Having just a slight breeze to contend with was a welcome end for the month of May. Looking back at the month's reports, a "slight breeze" or close to it wasn't mentioned often. Today's offshore fishing trip by the partyboat Capt. John was once again headed up by Capt. Tony Langston. Leaving Galveston's Pier 19, the trek to the east through the open Gulf began. After a run of about 50 miles the day's fishing area for the 35 fishermen was reached. Production platforms, rocks and a wreck in the 80 ft. deep water was fished.

With fishing turning out to be a little on the slow side as it is at times (why it's called fishing rather than catching), the fishermen and their cut squid or whole Spanish sardine baits worked hard for today's catch. Using those baits mentioned, and trying numerous spots, their catch was made up of the following: A smattering of Atlantic spadefish and triggerfish along with a couple of kingfish and 44 red snapper. The high point was the three sow red snapper that weighed in from 16 to 18 lbs.

Mason Stapp (age 11), and his dad, Greg, from Frisco, with red snapper limits, topped by Mason's 8 pounder.

While the catch totals were down a bit on today's trip, there were individual highlights - just ask Mason Stapp about it if you see him on the boat. To make your reservations on the Capt. John, call the office at either 409-762-8808 or 713-223-4853. One of the many attractions of offshore party boat fishing is that you never know, at any stop, who will catch what -- it could be you personal best of a variety of species. Make the call and get on the Capt. John. Entertainment, and hooking into a who-knows-what is the name of the game.