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Looking to catch dolphinfish on casting rigs
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05/16/13 08:06 PM
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largemouthlipper
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Can anyone point me in the right direction on finding a guide in Louisiana or Texas that can handle a small group of 3 fishermen and put us on some Mahi?
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Re: Looking to catch dolphinfish on casting rigs
[Re: largemouthlipper]
#8939753
05/16/13 08:17 PM
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Joined: Feb 2012
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banderapass1
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Most all the Gulf guides can put you on Dolphin..If you are wanting for the Holiday coming up..Go to City of Port Aransas Chamber of commerce...This site will display most guides in the area for Gulf Charters..or call this # 361-758-6900...they will charter or find you someone..Good luck!
"WALK SOFTLY AND CARRY A BIG FISH"
Texas Tech University,Alumni Lubbock Christian University,Alumni
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Re: Looking to catch dolphinfish on casting rigs
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#8939831
05/16/13 08:44 PM
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largemouthlipper
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Not really looking for anything this month. looking to go this summer before hurricane season. I dont know any of the guides on any of the coasts so if someone can recommend a GREAT one that would be awesome. I appreciate you guys!
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Re: Looking to catch dolphinfish on casting rigs
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#8942899
05/17/13 05:07 PM
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Mo
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Catching dolphin on bass gear is a blast. I have only done it on a couple of occasions , but it is sooooo much fun.
Mo
 MY BACKYARD , 20,000 ACRES , NO MOWING
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Re: Looking to catch dolphinfish on casting rigs
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#8943263
05/17/13 07:03 PM
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Paul's Tackle Supply
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Do guides catch these on casting rigs? I've only had experience with trolling
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Re: Looking to catch dolphinfish on casting rigs
[Re: largemouthlipper]
#8943282
05/17/13 07:06 PM
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Joined: Mar 2013
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AlabamaJack
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I fish for Dolphin off the east coast by Boyton Beach with my cousin...he uses 4/0 reels for Dolphin...but then again a 30 lber isn't rare for him...and there is always a chance at a sailfish or other larger predators..
Ronnie
1978 Ranger with a 1980 150 Johnson
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Re: Looking to catch dolphinfish on casting rigs
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#8943284
05/17/13 07:07 PM
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largemouthlipper
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Someone on this forum knows someone that knows someone if you know what I mean. I dont want to end up with some goober guide.
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Re: Looking to catch dolphinfish on casting rigs
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#8943959
05/17/13 10:37 PM
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Mo
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I've only done this in the Keys. Blue water is 5 minutes from the dock.
You are smart to do your research before booking. The only guide I have used offshore in Texas was/is a Big Goober I would not recommend him. ( He does have the Texas media fooled and gets mentioned in a lot of articles about Texas costal fishing.) Good luck MO
 MY BACKYARD , 20,000 ACRES , NO MOWING
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Re: Looking to catch dolphinfish on casting rigs
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#8946023
05/18/13 05:10 PM
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banderapass1
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Tica Rica-- name of boat..Port Aransas Tx 31′ Bertram ----Captain Dan Hilburn 9-10hr $1400 for 4 people $100 each add up to 6 Fuel surcharge may apply (approx $75) phone #866-893-5338 I would use again ....! OR I would use them again; Freeport Tx Full Day/Halfday $800/$650 plus fuel Sea-Five Charters 7 Earlham Dr Friendswood, TX 77546 reservations: 281-389-7359
"WALK SOFTLY AND CARRY A BIG FISH"
Texas Tech University,Alumni Lubbock Christian University,Alumni
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Re: Looking to catch dolphinfish on casting rigs
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#8967165
05/24/13 02:57 PM
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largemouthlipper
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You guys ROCK! Thank you banderpass1
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Re: Looking to catch dolphinfish on casting rigs
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#8967632
05/24/13 04:51 PM
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Joined: Jul 2004
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lite-liner
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Cannot go wrong with MIKE JENNINGS- COWBOY CHARTERS Freeort, tx
by all means, stay away from Leaf Potter's operation. total goober-guide. setup to scam tourists, that's it.
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Re: Looking to catch dolphinfish on casting rigs
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#8969178
05/25/13 12:26 AM
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Joined: Nov 2008
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Gone Shank'n
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Just find a rip and troll until you find the fish, then start chumming. We caught chicken dolphin all day on flies and trout rods. Was fun.
Cody C
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