The bad. Captain was 25 minutes late getting to the boat in the morning. Out of a 7 hour trip we spent over half the time driving between fishing spots. (drive 45 minutes fish for 10-15). We spent an hour and 30 minutes driving back in to shore when it should have taken 30. We lost a lot of fishing time that cost big bucks. The boat had engine problems and had to be towed from the harbor. We barely coasted in at trolling motor speed. The captain was adamant that we pay his money before we left the harbor. I’ve never had to pay the full amount before services rendered. Red flag. In a 7 hour trip three people only caught 10 fish. Not very many at all for 7 hours. I know fish don’t bite well some days but…
The good. We did limit out on red snapper. The fish were pretty good size. We caught two amberjack but couldn’t keep since they weren’t in season. They were fun to catch. The deck hand was good. Did a good job filleting fish. Captain and deck hand were friendly and cordial.
My overall experience-not the best. Historical reviews seem to be good. Maybe just an unlucky day on the Licky Lina.
The bad. Captain was 25 minutes late getting to the boat in the morning. Out of a 7 hour trip we spent over half the time driving between fishing spots. (drive 45 minutes fish for 10-15). We spent an hour and 30 minutes driving back in to shore when it should have taken 30. We lost a lot of fishing time that cost big bucks. The boat had engine problems and had to be towed from the harbor. We barely coasted in at trolling motor speed. The captain was adamant that we pay his money... Еще
Never late to work that is not me there was a misunderstanding about departure time end of story! sorry guys after 5 weeks of 700 boats slamming every published number and reef within 20 mi of the pass, yeah you got to travel a little ways to get into good fish which you admitted we caught! so I think this is an unfair review As a fisherman you should be a little bit more open-minded regarding some days they don’t bite or we don’t have the best bait or there’s angler error but my effort has always been 100%! I adamantly disagree that I was late to work it was July 4th and I remember it we were late coming in because we had an engine get air bound I imagine you’ve always gotten a flat tire in your life at the most convenient spot in the world? think about it do you think we wanted to come in late on the 4th of July do you think we want an engine to not work perfectly? very unfair to give a poor review because of extraordinary events! next time you’re in a situation sir that is adverse you should thank God that it could’ve been worse! do you pay before you get on an airplane do you pay before you get on a cruise ship do you pay for your ticket before you go into a movie theater do you pay for your food before you walk out of the grocery store well figure it out when you charter a boat you pay before you leave!!! over and out Captain Steve
Never late to work that is not me there was a misunderstanding about departure time end of story! sorry guys after 5 weeks of 700 boats slamming every published number and reef within 20 mi of the pass, yeah you got to travel a little ways to get into good fish which you admitted we caught! so I think this is an unfair review As a fisherman you should be a little bit more open-minded regarding some days they don’t bite or we don’t have the best bait or there’s angler error but my effort... Еще
Thanks guys enjoyed the day on the water with lots of action!
Weather was so bad the waves were almost over the boat. We didn’t realize it was a double red flag day till we got back to shore. There was only one other boat in the water not 20-30. The waves were so bad my dad fell and hurt his back. Yes my mon was on crutches and was just going to sit there the entire time and not fish. He told us that if we feel unsafe that we can cancel at anytime. So that what we did. So for 1.5 hours he wasn’t going to give us anything back. That was a 1200 trip. 🤦🏽♀️ So as we talked to him he said that he would only give us $300 back and to contact the company that we booked trough. That they would give you the rest back. So that’s what we did. They only gave us $44. No we didn’t give the deck hand a tip because paying $900 for 1.5 hours I think that was enough. Here is a email that the captain wrote the the booking agent about us.
Hello if there was a storm warning the weather could have been deemed unsafe and I would have given them an option there was not and at least 20 or 30 other boats were fishing for bait and trolling around us Bait fishing is often uncomfortable because the boat rocks a lot because it is caught where the golf meets the Bay and there is in in coming in out coming tide that causes sea condition to be confused and choppy in addition the swells from the open ocean break near the mouth of the pass also lots of other boats are go and buy and they create wakes! After 29 years as a lyceans 100 t United States Coast Guard captain I have been from Salem Massachusetts around the keys throughout the golf I have never had one single accident of any significance have people fallen down or gotta hook in my hand of course there was no reason the sea condition was unsafe I brought them back into a calmer area because they requested that before throwing in the towel completely & returning to the dock! I appeased them ,I accommodated them, I changed our rigs for them, we caught bait for them, we used fuel, incurred expenses for ice, the mate’s time, preparation of the boat, ,ect. still had to clean the boat still had to pay the expenses I’m sorry they didn’t feel well sometimes that happens when you’re on a boat especially if you get on a boat without The ability to walk on a dock attached to a non moving fixed piece of land One of the guys Had a hat indicating he was a Decorated Vietnam war veteran Whom I have the most sympathy and empathy for the vets of that war who I personally shook his head and told him thank you for his service many Vietnam war veterans are tough as nails dealt with all sorts of adversity friends being killed in front of them too. anybody should consider not going on a boat if you cannot even walk without help on a dock (crutches) I’m sorry this is somewhat of an ignorant situation and they just want their money back what about the opportunity of us taking out somebody else who would have