently it was worth it if you caught 750 vermillion snapper. They live in deep water which is far from Galveston. Fishing closer in can be a bigger waste of time in my opinion, IMO. If the fish were closer in, the trip wouldn't be 12 hours. It's all figured in. Yes I have done 4 hours too which is total waste of time, unless its sight seeing. But again my concern is out of 12 hours we only gotta fish hardly 3 hours. The spot where we were getting most fish, the captain decided to move from there (not sure what he was thinking) but pretty much everyone on boat was pissed. You are missing the point. If it takes 4 hours to reach the fish (which is about right for Galveston, which is the farthest seaport in the US from the 100 Fathom line ), it will take 4 hours to get home, leaving 4 hours to, first, find the fish, then catch them. You had a fairly regular Galveston trip on a boat that tries real hard to put you on fish. Good fish and avoiding red snapper requires traveling quite a distance.
David
"Lately it occurs to me: What a long, strange trip it's been." - R. Hunter
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Re: 12 Hour Party Boat trip out of Galveston
[Re: PowerLizard]
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08/19/16 03:14 AM
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scubaarchery
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I have fished both mostly for tuna. I catch more bottom fish on Williams and more tuna on GPB. I have my own gear fish my own way and catch tons. I use Shimano Spheros and Talicas that I bought used on eBay with ugly stick tiger lite rods.
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