Captain John

[Lumberjack93]

Galveston's newest Party Boat

Now Celebrating Our 60th Year

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ABOUT OUR FISHING TRIPS
409-762-8808 or 713-223-4853

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Williams Boat Service, LLC, at Pier 19 in Galveston announces that the new boat has arrived. Third generation owner, Capt. Johnny Williams has named the boat in honor and memory of his dad, Capt. John H. Williams.


The Capt. John is a 75 foot long by 27 foot wide all aluminum catamaran. It is Galveston's fastest and most modern party boat. Its cruising speed is around 22 knots (25 mph) when fully loaded. The extended operating range available on day trips, with its great speed, will enable the Capt. John to fish additional areas that are not presently accessible. Day trips will take up to 83 fishermen offshore, while extended length trips of 36 hours to 60 hours will be able to accommodate up to 40. Bunks for the 40 fishermen make these overnight trips a comfortable reality.


The Capt. John was built by GEO Shipyard in New Iberia, Louisiana, and was designed by Schuller & Allan, Inc., Houston, using state of the art catamaran hull design technology to ensure comfort and safety. Two seven hundred horsepower turbo-diesel engines by Lugger are the power plants driving the Capt. John. Two 33 kilowatt Northern Lights generators supply the electrical power. For night fishing, the Capt. John has numerous mid-level outside lights, not to light the decks - the standard deck lights take care of that, but to attract baitfish into the water around the boat, then they will attract the tuna, etc. The cabin has dual air conditioners, insuring a comfortable atmosphere even on the hottest days. The upper deck, with its bench seating, provides an area for resting and sightseeing. A full service, dual microwave snack bar is located inside the cabin. A full electronics package for your safety and to aid the Captain to locate the fishing spots includes two radars, two bottom sonar machines, three radios, global positioning system and a weather fax for the latest weather updates, all supplied by Dorsey Electronics in South Houston. These items, along with the required structural changes, enables the Capt. John to be Coast Guard rated for a maximum range of 200 nautical miles offshore. Each fishing spot also has its own rod holder, and convenient bait trays are around the inside perimeter of the lower rail. Fish cooler boxes, built into the outside bench seating, assist in keeping your catch fresh.


The Capt. John is a beautiful, efficient fishing machine we are all going to enjoy for many years.


Make your reservations on the Capt. John today for an offshore fishing experience you will never forget.

http://www.galveston.com/captjohn/plan.html

[JohnJ]

Originally Posted by tngbmt

i'm on this weekend's 36hr trip and the anticipation just went off the scale from your report. i've got carolina rigs upto 2 lbs but now i need to find 3-6lbs weights & new terminal tackle. did you have any top water bites?
lol, no rush .. take your time answering .. i've still got 3 days to get really hyper.

Don't worry about the lead.Use the boats lead.Stack on the 20oz. bank sinkers. You can tie it off of your swivel with 50/60lb mono.I lost 25/30lbs of lead to the rig and and got my rigs back.I hate it but we didn't have a topwater bite. I've got those OTI poppers and I'm ready to get them wet. Post up your rods and reels all of us will try to line you out on which one to use for what.
BTW Get with 1st rate mate (Ben) he will help you out.

[tngbmt]

i'm using a penn 3165rs with avet 4/0 loaded with 80 lb j/b for bottom & a hopper spin 6'6" rod with a penn 750 or a fin-nor 095 for casting or jigging. both spinning reels loaded with 80# ppro. thanks for the help.

[JohnJ]

Hey guy the Penn rod might be alittle lite but it will work.Max the drag on full to move the fish off the bottom,once you turn his head back off to strike.You'll win the fight in the frist 50 ft.After that it's work.Your spinners will be fine for free lineing sardines at Stetson and catching beeliners and triggers at Salvador Ridge.Those Hopper rods are tough and I've landed 85lb YFT on them.Good jiging stick.Take 6.8,10,16 oz diamond jig's,Match the weight to the current.I talked with 1st Rate Mate today and told him that you were on a mission to get a big pig.He said bring it on,but you have to show him your best disco moves.Ask him about that.Good luck!Let us know how you did.

[tngbmt]

trip cancelled ..

[jig]

Man that sucks. Sorry to hear it.

Ronnie, better stop your Cinco countdown or we are gonna get jinxed. :-)

[6x6]

left the shop at 5:30pm yesterday arrived in the Galveston area at 3:30am this morning slept for a couple of hour es got up had some breakfast. I headed out to catch some bait for trip but unforchenetly the phone rang at 10:45am it was Williams party Boats trip consoled that really sucks !!!!! it is 7:26pm and i'm home again & very disappointed just have to what until MAY 8 & 9

[JohnJ]

Guy's I would rather get cancled than beat up.The fish will still be there.Take the time to polish up your gear. And get ready to stick the big one.
Good luck JohnJ.
BTW'tngbmt give me a call I'd love to see you get a big warsaw.

[Brewgod]

Anyone on the May 29/30 or June 5/6 trips?

[fathom]

GOING MAY 8 & 9

[6x6]

Ill be on the May 8-9 & June 5-6