Another 36 hour tuna trip

[03trubluGT]

I missed the GTG due to a long planned return to the gulf. We left Tuesday night and got back to DFW about 3am Friday morning. We spent the next 4 hours cleaning Vermillion snapper, blackfin tuna, king mackerel, and a couple sharp nose sharks.

If anyone likes to fish, these are one hell of a trip for the money. $350 will get you on the boat for 36 hours, and you don't really need to bring anything. You can catch plenty of fish with what they provide, but it always helps to bring your own gear.

Here's some of the catch from the trip:

60+ lb yellowfin


73 lb grouper:


Couple of big Amberjacks:


Couple of Mahi-mahi (dolphin fish)


Shitload of blackfin tuna:


One Blackjack (looks like a pirate fish, or Frankenstein fish that has been stitched back up):


There was a freaking HUGE barracuda that was eating our tuna on the way up:


Cobia:


And of course HUNDREDS of vermillion snapper:


The boat has 10 picnic tables that fold out for bunks so you can nap while the boat is going to the fishing spots:




I highly suggest taking this trip if you enjoy getting away from your devices and having fun. There is no cell reception 100 miles out in the Gulf, and it makes for a great time.

The boat does not allow food/drink, so plan to bring about $30 for food (water, Gatorade, burgers, corn dogs and snacks, they also have beer). The food is reasonable, and we usually tip the snack bar person $10 per trip and the deckhands $20.

[Geor!]

Are those boney spines on the yellowfin or just small fin-like protuberances?

[03trubluGT]

Are those boney spines on the yellowfin or just small fin-like protuberances?

The tuna is a swimming machine. Tuna have been recorded at 45 mph. Pound for pound, they are at the top of the list for speed and power.

Those protuberances are actually little rudders that twist to help it maneuver.

[slowyellow]

That looks like a few days of fun man. Jealous of the trip and too far to enjoy one for myself.

[fordracing19]

Tell me more about the boat? It's like a charter? Can you pay to have your fished cleaned?

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[03trubluGT]

Tell me more about the boat? It's like a charter? Can you pay to have your fished cleaned?

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It's a charter boat that carries up to 40 anglers (there are 40 bunks). Here's a link to the site:

http://www.charterfishinggalveston.com/36-Hour-Tuna-Trip-Information.htm

There are a few guys that show up at the dock and clean fish for a price. That way you can leave with your filets in ziploc bags. I'm not sure how much they charge since we clean ours ourselves.

That's the reason I bought that big ass Yeti that I caught hell for:

[fordracing19]

$350 is the only cost? They don't charge for the fish you catch?

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[03trubluGT]

$350 is the only cost? They don't charge for the fish you catch?

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Nope, the fish you catch are yours to keep. You are required to have a fishing license though.

[Geor!]

What is the taste like of the snapper? They look like reds but much smaller. Grouper, which you seem to have caught in abundance, and snapper (real snapper, not that Asian knock-off shit) are some of my favorites.

[03trubluGT]

What is the taste like of the snapper? They look like reds but much smaller. Grouper, which you seem to have caught in abundance, and snapper (real snapper, not that Asian knock-off shit) are some of my favorites.

The vermillion snapper are excellent. It's a white meat.

It's good baked or grilled, but we fried a batch of snapper and king last night and it was delicious!

[03trubluGT]

I marinated some blackfin last night with olive oil and lime, then sprinkled some Montreal Steak Seasoning on it and threw it on the grill. Yum!

[jakesford]

That is a nice looking catch and very reasonable... I'm still eating the dog tooth and vermilion snapper from my last trip out of port a.

[01vnms4v]

See that's what I am talking about. Fun times and fuck cell phones!!

[naynay]

i want to go so bad! is there a best or better time of year or are they hittin all year round?

[03trubluGT]

i want to go so bad! is there a best or better time of year or are they hittin all year round?

Anytime between now and April is good.