Need to Know Information
Charters
All charters require a no-refundable deposit of $250 paid no later than 72 Hours in advance to book a trip.
Each charter package is designed for a group of four individuals.
There is an additional charge of $125 per extra person, and the maximum capacity depending on the package is up to five people.
What's Included
All Charters Include:
-Coast Guard Certified Captain
-Bottled water
-Ice on boat
-Bait
-Tackle
-Rods & Reels Set up
We understand you might want to bring your own rod and reel, but we kindly ask that you leave your equipment at home. Our captain provides top-of-the-line rods and reels for everyone, along with all the essentials like weights, hooks, and pre-made leaders. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience, the captain may ask you to leave personal gear in your car if there’s limited space on the boat.
Let's make sure every cast counts!
Payments and Fees
Full payment is due prior to departure. Trips can be prepaid in advance of departure date. We accept cash and major credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover).
The online trip booking process does not incorporate gratuities. However, our captain would sincerely appreciate it if you choose to tip. If you had a great time and appreciated the service provided by our captain, a standard gratuity of 18% is common practice, though it's not mandatory.
Tipping is customary and reflects your satisfaction with the experience.
Cancellations
No-Show-No-Call will be charged the full amount of Fishing Charter.
The captain may cancel the Fishing Charter for weather or mechanical issues at any time.
-You will be rescheduled or refunded if unable to reschedule.
-Only the Captain may cancel for weather, Texas weather is unique, so this would be determined beforehand.
Let’s keep it real, you want to fish. We want to take you fishing. We don’t want to charge you and not take you fishing. But, if you cancel at the last minute, you leave a captain onshore without someone to go fishing with. Which means, they likely passed up the opportunity to take someone else.
Fishing License
The state of Texas now requires a salt water fishing license for ALL trips, including deep sea trips. The only exceptions are for anyone under 17 years old or anyone born before 9/1/1930. Everyone else must have their license with them. Also, be sure that the license includes the red drum tag.
Get your fishing license here Texas Fishing License.
Are We Guaranteed to Catch Fish?
No, much like fishing anywhere, there's never a guarantee of a catch. However, it's quite rare that we come back empty-handed. There might be days when you don't reel in precisely what you were hoping for or miss out on that prized keeper fish to take home. Nevertheless, chances are you'll still land some fish; they just might not be the specific ones you had in mind.
What Kind Of Fish Will We Catch?
The Gulf of Mexico offers a wide variety of fish depending on the season and package you choose. You could reel in Red Snapper, Kingfish, Ling, Spanish Mackerel, Triple Tail, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, and much more!
What To Bring
Wear comfortable clothes (jeans, shorts, swimsuit, beach towel). (You may want to dress in layers during the cooler months. )
We suggest using long-sleeve SPF shirts, face buffs, and hats as our preferred method of sun protection. Not only do these items effectively shield you from the sun's rays, but they also help keep you cool, eliminating the need for frequent reapplication of sunscreen.
We highly recommend using rub-on sunscreen during your time on the boat. However, if you prefer spray on sunscreen, we kindly ask that you refrain from applying it while on board, as it can potentially damage the boat's gel coat.
Wear soft sole shoes
Use Polarized Sunglasses
DON’T FORGET Funds for any trip balances including gratuity.
Will I Get Sea Sick?
If you haven't experienced a boat charter before, there's a chance you might experience seasickness. To help mitigate this, we recommend trying one of the following methods:
--Dramamine, Dramamine II (the less-drowsy formula), Bonine, and Triptone
--Scopolamine Patch (must be prescribed by your doctor)
--Ginger Lozenges or Ginger Gum
--Sip Ginger Ale
--Sea Bands
These options can often help alleviate symptoms and make your experience more enjoyable.
Restrictions
♦ No glass containers
♦ No Bananas please! Did you know bananas are bad luck on fishing trips? We don’t want to jinx your big catch, so let’s keep them off the boat.
♦ No firearms or explosives
♦ No chairs (wheelchairs are ok)
♦ No GPS or LORANS allowed on board
♦ Absolutely no spray-on sunscreen before getting on the boat or while aboard. The chemicals in spray-on sunscreen can stain the boat.
♦ No black sole shoes
♦ Zero Tolerance for Drugs
When in doubt about anything else...ASK or LEAVE IT BEHIND!
