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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.

Beautiful day on the Gulf for this 8-hour split trip! The weather cooperated, the fish were hungry, and our anglers put together a great catch of Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper (Beeliners), and a nice Mahi. Plenty of action, plenty of smiles, and another successful day offshore. We love seeing coolers headed home full of fresh fish!