First-Timers Fill the Fish Box

This crew brought plenty of fishing experience with them and quickly settled into offshore fishing aboard DeepWater. The afternoon trip produced steady action with a nice variety of fish hitting the deck, keeping the rods bent and the crew busy. Another enjoyable day on the Gulf and plenty of fresh fillets headed home.

Some days offshore, the biggest challenge isn't hooking fish—it's getting them all the way to the boat! This afternoon, we battled hungry dolphins and sharks that were more than willing to steal an easy meal. Even so, persistence paid off, and we managed to put some beautiful red snapper on the rack. Offshore fishing is never guaranteed, and sometimes the catch at the dock only tells part of the story. We were glad to come home with some quality fish after a hard-fought afternoon on the Gulf.

Windy? Absolutely. Fishable? Also absolutely. The forecast didn't quite match reality, but the fish were ready to cooperate. Tim Boteler and crew put together a solid catch of red snapper, scamp, red grouper, and king mackerel despite the wind and rolling seas. Not every day is a slick-calm day offshore, but the crews willing to stick it out are often rewarded. Today was one of those days.