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jgon371 Finger Mullet
Joined: 22 May 2017 Posts: 20
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Posted: Tue May 29, 2018 3:36 pm Post subject: Deep Sea Headquarters vs Dolphin Docks |
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Good afternoon,
Quick question, which would you prefer for a 8 or 12 hrs trip? Why? I have a small group of coworkers (10) that want to go on June 30th. Thank you. |
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deputydawg Full Grown Flour Bluffian

Joined: 17 Mar 2010 Posts: 1991 Location: Humble
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Posted: Tue May 29, 2018 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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Well...... Deep Sea Headquarters is a sponsor so its a pretty obvious answer to me!
I have been on some great trips with them! Short 8 - 12's, a fantastic 24 shrimp boat trip, and multi day tuna trips and all have been good. I would definately go with a 12 hour trip if possible. |
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jgon371 Finger Mullet
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Posted: Tue May 29, 2018 5:50 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks man...Any good tips or suggestions for a 8 to 12 hr trip? |
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Central Scrutinizer Full Grown Flour Bluffian

Joined: 14 Jul 2009 Posts: 3583 Location: Flour Bluff
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Posted: Wed May 30, 2018 5:03 am Post subject: |
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| jgon371 wrote: | | Thanks man...Any good tips or suggestions for a 8 to 12 hr trip? |
Try for a day that's not windy!!!  |
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lifeaquatic Member White Shrimper Boot Club

Joined: 17 Dec 2012 Posts: 932
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Posted: Wed May 30, 2018 11:36 am Post subject: |
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My top ten tips:
1. don't party too hardy the night before
2. take the longest trip you can
3. board early and claim your spot - back of the boat is preferred by many
4. sun screen, hat, shoes that cover your toes, sunglasses, pair of fishing pliers, hand towel
5. get your game on to kill some fish
6. test your drag before dropping a bait (1/3 of the line test in general)
7. don't tangle your line with others or else
8. puke over the rail - not on it or anywhere inside of it (see tip #1)
9. tip the crew
10. kiss the ground when you are back on dry land |
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jgon371 Finger Mullet
Joined: 22 May 2017 Posts: 20
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Posted: Wed May 30, 2018 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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| lifeaquatic wrote: | My top ten tips:
1. don't party too hardy the night before
2. take the longest trip you can
3. board early and claim your spot - back of the boat is preferred by many
4. sun screen, hat, shoes that cover your toes, sunglasses, pair of fishing pliers, hand towel
5. get your game on to kill some fish
6. test your drag before dropping a bait (1/3 of the line test in general)
7. don't tangle your line with others or else
8. puke over the rail - not on it or anywhere inside of it (see tip #1)
9. tip the crew
10. kiss the ground when you are back on dry land |
I agree with all of them. I been in several 24 - 36 hrs. In fact, this is my first 12 hrs or less. I had the pleasure of having Capt. James Wheeler for a couple of trips with DSH. |
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HungerBuster Flour Bluffian in training
Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 371
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Posted: Wed May 30, 2018 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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One thing to keep in mind-- if you're prone to sea sickness (or are worried about it-- it can be real very quick and ruin a trip), start on the dramamine the day BEFORE you leave....If you wait to take it once you start feeling sick, you're hours too late... _________________ Fish ON! |
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kobersteller Pony Mullet

Joined: 22 Feb 2012 Posts: 66 Location: Wimberley, TX
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Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2018 10:59 am Post subject: |
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Take the Gulf Eagle out of Deep Sea Headquarters
The captain knows how to find the fish. He used to be a Marlin Guide out of Hawaii until he moved back to Port A. He's a good man.
Ditto on the tip your deckhands. They do a lot of work for little pay and make their living off of your tips. _________________ May God Bless Us All |
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Central Scrutinizer Full Grown Flour Bluffian

Joined: 14 Jul 2009 Posts: 3583 Location: Flour Bluff
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Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2018 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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| kobersteller wrote: | | They do a lot of work for little pay and make their living off of your tips. |
Being a former deckhand on one of the docks mentioned above, I can ditto that message ^^^. It was a meager existence, but it was fun... TIP WELL, but only for good service. Or at least that's what I remember from the times I rolled out from Shorty's to the Boat at 5:30 am.....  |
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