Posted By: Russ Roberts
A Few Questions: - 06/28/17 03:23 AM
Folks,
After many years of inactivity, I am getting ready for a multi-day trip to the floaters for YFT and hopefully some bottom fishing for AJ's and grouper. I have all my own equipment. I have talked with the folks at the various Deep Sea operations in Port Aransas but while they may be great at fishing, let's just say communication is not necessarily their forte. So a few questions:
For a 48 to 80 hour trip, any opinions as to who offers the best chance at quality fishing. Comfort would be nice, but that is not my first concern.
I understand that Dolphin Docks does not allow braid--period. If so, that would be a non-starter for me. Any knowledge of whether that is strictly enforced?
Also, I talked with the folks at Deep Sea HQ about their 60 hour trips and was told there is a three outfit limit. I am hopeful that if I ever get a chance to talk to the Captain, I might be allowed to keep a couple of short backup rods in my bunk. Any knowledge of how the goes down?
I read a thread by the great Kil (Ksong) who went on a TFF trip on the Scat Cat (I assume a charter by members of this group??) and was very complimentary. Can anyone tell me about that? Am I right about the "TFF" designation? If so, wha would I need to do to get on such a charter?
I have heard (and pictures confirm it) that the overhang on the Scat Cat makes it hard to pop. Is that true? Is popping on the bow or stern or both?
Do you know if there is a rod and reel limit on the long trips on the Scat Cat?
Thanks for any information you can provide. And best regards to all.
Russ
After many years of inactivity, I am getting ready for a multi-day trip to the floaters for YFT and hopefully some bottom fishing for AJ's and grouper. I have all my own equipment. I have talked with the folks at the various Deep Sea operations in Port Aransas but while they may be great at fishing, let's just say communication is not necessarily their forte. So a few questions:
For a 48 to 80 hour trip, any opinions as to who offers the best chance at quality fishing. Comfort would be nice, but that is not my first concern.
I understand that Dolphin Docks does not allow braid--period. If so, that would be a non-starter for me. Any knowledge of whether that is strictly enforced?
Also, I talked with the folks at Deep Sea HQ about their 60 hour trips and was told there is a three outfit limit. I am hopeful that if I ever get a chance to talk to the Captain, I might be allowed to keep a couple of short backup rods in my bunk. Any knowledge of how the goes down?
I read a thread by the great Kil (Ksong) who went on a TFF trip on the Scat Cat (I assume a charter by members of this group??) and was very complimentary. Can anyone tell me about that? Am I right about the "TFF" designation? If so, wha would I need to do to get on such a charter?
I have heard (and pictures confirm it) that the overhang on the Scat Cat makes it hard to pop. Is that true? Is popping on the bow or stern or both?
Do you know if there is a rod and reel limit on the long trips on the Scat Cat?
Thanks for any information you can provide. And best regards to all.
Russ