Split Trip Success!

This family from Missouri joined us for one of our evening Gilligan Sunset Tours aboard Short Fuse. We spent the trip trolling, picked up a few nice fish, and even managed to get some past the local "thieves" (the dolphins ?). These shorter trips are a great introduction to offshore fishing and a fun way to enjoy an evening on the water. We wrapped up the trip with a beautiful Gulf sunset on the ride back to the marina.

This 3-hour family trip aboard Short Fuse was a great afternoon on the water. Two brothers brought their boys—five cousins in all—for an introduction to offshore fishing, and they had a blast catching Spanish mackerel. The fish kept everyone engaged, and by the time we got back to the dock, the kids were already asking about coming back for a longer trip. That's exactly what these Gilligan trips are all about: introducing families to fishing, making memories, and leaving everyone excited for the next adventure.

This crew joined us for their first red snapper trip, looking for a fun day of ripping lips—and they picked a good one. The red snapper bite stayed productive, and they limited out while also adding vermilion snapper (beeliners), lane snapper, and a nice red grouper to the catch. Along the way, everyone got to experience their first shark fight, adding a little extra excitement to an already memorable day offshore. By the time we headed back to the dock, there was a full fish box and plenty of stories to tell. Days like this are what keep friends coming back to the Gulf year after year.