Very well equipped recently purchased boat. John was very well prepared and cheerful. We got, probably, over 20 snooks or various sizes, four red snappers, one jack, flounder, and some other fish.
Unfortunately, to our surprise, itโs only catch and release for the Estero Bay now except for red snappers, inedible jacks, etc. It sounds like it may continue for a few more years because of a massive die-out three years ago caused by red tide. So returning home with four 10-11โ snappers was sort of embarrassing. Iโm not a catch and release type of guy and always found it a bit ridiculous to harm fish youโre not going to consume. But itโs just me. Of course, it wasnโt Johnโs fault: heโs done his best to assure we had a productive fishing trip.ย I only wish the bring home restrictions are prominently posted when Estero Bay fishing trips are booked.
Unfortunately, we didnโt have enough time for a meaningful fishing in the Gulf.
So if youโre a catch and release type of fisherman, Iโd highly recommend this kind of trip. If not, then either ask to spend more time in the Gulf or wait till the fishing restrictions are over.
Overall, I find John to be a good, well prepared and soft mannered guide. We enjoyed spending four hours with him on the boat. So Day 5 Charters earn a 5-star rating.
Very well equipped recently purchased boat. John was very well prepared and cheerful. We got, probably, over 20 snooks or various sizes, four red snappers, one jack, flounder, and some other fish.
Unfortunately, to our surprise, itโs only catch and release for the Estero Bay now except for red snappers, inedible jacks, etc. It sounds like it may continue for a few more years because of a massive die-out three years ago caused by red tide. So returning home with four 10-11โ snappers...
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Very well equipped recently purchased boat. John was very well prepared and cheerful. We got, probably, over 20 snooks or various...
Michael, thank you for taking the time to leave your review! Thank you for your business and well-mannered grace on a tough day of fishing to begin with :)