Capt Dave's Sport Fishing Charters: 5/6 - The HD Croaker float...."its time"

Monday, May 6, 2013

5/6 - The HD Croaker float...."its time"

TECH-TIP:

Welcome again to the Wolf Den for a Tech-Tip. It's time to build a few more HD Croaker Floats for summer.

Here's how I do it:

.051 heavy SS lure wire - Obtained on Ebay always from seller:
(edgara1106salguero on Ebay)

4" Pear Floats - In bulks can be obtained at:
www.floatsunlimited.com - Comal

A few beads, and a heavy swivel to be used as weight to get float to stand straight up.
A vice is handy.

A live 3-4" Croaker, or a large Mullet and you're ready.

This is just "ONE" way of rigging a float for the job. SURE, there's loads of other options. I just like these, because I've used them for Croaker fishing to chunking baits to 100 pound Blacktip sharks, behind a shrimp boat over the nets. Emphasis is on "H.D."

(disregard "time stamp" on video. I was using a brand new Sports-Vue 360 HD, and had not cleared the un-wanted menu items just yet)

READ CHARTER POLICIES:

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.

Bookings done either by calling Capt Dave with your info, or thru the deposits page on my website.

Do not bring coolers on the boat, coolers are
supplied on board and fresh ice each morning.
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.

Do come PREPARED!! You will be outdoors. Dress appropriate for weather. BRING RAIN GEAR, IF NEEDED. or get wet.

I must know if anyone has "special needs" at time of booking. Health issues, etc.

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.

Reservations require: $100 deposit

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.

Less than 36 hrs. notice? Do not e-mail, CALL ASAP. I don't always have opportunities to check e-mails. But I do hear the phone ring.

HOURS OF OPERATION: 8am to 7pm

WEB ADDRESS: www.captdaves.com

E-MAIL: charter@captdaves.com

PHONE NUMBER: 904-642-9546