GBW Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Hey all. Last week my family (10 of us) got together for a 7 Day Southern Caribbean cruise from San Juan, Puerto Rico to St. Thomas, Barbados, St. Lucia, St Kitts & St. Maarten. My brother-in-law and I decided we would set out for 4 hours deep sea fishing in St. Thomas. The Captains name was Geoff too so we figured it was going to be a good day. We got all set up and 6 lines in the water for the 5 passengers. We drew straws to see who would get the first 15 min in the chair and then rotate through the group. My luck would have it I was second! My bro-in-law got 1st crack at it. Well just as his time was about to be up, FISH ON! Then all of a sudden 2 other lines go off! Too bad for me I was the farthest from those rod’s to get my hands on one. So I help clear the other lines that were in the way. The rest of the day was some HUGE swells and waves and not another hit was had by any of us. So I took over being the Captain to see if I could change our luck, no dice… It was time to head in so we took a few pic’s of the caught fish and headed back to the shore. We decided a ‘team 8’ lunch & beer was in order too. It was so fresh... One last pic of my bro-in-laws fish as we couldn't bring them back on the ship. Um, how did that get in there?!?!?! Either way it was a fun 4 hours and I’ll do it all again. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Looks like a good trip Geoff. Freaky looking ocean fish.........hmmmmmmmm? Luclkily not in the derby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 cool trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) WHAT No Bikinis... no Corona at the Sunset Bar and Grill in Saint Marteen? ..wouldn't have minded seeing a stone oven pizza from St. Lucia either.. Edited August 9, 2011 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Bonus points for team 8! Nice trip Geoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted August 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 WHAT No Bikinis... no Corona at the Sunset Bar and Grill in Saint Marteen? ..wouldn't have minded seeing a stone oven pizza from St. Lucia either.. nope, the only camera I bring out is the fishing one. My bro-in-law may have some others I can add to this post too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 WHAT No Bikinis... You kidding Wayne ?? The wife went through the pics first and ixnayed them Nice trip Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Welcome back Geoff just wasn`t the same around here with out you! Wifey and I did that same cruise last year had a blast, spent way too much money shopping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2fish85 Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Hey great report Geoff. Looks like a nice day fishing and sounds like a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
young_one Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Thanks for the report Geoff! Huge round eyes on those fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Cool Geoff!! Is that a small tuna?? At least you got out fishing for a few hours. What are the temps like down there this time of year??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Court R Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 WHAT No Bikinis... no Corona at the Sunset Bar and Grill in Saint Marteen? That place is awesome!! had some good times there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted August 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Thanks all Huge round eyes on those fish! Cool Geoff!! Is that a small tuna?? At least you got out fishing for a few hours. What are the temps like down there this time of year??? Yup, yellow fin tuna and the temps right now are mid to high 30's. Just like being here with SOME better things to try and look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigdritchie Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Tunas are a riot. There are tons of them around Cuba as well (most of the beach hotels can fix you up with a charter). Love the "tips are appreciated" sign on the seat back. Real subtle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted August 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Love the "tips are appreciated" sign on the seat back. Real subtle! yeah, that's why I made sure I got the pic. Neither of them asked for a penny more though when the day was done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Thanks for the report. If you dont mind what does that charter cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Looks like fun Geoff. Great pics and fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Better looking fish at Orient Beach But hard to catch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted August 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Thanks for the report. If you dont mind what does that charter cost? thanks and I think it was $140.00 US per person for 4 hours of fishing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Awesome trip Geoff Guess you got lots of tuna to eat now.... I see cans galore in your future Thanks form sharing Jacques Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Looked like a blast Geoff! Some great looking fish...would love to fish there some day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted August 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 It was a great time Cliff, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Always nice to try something different. Thanks for the report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 A trip for sure with memories for life. Great pictures! Love the "Tip" sign, It's about the same size as the boat! Good thing too, if the mother ship was going down you could always use it for a life boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2jack2 Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 cool pics and report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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