said hell yeah we don’t get seasick we want 12 hours and I woulda made 》$2k this is unfair these people cannot do this !I already gave them a courtesy refund and did it immediately yet they still want more this is wrong this is the exact same thing about people in America getting free checks from our government and not wanting to work because they’re lazy in this situation they booked a 7 hour trip I could have got 7 hours in they threw in the towel so they paid for 5 hours on top of that they did not tip my mate not even 1 penny 1st time this year! Shame on this group they should join the protests and hide behind a mask and burned down cities with their graffiti and their pathetic way of thinking selfish is the best way I can describe it! they stiffed him the only thing that you should return to them that may be rightfully theirs is the difference between the of the deposit of a 7 and 5 he. Furthermore I deserve the difference of the processing fee for a trip that’s paid in full between the 5 and 7 hour processing fee! Thank you Capt Steven(29 Years impeccable safety record well capable of making a safety call when it’s prudent or necessary)
Weather was so bad the waves were almost over the boat. We didn’t realize it was a double red flag day till we got back to shore. There was only one other boat in the water not 20-30. The waves were so bad my dad fell and hurt his back. Yes my mon was on crutches and was just going to sit there the entire time and not fish. He told us that if we feel unsafe that we can cancel at anytime. So that what we did. So for 1.5 hours he wasn’t going to give us anything back. That was a 1200 trip.... Еще
My Record speaks for itself >150 5 star reviews! You are mistaken! you only saw 1 boat fishing next to us when we came in from the Gulf.That was Capt Chris on the Vengeance with a 4hr kids trolling trip. Because the other dozens of boats were 10 -50 miles off shore obviously (out of view). As I said sometimes catching bait which gather where the gulf meets the out going Bay water as nutrients are flushed out ; can be choppy & rocky. The disclaimer you put your names next to clearly states we are not responsible for motion sickness! you would not tell the Captain of a plane who hits turbulence to land the plane or turn around! Deep sea fishing is not for everyone, you shouldn’t feel ashamed about that many people experience motion sickness even when the Gulf is like a Lake .I didn’t force you to stay ,I did exactly what your group asked me to do and when you guys decided that you’d prefer to just go back , we were in flat calm water. all the boats that weren’t there were way off shore they came in with jacks groupers,mackerels & more. We watched your group walk off the dock before you walked back,sat on the dock with your legs between the dock & the stern Again with safety in mind I askedand you to stand up so that in the freak instance A-line we call them Spring lines would break it would not crush your legs between the boat and the dock again you did that because you’re not familiar with this operation I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy the experience truly I am and that is why I went out of my way and for the 1st time invited a customer to the driveway of my home and issued a check for over $311 so it fishing Booker gave you another 44 you actually got over $355 back you requested that so you could rent a pontoon boat or do something fun with your group later that day Which we accommodated but instead of any gratitude for my extraordinary courtesy , you’ve continued your tantrum. and it is a 100% lie that you were promised a full refund by the booking agent.all said and done I wish I had a more sessoned group . waves never came close to ” going over the boat” that is the most absurd thing I’ve ever heard !spray perhaps but waves? That is not even a tiny exaggeration it is a downright false statement the boat goes over waves not under them it is not a surfboard. To all who read this, recognize mother nature understand weather is not perfect predictable science and please consider motion sickness potential in all sea conditions especially if you’ve never been before.Take motion sickness medicine an hour or more prior to departure Captain Steve
My Record speaks for itself >150 5 star reviews! You are mistaken! you only saw 1 boat fishing next to us when we came in from the Gulf.That was Capt Chris on the Vengeance with a 4hr kids trolling trip. Because the other dozens of boats were 10 -50 miles off shore obviously (out of view). As I said sometimes catching bait which gather where the gulf meets the out going Bay water as nutrients are flushed out ; can be choppy & rocky. The disclaimer you put your names next to clearly states... Еще
Wow gym what an unfair review you were more interested in catching a pelican at the dock God’s honest truth you must have caught 200 triggerfish a dozen red snapper Basecamp and a 10 lb gag grouper 15 white snappers that were Keepers and a nice Vermilion snapper in addition we trolled lures all of this on a 5-hour trip I don’t know what you expected but you literally caught 200-plus fish with just four people you might have taken into consideration that we have only fished once in two months yet I was able to provide 16 keepers multiple species it is not my fault that trigger fish ate every bait we put down on every spot even if we moved 5 miles in between spots our government has told us we cannot keep Triggerfish yet nobody in the Gulf of Mexico has been fishing but they somehow determined that we the fisherman in the Gulf of Mexico caught all of the quota while all our Boats were tied to the dock! boats I talked to were trolling on the beach and catching nothing I burn the fuel so your group could have action and you unfairly tell me you would not recommend my vessel ? Reviews like this are so unfair and pathetic
Wow gym what an unfair review you were more interested in catching a pelican at the dock God’s honest truth you must have caught 200 triggerfish a dozen red snapper Basecamp and a 10 lb gag grouper 15 white snappers that were Keepers and a nice Vermilion snapper in addition we trolled lures all of this on a 5-hour trip I don’t know what you expected but you literally caught 200-plus fish with just four people you might have taken into consideration that we have only fished once in two months... Еще