Anyone interested in going on a Tuna trip in October?

[SpurHunter]

Looking to fill out the boat for a trip Oct 24,25,26. (fishing the 25th)

We are needing a couple guys that can go, all told it should run about $575 per person, food, lodging, boat, tips, etc. (broken between 6 people)

Its with Fish Commander out of Grand Isle, LA. http://fishcommander.com/

The boat goes anywhere from 10 miles, to 100 miles out, so if you get seasick or cant stand to fish for 10-12 hours, please don't consider this trip.

They fish oil rigs and behind trawlers mainly.
Species: yellowfin tuna, blackfin tuna, wahoo, multiple snapper species, cobia, marlin, mahi mahi, amberjack, shark and more.

Please shoot me a PM if interested.

 

[rsimms]

Yes, but I'll be shooting ducks and pheasants in South Dakota at that time.

Raincheck, please. emoRain

 

[fordtrucks-wife]

I was going to say Bob and Danny may be interested but that is the CBA classic weekend.

 

[churly]

Its a blast. I was introduced to Tuna out of Venice, LA. This Fenruary. Best meat I ever stuck in the freezer!

 

[saltyduck]

You are fishing with Lance Walker, an old buddy of mine. One of the best down there. I would recommend trying to be flexible with your dates because that time of the year is incredible for fishing but the weather is very iffy. Usually you get 4 days of it blowing and then a 3 day window between fronts... And then sometimes it just blows for weeks at a time. If you can get offshore you will most likely whack em!

 

[shovelbill]

Six people fishing on a 32' cc might get crowded?

 

[SpurHunter]

shovelbill - 9/30/2014 9:00 PM

Six people fishing on a 32' cc might get crowded?

I dont think you looked at the boat. It could fish 12 people if needed.

 

[saltyduck]

6 people is the standard. I used to own this exact boat and most trips were 6 that's the max.

 

[SpurHunter]

Most the these captains have whats called the "Six-pack" USCG endorsement, meaning you can have up to six clients on board. I think Lance has an upgraded endorsement, but six a plenty for a one day trip to make sure everyone gets all the action they need.

 

[saltyduck]

Spur, you are right Lance has his 100 Ton restricted but the boat isn't registered with the Coast Guard to carry more than 6 passengers. 6 fishes comfortably, you don't want more than 6 because you will have Lance and a deckhand and 6 customers.

 

[SpurHunter]

Here is the boat, its a beast of a boat.

 

[saltyduck]

If the weather cooperates it will be a trip of a lifetime. Lance is one of the best down there. I will be down in Venice the week before. You will most likely be fishing the shrimp boats and guys this is a bucket list trip. You hand feed these monster Yellowfin right at the boat and they rip the line out of your hand (You watch them eat). Its absolutely unbelievable!

 

[jpdavidm]

do you have the 6 spots filled yet?

 

[SpurHunter]

I have not filled them yet. Unless I get some commits soon, I dont know if I can pull this off for October.

 

[SpurHunter]

Still getting interest, but have not filled the trip.
Check out the reviews on Trip Advisor.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attracti...rivate_Day_Charters-Grand_Isle_Louisiana.html

 

[RiverCanyonBass]

We just got back from Destin and we checked out the fishing rodeo and some nice Blackfin Tuna were being caught in the low to mid 20# range. Sure does make you want to sign up for a trip. I would really like to go on one but can't make this year, but please let me know if you plan another in a year or two.