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Our fishing charters typically depart 7am or
8 am and the afternoon trips go from 12:00 noon or later depending
on our schedule. Shark Trips typically depart mid to late afternoon.
We provide all licenses, permits, bait, tackle, rods, ice and parking
permit. All you need to bring is what you want to eat & drink!
We have a large cooler on board filled with ice for your refreshments!
You can bring up to 6 people in your own group.
We also arrange split groups of 4 people; ideal
for singles and couples! If you need us to put a group together for
you, please give us at least a couple of days notice. You share the
cost of the charter, share the fun and the fish and make some new
friends along the way! Split groups are not arranged for shark
trips.
Upon return from your fishing extravaganza, Captain Richard will
filet and clean your fish. If you like, you can walk right across
from our boat in to Crabby Bill's Restaurant and they will cook your
catch for you! It doesn't get any fresher than that!
Gratuities
are appreciated if you've had a good time and feel you've been served well!
. . . Current Fishing Report . . . 
Updated February 3, 2012
TROLLING
The trolling action is pretty good right now! We are catching a lot
of Bonitos (smaller tunas)
and they are a lot of fun to fight...even though they're smaller tunas,
they do pack a punch! We've had some Spanish
Mackerel action lately but it's still sporatic. With this warming
trend we're having, we should start seeing more Mackerel! So if you
want good action...this is your trip! 1/2 days are plenty!
BOTTOM FISHING
Right now the bottom fishing is very good!
You'll be catching a lot of White
Grunts and possibly Mangrove Snapper and Black Sea Bass.
Grouper is closed so you have send them back to the depths! Drop your
baits and bring 'em up! If you want good action and a lot of good
eating fish, this is your trip. 1/2 days are enough
SHARK FISHING
There's always a chance...but right now your
chances aren't very good...yet! The waters need to warm up quite a
bit for our sharped-toothed predators to come out and play! When the
sharks are here, you'll typically catch Black Tips and Spinners
ranging from 3-6 foot and Hammer Heads ranging from 5-12 foot! There
is always the possibility for other species, but these are the sharks
we typically get! The best time for the sharks is the summer time.
AMBERJACK
FISHING
So you want a BIG fish? Then Amberjack
is your fish! They are a heck of a lot of fun to fight & catch
and they will leave your arms sore! This species separates the men
from the boys and the women from the girls! The Amberjack are well
offshore so this is a 10 hour trip.
View
some great fishing videos! Click image below.
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Want
To Mount Your Catch?
Whether
it's your first fish or your child's very first fish they ever caught...
you can have your catch mounted by Gray
Taxidermy! It's a 3 month service, very well worth it and it'll last
forever! Just ask Captain Richard for details.
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Trolling
Trolling
is for beginners and experienced anglers alike. This is the type of trip we recommend
if you have kids or
if you just want to go out and have a lot of fun and of course catch some great
eating fish! Trolling is an absolute blast and typically there is
consistent action so you or the kids don't
have a chance to get bored! Basically,
the boat is constantly on the move circling over the bait piles and bigger fish,
trolling the lines in the water and when a fish hits the lure or spoon, grab the
rod and reel it in! You won't be anchored up for this kind of fishing. This kind
of fishing is typically done year-round. Trolling fish are as follows:
King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Barracuda, Bonito and the occasional Cobia. *Black
Fin Tunas typically in May, Mahi Mahi on a lucky day...and the "buy a lottery
ticket" chance of seeing a Sailfish in the Summer Time.
Shark
Fishing
This
trip should definitely go into your "to do list".
Imagine being one-on-one with a shark.
Captain Richard will take you out to the spot, anchor the boat, set out a chum
line (puts scent into the water) and drops some big baits down. Sometimes it's
a waiting game and sometimes it's instant action! So when you get a "hook
up"...It's time to play tug of war with a shark!
It's
an absolute blast! Exhilarating and sometimes exhausting, but the
reward is the experience itself, and of course the bragging rights.
Typically the best time to fish for shark is in the late afternoon, however
that does change (please call for departure times). Usually we catch Black Tip
Sharks and Spinner Sharks. We do get Hammer Heads, Tigers, Bull Sharks, Nurse
Sharks and some Reef and Sand Sharks. Finally, we do practice catch and release
unless you plan on eating the shark. Therefore, Captain Richard will "filet"
or "steak" it for you. Filleting is what we recommend.
Amberjack
Fishing
The Amberjack is
a big fish and a heck of a lot of fun! This trip requires an 8-10 hour trip depending
on the time of year. Ya' might want to pump some iron before you take on this
fish!
Bottom
Fishing
Experienced or a beginner?
No problem...Captain Richard takes you to the fishing spot, anchors the boat,
baits your hooks (unless you like to bait your own) you drop your baits down to
the bottom, and get ready for the Grouper Bite...sometimes the bite is instant
and sometimes they nibble on your bait just to tease you. Your reaction time is
imperative to catch these fish. You have to be able to react on that bite in order
to get that Grouper up off the bottom! Just remember, Captain Richard is there
to help, teach and show you how it's done! When you lose your bait or "Feed
the Grouper", he'll just bait you again! This type of fishing is quite
challenging but a lot of fun!
* * * By the
way...Shark, Grouper and Amberjack fishing will at times cause you to blurt out
various phrases and choice words you didn't realize you knew or haven't used since
High School or College! Yup...these fish sure can get a rise out of just about
anyone. Challenging...but rewarding! * * *
To
reserve your next Clearwater fishing charter or have questions, call 727-365-7931
or e-mail us at fishaboveaverage@aol.com.
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