There are some important things to consider when preparing for your charter.
We want to ensure that your trip is enjoyable for the entire group. The two most
important things to consider are the sun and motion sickness.
Sunscreen is
very important. Many people do not consider the intensity of the sun when offshore.
Not only is the sun coming directly down to you, but it is also reflecting off the
water and decks of most boats. Although our boats do provide comfortable cabins to
get in from the sun, we recommend that you generously apply sunscreen to all skin
that will be exposed to the sun, and also to remember to re-apply it throughout the
day. Plus, if you are in the cabin YOU AREN"T FISHING! Some type of hat is also
helpfull from minimizing your exposure to the sun. Sunglasses with polarized lenses
are also very helpfull for minimizing the glare from the water's surface.
Now
lets talk about motion sickness. Motion Sickness is nothing to be embarrassed about.
It can spoil your trip and the trip for other people on board. We do not provide
medication. If you are slightly susceptible to motion sickness, we recommend you
consider some kind of remedy. Our family has found that using an over the counter
medicine like Dramamine or Bonine and taking one dose before bed time and then one
more dose in the morning when you wake up is very effective.
Dress comfortably.
Shoes with good traction can make all the difference in catching that big fish. Please
wear light (or white) soled shoes though. Dark soled shoes can leave marks on the
deck which are very difficult to remove.
Don't Forget to pack some snacks
or a light lunch for the day. Many of our clients have found that fried chicken is
perfect on the high seas. Not only is it still tasty when its cold, but it doesn't
seem to get as soggy as other snacks. Bring plenty of drinks. We always recommend
that you bring bottled water. Alcohol is permitted on our boats, but please drink
responsibly. We recommend that you bring a cooler(s) to take your fish home. We will
be more than happy to give you any ice that we have left over after the trip to help
keep the fish cold on the way home. Please keep carry on's to the boat at a minimum.
One or two small-medium coolers are OK.
Keep an eye on weather
conditions leading to the day of the trip. We do. The Captain will generally
know up to 2 days before the trip if the weather conditions will be suitable for
your trip. We don't fish in rough seas. We're just not that mad at the fish anymore.
Not only do we not want to beat you up in rough seas, we don't want to beat up our
boats and equipment either.
Please feel free to call us if you have any questions or need further information
(281)
595-3446
or
See our Contact Page for a Reservation/Question
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