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.   GPS Address:  79 East Dunlawton Avenue, Port Orange, Florida 32119.  Telephone:  386-788-4926

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 varies with length of trip, 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.   GPS Address:  4335Calienta Street, Hernando Beach, Florida 34607.  Telephone:  352-597-3900 THUNDER WEBSITE: http://www.thunderpartyboat.com/contact.html

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.  Departure time from the Laurel Manor Rec Ctr parking lot varies with the season/sunrise.  Check the time when you sign in for the trip.  Trips are 9 hours long.  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, JUNE 20TH

 THURSDAY, JULY 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.

GPS Address:  107 North Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168.  Telephone: 386-427-5393.

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 Publix store at Mulberry Grove 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 or the bus fare. 

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 FOR THE PASTIME PRINCESS:  

GENERAL INFORMATION:  The Club schedules these flats fishing trips on the Gulf Coast near Cedar Key/Crystal River/Yankeetown 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 time, 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  and Yankeetown trips will be announced for each trip.

CURRENT TRIP SCHEDULE

JUNE 3RD AND 4TH

For information on individual trip departure times, and to sign up, contact MIKE LEMKE AT 259-3138.  Cost is $300 TOTAL per 1/2 day trip.  Cost per person will vary depending on how many fishermen go.  This is a cash only trip, checks or credit cards are not accepted.  Guide, bait, tackle  included.  Trips not filled will be cancelled

GPS Address for Cedar Key:  302 Dock Street,  Cedar Key, FL, 32625.  Telephone: 352-221-5463 (Captain Dan)

STEVE FUSSELL TRIPS:     JUNE 4TH AND 5TH

 MIKE BYRON TRIPS:        MAY 23RD

                                                 JUNE 12TH AND 19TH

TO CONTACT STEVE FUSSELL DIRECT, VISIT HIS WEBSITE AT  WWW.TARPONSTALKER.COM OR CALL HIM AT 753-2525.

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

GPS Address: 1 SW 1st Place, Crystal River, FL 34429  Telephone:  352-753-2525.

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