Capt Dave's Sport Fishing Charters: 1/26 & 27

Sunday, January 27, 2013

1/26 & 27 - More Full Moon non-action

What do I preach?

3-4 days before the Moons, and 3-4 days afterwards!

Well, I don't pick the days. So Saturday we fished and caught only 10 Trout, and 6 keepers. But we were out there all day long. We tried bottom fishing for the Black Drum with shrimp, just like my video report (below on a previous report). But that never happened. It wasn't as windy, but it wasn't calm either. Another west wind day, and TOUGH tide.

Zim, Kevin and Tom were all good sports. But it was what it was. And it wasn't from a lack of trying on our part. To not have any Drum or bottom bites at all.

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Sunday I did a 2 hr Kids trip with Amy & Ken from Ponte Vedra and the two kids. Again, hardly any fish catching at the high tide. As we tried drifting the south jam and anchoring just off the south jetty.
I had the kids just dropping shrimp to the bottom. But the excitment came when I lasso'ed a Spiny Puffer around the tail, and the kids never seen a fish like that before.

They were entertained by the Dolphins, Gannet birds, and Sea Turtles, and Jellyfish. Plus they goit to drive the boat in from the jetties, too. So it was a successful Kids Trip.

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Capt Dave's Sportfishing Charter Policy:

DEPOSITS $100 via Visa, MasterCard, Amex,
Discover are accepted for to reserve date.

ALL CREDIT CARD BALANCES AT END OF DAY SUBJECT TO 3.5% TRANSACTION FEE.

CASH OF COURSE, EASILY ACCEPTED.

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Do not bring coolers on the boat, coolers are
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Please bring all drinks and snacks in a plastic
bag, leave a cooler in your vehicle for fish upon returning.

Gratuity graciously accepted for expert fish cleaning, done after your 6 hour fishing charter.

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Lost or damaged tackle (rods & reels) will be charged at replacement cost. Please treat my fishing tackle as if it were your own.

Published Rates may change without published notice.

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Reservations: should be made 2 weeks in advance. (30 days for major holidays and multiple boat charters.)

***balances must be paid via Credit card (add 3.5% fee. Or cash at end of day. NO CHECKS.

Cancellations made 15 days or more prior to charter, full deposit refund, less 10%, or can be rolled into future charter.

Cancellations made 14 days or less prior to the charter, you will loose your deposit or it may be rain checked.

Capt Dave Sipler's Sport Fishing, will not be held responsible for loss of fishing time due to weather, fishing patterns, transportation or other incidents from conditions beyond his control.

ALL CHARTERS BASED ON A 6 HOUR DAY. (exception: 2 hr. Kids Trips)

Reschedules due to inclement weather are per Capt. Dave's decision, THE MORNING OF CHARTER.

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