DEEP SEA FISHING CLUB

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The Villages, Florida 32159

ATLANTIC OCEAN SPORT FISHING CHARTER TRIPS

ON THE HAF N HAF

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HOW TO SIGN UP: To sign up for one of these trips, or for additional information, you should contact the event coordinator, Everett Belter (See Home Page for phone number/email address) or sign up at the monthly meeting.

GENERAL INFORMATION  These trips are scheduled monthly depending on the needs and wishes of the members and the availability of the fishing vessel.  Trips are booked on the “Haf N Haf”, a 35’ Henriques Main Coaster Sportfisherman.  This vessel is owned and operated by Captain Doug McCarver , a local area firefighter who spends his spare time fishing the blue waters of the Atlantic in search of Sailfish, Marlin, Wahoo, Dolphin, Tuna, Kingfish, Barracuda, Shark, Grouper, Snapper, and many other sport fish that happen along.

The Haf N Haf is a flybridge style fishing vessel with a fully enclosed salon, with a refrigerator,  and full size head (bathroom), She cruises at 18 knots and is always kept in a clean and neat condition.  All bait, tackle and ice is furnished.  Bring your own lunch and drinks and you may use the refrigerator for storage.  Bring larger coolers to leave in the car to carry the fish home.  No fishing license is required for this trip.

This vessel is commonly referred to as a “6-Pack” which means that it carries a maximum of six passengers plus the crew.  It is moored at the east end of the Port Orange Bridge at the “Village Down Under”, about 10 miles south of Daytona Beach, and sails out of Ponce Inlet.  Car pooling is used and the location and time for leaving the villages is established for each trip. Trips are 10 hours and normally run from 7:00am to 5:00pm.  Cost of the trip varies, but usually will not be scheduled unless the full six passengers have signed up.  Cost is then shared equally by all.  Cost is currently $175.00 per person, and includes tips and fish cleaning, although an additional tip is is certainly recommended when a good day was had by all.  It should be noted that this price is available only on trips scheduled through the Villages Deep Sea Fishing Club.

FLORIDA GULF DEEP SEA FISHING TRIPS

ON THE THUNDER

HOW TO SIGN UP:  To sign up for one of these trips, or for additional information, you should contact the event coordinator Tom Martin  (see Home Page for Phone etc.) or sign up at the monthly meeting.

GENERAL INFORMATION These trips are scheduled monthly, usually on the 3rd Thursday of each month.  Trips are currently being booked on the  fishing vessel THUNDER.   The Thunder accommodates approximately 30 passengers and is based out of the Sport Fishermen's Landing in Hernando Beach, Florida.  The Club usually “books” the vessel for each trip with the minimum number of passengers required so that we (The Club) “own” the vessel for the day.  The vessel is basically an open boat with bench seats and does have a bathroom.  This vessel is basically a “bottom-fishing” boat, fishing wrecks and reefs for snapper, grouper, triggerfish, grunts, shark, black sea bass, and other bottom feeding fish while sailing out 20-30 miles offshore.

All bait and tackle are furnished.  There are several options available, such as purchasing extra bait, or bringing your “special rod and reel” on board.  No fishing license is required for this trip.  You should bring your own small cooler, lunch or snacks.  Currently, departure time is 0530 am from the Laurel Manor Rec Ctr parking lot.  Trips are 9 hours and normally run from 7:30am to 4:30pm.  The Thunder provides rod, reel, tackle, license, bait and fish cleaning.  Just bring your food, drink and a lucky charm.  A BUS IS NOW AVAILABLE and will be used when possible.  Otherwise car pooling is used as necessary.

CURRENT TRIP SCHEDULE  FOR THE THUNDER

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21ST

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH

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 ATLANTIC OCEAN DEEP SEA FISHING TRIPS

ON THE PASTIME PRINCESS

HOW TO SIGN UP:  To sign up for one of these trips, or for additional information, you should contact the event coordinator Everett Belter  (see Home Page for Phone etc.) or sign up at the monthly meeting.

GENERAL INFORMATION These trips are scheduled monthly, usually on the 2nd Thursday of each month, but can be scheduled other days at the club members request.  Trips are currently being booked on the Pastime Princess, a 100’ long, Coast Guard Approved, all aluminum fishing vessel.  The vessel is docked in, and sails out of the the Sea Harvest Complex, New Smyrna Beach,  Florida.  The Pastime Princess accommodates up to 100 passengers.   The vessel is equipped with the latest electronics, has a full galley, large sundeck, sleeping area, and is air conditioned and heated.  This vessel is basically a “bottom-fishing” boat, fishing wrecks and reefs for snapper, grouper, triggerfish, grunts, shark, black sea bass, and other bottom feeding fish.  Cobia and kingfish are also known to grab the bait.

All bait and tackle are furnished.  There are several options available, such as bringing your own "secret" bait, or bringing your “special rod and reel” on board.  No fishing license is required for this trip.  You can bring your own small cooler, lunch or snacks, or purchase them on board at the galley.  A chartered bus is available if at least 20 members sign up to fish.  Cost of the round trip bus will fluctuate depending on the total number of fishermen.  The bus will depart from the Mulberry Rec Center at 6:30 am.  Otherwise,car pooling is used and also departs from the same  location and time as the bus.  This is a 3/4 day trip and normally runs from 8:45 am to about 3:45pm.  Cost of the trip is currently $50.00 per person and includes the mate’s tip, but does not include optional fish cleaning. 

Club members may also schedule trips on their own at any time by visiting the website at: www.PastimePrincess.com, or calling direct at 1-386-427-5393.  Be sure to identify yourself as a club member.  You may also click on the Photo Gallery icon, select your fishing date from the calendar, and look at the photos taken by the PastimePrincess crew.

CURRENT TRIP SCHEDULE:  

GENERAL INFORMATION:  The Club schedules these flats fishing trips on the Gulf Coast near Cedar Key/Crystal River or other available locations; on pontoon boats or shallow craft boats, piloted by an experienced guide each month.  These are 4-hour trips and are usually scheduled based on the best fishing occurring at high tide, so departure time varies with each trip.  Fishing tackle and bait are provided.  You can bring a small cooler with your food and drink.  Fishing is usually done in fairly shallow water using light tackle.  In these waters lie plenty of trout, both silver and speckled; spanish mackerel; redfish; sheepshead and whiting.  You may also encounter cobia, shark, grouper, kings and many other species.  Car pooling is used and normally departs from the Mulberry Grove Rec Center for the pontoon boats to Cedar Key.  Departure location for Crystal River trips will be announced for each trip.

CURRENT TRIP SCHEDULE

 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH AND WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND.

For information on individual trip departure times, and to sign up, contact GLENN KANGAS AT 750-0571.  Cost is $55 pp, based on five fishermen.  Guide, bait, tackle  included.  Trips not filled will be cancelled

STEVE FUSSELL TRIPS:  SEPTEMBER 8TH, 21ST AND 28TH.

MIKE BYRON TRIPS: SEPTEMBER 14TH,  21ST AND 28TH.

For information on individual trip departure times, and to sign up, contact Howard Bond at 753-0356.  Four fishermen per trip.  Cost is $85 pp, based on 4 fishermen.  Guide, bait, tackle included.  Trips not filled will be cancelled.  THIS TRIP MUST BE PAID FOR IN ADVANCE

TBD