Dolphin Docks, Inc

Minnow · 01:07 PM

The Dolphin is an 80 foot vessels that accommodates up to 50 persons for 5 to 72 hour fishing trips. The Dolphin also has sleeping quarters and showers available only on the longer trips for the tired fisherman. Most of the time you are catching so many fish you can't sleep.Children 6 and under not fishing can go with there parents free. Other members of a party who want to site see and watch the fishing can go for half price.

WilliamH · 07-18-2006, 03:33 PM

I'm booked on the 40 hr trip on the Dolphin at the end of the month.

What is the standard operating procedure for this type of trip?

I get first choice of bunk and fishing spot, where should I pick a spot and is one bunk better than the other?

Do they troll between spots on this boat?

Thanks

Gunsmoke · 07-18-2006, 04:51 PM

WilliamH,

You're the man for going out on the Dolphin. Slow boat to China, but they do catch fish. Full throttle is trolling speed on the Dolphin. If fact, 8 knots is a little slow. I like 9 knots for trolling lures. By the way, what do they get for the 40 hour trip? Let us know how you did on the trip after you return.

WilliamH · 07-18-2006, 05:06 PM

The trip was $292, includes meals. I'll post a report when we get back.

Ragman · 07-18-2006, 05:46 PM

There will be some bunks in the galley, but I'd suggest the other bunks if you're a light sleeper.

The fishing spot depends on what you like to do. I like to throw topwater so I prefer the bow, but the stern is highly favored on The Dolphin.

Definitely set up a trolling rig and bring a safety line rather than use the pole holders. You may want to work with 3 others to coordinate your spread.

However, I've never seen anything hook up on the ride out.

Good luck and post a report w/pics when you return!

WilliamH · 07-18-2006, 09:55 PM

We arrive back at 3 pm Monday, July 31.

So the boat is slow? Oh well, I can catch up on my sleep!!

Gunsmoke · 07-18-2006, 10:48 PM

I always return Sunday evening. That's to bad you come back on Monday. Otherwise I'd get a kick out seeing your faces when you get off the boat.

Is the boat slow? If I had a pair of Jesus shoes, I could beat you guys to the rocks or where ever you are going. I can't wait for your report.

Minnow · 07-19-2006, 04:23 AM

It's a slow boat, but catch fish, good capt and they provide meals.

Capt. Dean is a real nice capn and knows how to fish. JMO

Good luck on your trip, remember to take some picture.

JasonF · 05-30-2007, 10:05 PM

I have fished all over the world and some of my most memorable trips have been with these guys. It is a great way to get into bluewater for a long trip for a great price. I have been on trips with them from 40 to 80 hours and my favorite trips have been with Capt Ken on the 80 hour trip on new moons. He will put you on some fish. I have caught so many tuna with him that my arms have gotten so sore that I just had to go to bed during the bite! I cannot speak about Capt Travis 'cause he was a deck hand last time that I fished with him.

etan · 05-31-2007, 08:29 AM

The last 60 hr I went on they caught a 114# yellowfin on the troll coming home. On previous trips we have caught small yft on the way out.

07-18-2006, 05:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ragman Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 924	There will be some bunks in the galley, but I'd suggest the other bunks if you're a light sleeper. The fishing spot depends on what you like to do. I like to throw topwater so I prefer the bow, but the stern is highly favored on The Dolphin. Definitely set up a trolling rig and bring a safety line rather than use the pole holders. You may want to work with 3 others to coordinate your spread. However, I've never seen anything hook up on the ride out. Good luck and post a report w/pics when you return! __________________ Tom www.oceantackle.net *Go Hard or Go Home!*

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07-18-2006, 03:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
WilliamH Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 30	I'm booked on the 40 hr trip on the Dolphin at the end of the month. What is the standard operating procedure for this type of trip? I get first choice of bunk and fishing spot, where should I pick a spot and is one bunk better than the other? Do they troll between spots on this boat? Thanks

07-18-2006, 04:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gunsmoke Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 537	WilliamH, You're the man for going out on the Dolphin. Slow boat to China, but they do catch fish. Full throttle is trolling speed on the Dolphin. If fact, 8 knots is a little slow. I like 9 knots for trolling lures. By the way, what do they get for the 40 hour trip? Let us know how you did on the trip after you return.

07-18-2006, 05:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
WilliamH Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 30	The trip was $292, includes meals. I'll post a report when we get back.

07-18-2006, 09:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
WilliamH Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 30	We arrive back at 3 pm Monday, July 31. So the boat is slow? Oh well, I can catch up on my sleep!!

07-18-2006, 10:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Gunsmoke Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 537	I always return Sunday evening. That's to bad you come back on Monday. Otherwise I'd get a kick out seeing your faces when you get off the boat. Is the boat slow? If I had a pair of Jesus shoes, I could beat you guys to the rocks or where ever you are going. I can't wait for your report.

07-19-2006, 04:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
Minnow Administrator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richardson Posts: 1,200	It's a slow boat, but catch fish, good capt and they provide meals. Capt. Dean is a real nice capn and knows how to fish. JMO Good luck on your trip, remember to take some picture.

05-30-2007, 10:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
JasonF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 34	I have fished all over the world and some of my most memorable trips have been with these guys. It is a great way to get into bluewater for a long trip for a great price. I have been on trips with them from 40 to 80 hours and my favorite trips have been with Capt Ken on the 80 hour trip on new moons. He will put you on some fish. I have caught so many tuna with him that my arms have gotten so sore that I just had to go to bed during the bite! I cannot speak about Capt Travis 'cause he was a deck hand last time that I fished with him.

05-31-2007, 08:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
etan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 194	The last 60 hr I went on they caught a 114# yellowfin on the troll coming home. On previous trips we have caught small yft on the way out.

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