charter boat fishing advice

kitty · Post by **kitty** » July 31, 2006 7:30 pm

I want to take my 12 year old son out on a fishing charter. Does anyone have any suggestions for boats in the CT. or Long Island area?

Tequila Revenge · Post by **Tequila Revenge** » July 31, 2006 7:33 pm

Dramamine

Mondo Cool Mom

kitty · Post by **kitty** » July 31, 2006 7:38 pm

Tequila Revenge wrote:Dramamine

Mondo Cool Mom

yeah, last time we did it...we got the patch...I grew up on boats and never got sick...but who wants to take a chance. We did one of those big boats with like 50 people out of Long Island....this time I am thinking smaller and more personal service. I know it is pricey...some of the rates I've seen are $900 for a full day!

Tequila Revenge · Post by **Tequila Revenge** » July 31, 2006 7:42 pm

Out here in California some of the fishing shops have deals with some of the skippers that run charters. Might try a few phone calls.

Again, MONDO COOL MOM!

tequilatom · Post by **tequilatom** » July 31, 2006 7:46 pm

http://www.happycaptain.com/

try this site!!! or just google fishing charters in CT!!

kitty · Post by **kitty** » July 31, 2006 7:50 pm

tequilatom wrote:http://www.happycaptain.com/

try this site!!! or just google fishing charters in CT!!

I did do a search...but there are so msny and I don't know much about fishing to know which ones are good

tequilatom · Post by **tequilatom** » July 31, 2006 8:03 pm

kitty wrote:
tequilatom wrote:http://www.happycaptain.com/

try this site!!! or just google fishing charters in CT!!
I did do a search...but there are so msny and I don't know much about fishing to know which ones are good

all i know is you are on water...need a fishing pole and some bait......i'll ask some people i know .....they could recommend someone!!

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » July 31, 2006 9:00 pm

If you decide to go fishing while you're in Hatteras, let me know. I have a connection.

Coconuts · Post by **Coconuts** » July 31, 2006 9:16 pm

Dad always charters- if you fill the boat (usually 6 people), the cost per person is usually the same as or close to a "cattlemaran" for the same amount of time (but they pretty much only go to Hawaii now, so I have no idea how that compares to the NE).

flyboy55 · Post by **flyboy55** » July 31, 2006 9:39 pm

I was on a fishing charter off Long Island back in the 70s and had a great time with this guy. Are you and your son looking for "big fish"? He's a crusty old SOB but I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Captain Quint's Shark Charters

bravedave · Post by **bravedave** » August 1, 2006 9:50 am

phjrsaunt wrote:If you decide to go fishing while you're in Hatteras, let me know. I have a connection.

Dang!
We just got back from Hatteras and spent a half day on a headboat out of Oregon Inlet. The weather looked beautiful, but it really stunk for catching fish -- it was hot and windy. (And we were on the afternoon trip, so it was hot from the start.)

I like the idea of a half-day trip with kids. A full 8-10 hours on a boat with a preteen might make you question your sanity. Even for myself I would go for a half-day trip again, but I would try for the morning when it's not so hot.

OceanCityGirl · Post by **OceanCityGirl** » August 1, 2006 11:26 am

If you decide to go fishing while you're in Hatteras, let me know. I have a connection

I really need to remember this. We might make a fall trip this year if the hurricane season cooperates.

kitty · Post by **kitty** » August 3, 2006 11:33 am

any more advice?

freddyfishstick · Post by **freddyfishstick** » August 3, 2006 3:09 pm

kitty wrote:any more advice?

Remember:

It is called fishin, not catchin.