Shared Fishing Charter Trips
Capt. Steve Souther
June 18, 2015
Fort Lauderdale - Saltwater Fishing Report
Private charter fishing trips are the main type of trips we sail in the winter months but all year long we offer what is called a split or shared fishing charter trip. These trips are put together with people that are traveling alone or maybe as a couple and don't want to spend the money for a private charter. In the summer months here in the Fort Lauderdale/ Hollywood/ Miami area, this is usually the case and type of trip we run.
Our group today got along so well, we as crew barely got a word in edgewise. Catching some fish sure didn't hurt either. While the skies were sunny and the winds light, we began and continued to troll the entire time, a great way to catch fish in the summer heat as it creates a breeze as we move through the water. And I can tell you, even the smaller fish put up a good fight… It's not as easy as it looks on TV and that comment was made more than once. LOL
A few Bonitos, we expect more to come, some Kingfish, small Dolphin and Tuna were our fish of the day. The Dolphin were too small to keep but were photographed before being released by those that caught them because of their vibrant color. In less than a week they will be big enough to keep but they are somewhat educated now… A couple of nice Kingfish in the 10-15 pound range, a Huge Bonito with a regular Bomber and a nice Tuna made our group quite happy.
The ONLY problem with split or shared fishing charters is trying to get the entire group to line up back at the dock for a photo with their catch! The two guys on the right were so excited about the size of these fish, I can only guess they were used to Bluegills or Croppies… They stood for over 5 minutes waiting for the rest to appear. The gal in the picture was also excited and one of the most tenacious anglers I have ever seen. In the end, this was all I could capture at the end of our trip
So if you want to save a few bucks and meet some great people, a split or shared fishing charter trip might be for you. It's a great way to go sport fishing without the entire cost of the boat on your shoulders. But you have to be nice… And share…
Captain Steve
Target Species:
Sailfish, Shark, Swordfish, Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo, Marlin and more...
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