Our mission to deliver much needed supplies to Green Turtle Cay was a complete success. 12 hrs, 400 miles with calm seas in both directions. We were the very first boat from the states to make landfall after the storm on GTC. We were greeted with teary eyes and big smiles. The Abacos is in desperate need of aid and we will continue to deliver supplies and help until it is restored. Capt. Nick Searok Charters
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This Saturday I’m leaving for the Abacos, specifically to Green Turtle Cay to deliver supplies to help our Bahamian friends. I will be delivering the heavy items with my boat and Jess will be flying supplies when the runways are clear. If you’d like to donate we set up 2 donation locations in DeLand. You can drop off at our store: Downtown Goldsmith & Engraving 139. N. Woodland Blvd. we will be open Thursday hopefully. You can also drop off at Skydive DeLand, ask for Tara. From what I read they need: Tarps, tools, nails, chainsaws, diapers, non perishable food,
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Fishing in unfamiliar territory is always challenging but the rewards are better because you’re not expecting much. We took a family trip to Bimini and did a little offshore fishing. Leaving the safe harbor of south Bimini you didn’t have to travel far to find good fishing grounds. You can literally swim to shore that’s how close we were fishing in 400-600 feet of water. Bottom fishing you can expect tons of trigger fish, yellow eye snapper and strawberry grouper. Trolling north you can expect to catch black fin tuna, skip jacks and Mahi. Fishing in the Bahama banks never
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With the red snapper season being over we can finally have some fishing room on the Atlantic. Red snapper season however short is always a success. We only get 5 days in our area, every single boat that went out limited out in a matter of minutes. They are excellent fighting fish, will pretty much bite anything you give them, in the top 5 for edibility and look great in pictures. I feel they are overpopulated and they need to give us a longer season. Maybe next year. Capt. Nick
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It’s always shark week out of ponce, especially this season. They can be found just about in any depth of water. Anywhere from the beach all the way to 300′. Although all sharks on our charters are catch and release only, they are great fighters. They will pull and fight all the way to the boat. Great for pictures and fish stories.
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Tomoka river Basin is providing some exceptional flats fishing. With the clear water moving in and water temps consistent its holding all kinds of inshore species. Red fish are plenty, snook are hot and plenty of jacks around to bend some rods. If you’re not getting bites try dropping leader size down. With the clearer water they tend to be more leader shy. Capt. Nick
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Ponce inlet fishing continues to be hot. Mostly bottom fishing is where the action is. Double rigs for reef fish will have you exhausted in no time. Big red snapper are always a blast to fight and don’t forget grouper season opens up May 1st. Capt. Nick
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The offshore fishing light switch has officially been turned on. Bottom fishing is exceptionally good. Whether trolling across your favorite spot with planers or just bottom dropping you’ll be rewarded with a medley of fun fishing. Jacks, snappers and triggers are plenty and the king fish trolling has been hot. The acrobatic rays are still on beach with cobia in tow. Take advantage of this while they are still here. Capt. Nick
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Last week we spent the day between Mullet and Puzzle Lake on the hunt for Shad. It’s still early in the season for their migration to our area but with low water levels and ideal weather we put some time in exploring to see what was biting. During the winter months here in Central Florida, we experience a run of American shad which travel up the St. Johns River to spawn. The water clarity was incredible and we were surrounded by wildlife – everything from bald eagles to alligators catching some sun on the banks. We stopped at a few
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As conservation anglers we are eliminating plastic water bottles on all our trips. For your participation we will provide you with a brand new 25 OZ stainless steel canteen to use and take with you at the end of the day. We will provide fresh water in reusable jugs from Nestle or Zephyrhills. Learn More We have a bad habit. Every year, Americans use millions of tons of plastic just once, before throwing it away – and far too much of it ends up in our oceans. Together, we can change our ways and put plastic in its place. Costa’s
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