With a virtually dead calm Gulf ahead of the partyboat Capt. John as Capt. Tony Langston made the turn around the end of the south jetty, everyone aboard knew the ride was going to be as smooth as glass. After a run of around forty miles in a southerly direction, they were over rocks and a wreck in about 100 ft. of water.

The eighty seven fishermen's baits such as Spanish sardines or pieces of cut squid brought up another multi-species catch. The catch that was taken from the near surface area to the bottom was made up of:
?Ģ 174 red snapper to 10 lbs., a boat limit
?Ģ 15 mangrove snapper to 10 lbs
?Ģ 7 bonnethead sharks
?Ģ 1 rockhind grouper
?Ģ 1 kingfish
?Ģ 1 Almaco jack
?Ģ 350 Atlantic spadefish

Jim Marigliano, Dallas - his catch, taken on Carolina rigged Spanish sardines or pieces of cut squid, was made up of a kingfish, a red snapper limit to 10 lbs. and 5 mangrove snappers to 10 lbs. Mangroves are generally considered to be the wariest and hardest to catch of the snappers and Jim fooled five nice ones today.

The forecast for the next three or four days looks to be pretty much the same offshore. Hopefully it turns out that way. To have your spot at the rail on the Capt. John during some of this great weather and matching fishing, give the office at Galveston's Pier 19 a call. The office manager, Dorothy, and her friendly and informed staff are waiting for your call; make it to 409-762-8808 or 713-223-4853.

Time is running out on the red snapper fishery being open in Federal waters where the Capt. John fishes offshore. The last day it's open is October 31. Don't delay, if you're interested in red snapper, it will be closed, seemingly in a heartbeat, and for six to eight months. Call today for your reservations.