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We offer Trolling, Bottom
or Shark Fishing: 1/2, 3/4 & Full Day Fishing Charters. Extended
Trips Available.
Our fishing charters depart 7 or 8 am and the
afternoon trips go from 12:00 noon or later depending on our schedule.
Shark Trips typically depart late afternoon. Departure times may be
flexible. We provide all licenses, bait, tackle, rods, ice and
parking permit. All you need to bring is what ever you want to
eat and drink!
On any charter, you can bring up to 6 people
in your own group. We also arrange split groups
of 4 people. If you need us to put a group together for you, please
give us a couple days notice if you can. You share the cost of the
charter, share the fun and the fish!
So you fished, you caught, now you have to return to the dock...
When you return to the dock, Captain Richard
will display your fish up on the dock for all to see. That's when
the pictures begin...holding the fish up (or not)...posing with the
fish...laying next to the fish. Whatever picture you can come up with...that's
what memories are made of and you'll have the proof...not just another
fish story!
Fast, Efficient and Done the Right Way!
Finally, Captain Richard will filet and clean
your catch, and your filets will be completely boneless.
He is fast, efficient and does it the right way! If you have
a cooler, we'll ice your fish down...if you don't have a cooler, there
are coolers available in the Marina Gift & Snack Shops. If you
would like your fish cooked, you can take your fish filets to Crabby
Bill's Restaurant right across the parking lot! They do a great job
preparing your fish. 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! * * *
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. . Current Fishing Report . . . 
Updated
September 1, 2010
TROLLING
We are catching Barracuda,
Spanish
Mackerel & Bonito
and the action is very good. The Barracudas are a lot of fun to catch
usually splashing around and causing a scene; the Bonito will fight
ya' (after all they are part of the Tuna family...so they like to
fight) and the Spanish Mackerel will be plentiful! 1/2 or 3/4 day
trips.
SHARK
FISHING
Summer time is
here and it's time to catch some sharks! Typically you can expect
Black
Tips ranging from 3-6 foot & Hammer
Heads ranging from 5 feet
and up. Tiger
Sharks, Spinner Sharks, Bull Sharks & Nurse Sharks
are possibilities as well. Who's got the guts? Who's got the
nerve? Put your muscle and patience to the test! 1/2 day shark
trips. Come and get 'em...
BOTTOM FISHING
This time of year the waters are very warm.
That means the Grouper are out a lot farther than in the cold months!
Catching Red
Grouper & Gag
Grouper with some Mangrove
Snapper as well. Grouper
trips are an 8 hour trip. Another recommendation...do trolling and
bottom fishing on this trip! It'll give you a nice mixed bag of fish
and you get to experience both styles of fishing!
* Recommendation for the All day Trip: go Trolling & Bottom
Fishing...it'll give you a nice mixed bag of fish and both styles
of fishing!
AMBERJACK FISHING
Amberjack
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! 10 hour trips.
Imagine catching one of these bad boys... Like
this 600 pound Goliath Grouper!
View some great fishing videos! Click image below.
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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, it's your job to 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, Cobia. *Black Fin Tunas typically in
May, Mahi Mahi and possibly 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. Then it
becomes a waiting game...and then you get a "hook up"! Get
ready 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 day (please call for
departure times). Usually we catch Black Tip Sharks, but 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 the highly recommended
way.
Amberjack
Fishing
This is a year-round fish to catch! 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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