Remember the reference to "Bumpy, breezy", etc? Well, they were back today. Shortly after leaving Galveston's Pier 19 with Capt. Tony Langston at the helm, the party boat Capt. John entered the breezy and bumpy Gulf and motored offshore. The 30 or so mile run to the south ended with the 44 fishermen working bottom structure and a production platform in around 70 ft. of water.

The highlights of the trip, fishing wise, were a 22 lb. sow red snapper and four ling of 35 lbs. each, who were decked and iced. The four ling were especially exciting since a group of fifteen or so came charging from near the rig to the boat. That charge was led by an estimated 70 pounder. As in football, those big linemen don't run as fast as a running back - the big lineman is still out there somewhere. Fortunately, those four hard fighting and great eating 35 pounders made the trip back to Pier 19. Sight fishing for ling is truly "high excitement".

A combination of cut squid or whole Spanish sardine baits, the fishermen's efforts and the bumpy sea conditions all played their part in today's catch - the total included 34 red snapper to 22 lbs. and those four ling of 35 lbs. each.

With questionable conditions forecast for the next few days, trips will be run as conditions permit. Hopefully, acceptable will be included in later forecasts. To make your reservations on the Capt. John, give the office a call at 409-762-8808 or 713-223-4853. Although it's obvious that not everyone will reel up a sow red snapper or nice ling, they are out there and could be waiting for you ??? could be.