05-17-2004, 10:53 PM
Hey Susan, my wife and I went to Florida near Gulf Shores (SW of Pensacola) and had our 1ST EVER deap sea salt water fishing trip.... wow, was it worth it! We were out on a "walk on" charter last Thursday, the boat went about 15 to 20 miles into the gulf and we caught 3 'keeper' Triggerfish and 3 'keeper' Red Snapper! In spite of getting seasick 3x times cause it was rough, I still would go again... but next time I'd just pay more attention to the forcast!
Suggestions from my experience (and lack of funds):
Check the weather at least one day ahead if you can, and plan on showing up at some fishing Marinas that have walk on trips. The best kind are ones where the boat is 35 to 65 feet long but where you're not crowding all together, like a party boat. Less people, a bit more $$, maybe 60 to 80 bucks for adult for a 6 hr to 8 hr trip, and less $$ usually for kids to fish. Some of these boats will need you to reserve ahead, since they try to take a certain amount of people, and if the weather is good, even during the week, you may have trouble getting a boat. The Capt. will cancel it if he gets a bad forcast, usually. We went out with rough seas and other boats refused to go! Still worth it, and who knows, maybe your kids will love the high waves! My wife had a blast, didn't get sick, and caught the first 3 fish before I got a bite!
Regards, Glenn
Suggestions from my experience (and lack of funds):
Check the weather at least one day ahead if you can, and plan on showing up at some fishing Marinas that have walk on trips. The best kind are ones where the boat is 35 to 65 feet long but where you're not crowding all together, like a party boat. Less people, a bit more $$, maybe 60 to 80 bucks for adult for a 6 hr to 8 hr trip, and less $$ usually for kids to fish. Some of these boats will need you to reserve ahead, since they try to take a certain amount of people, and if the weather is good, even during the week, you may have trouble getting a boat. The Capt. will cancel it if he gets a bad forcast, usually. We went out with rough seas and other boats refused to go! Still worth it, and who knows, maybe your kids will love the high waves! My wife had a blast, didn't get sick, and caught the first 3 fish before I got a bite!
Regards, Glenn