Bay Trip Review Only\r
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Ok folks, I have been fishing both of these companies for the past 7 years. \r
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Let's be realistic:\r
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If you took a 4 hour bay trip on either companies boats, you got a great deal!!!\r
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$25 Adults\r
$15 Kids\r
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Included on both companies boats for the minimal fee includes:\r
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Free use of Rod and Reel\r
Free Bait\r
Deckhands to help you with fish if you catch some\r
4 hours on a boat in the bay\r
All the fuel the boats uses\r
A Licensed Captain and a safe environment (Coast Guard Certified)\r
Galley - Concession Stand (For a fee, see below)\r
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Possible on either companies boats:\r
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Island Tour - One or Two of the Captains have vast knowledge to share, if you are on the boat, ask for the short tour... You might be surprised with some cool and fun history of Galveston Island \r
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Dolphins - I would say you have a 90% chance to see dolphins... (The Dolphin Tours cost $15 - $25) (One time in 7 years I did not see them; I take at least 12 trips a year)\r
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Catch fish: This is always a hit or miss.... That's why they call it fishing. I'd give this an 80% chance to catch something. If you don't, please refrain from being upset... See what you have already got for the price above,\r
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Catch a really big fish: WOW - very possible.... My 12 year old daughter caught a 36 inch Black Drum on one of these boats, probably in the 20 pound range. It is possible, but should not be expected. (Please note, I have a favorite company, but for this review I am declining to disclose)\r
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Galley -Concession Stand\r
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Each company has 2 boats, so there are 4 boats in total. \r
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There is one person taking care of the food for all the boats.\r
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2 boats have flat grills to cook burgers, hot dogs, breakfast burritos, etc\r
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1 serves beer on the bay trips\r
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All have microwaves to make frozen food (burgers, hotdogs, etc.)\r
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Lettuce, tomato, onion etc available on all boats\r
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All have chips, candy bars, and soft drinks.\r
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Price - What a deal!!! (Beer $2.00, Soda $.75, etc) Folks, if you see Stan or one of his helpers; Tip them good... Stan, if you read this, raise your prices, you deserve it)\r
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One last thing, I mentioned the Deckhands above... These people work primarily for tips.... Take care of them. You would be surprised at the skill and hard work it takes to do this job. \r
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I also promise, if you take care of them, they will take care of you... \r
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From our first trip out, the deckhands remembered us and have done everything from trying to get the Big One for my kid, as well as reserving the whole boat for just my Dad, Brother and Myself. \r
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My deckhand became the Captain and my friend, so enjoy the company on the boats, talk to the people around you, and take care of the crew providing you with the great service they provide\r
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Mike
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