New Buccaneer Spring 2023 Tuna Schedule

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Capt.matt

Discussion Starter · 6 mo ago

All long trips this spring will be 30 hrs. The office will begin taking reservations on December 20th at 5:30 am and reservations can be made online at www.galvestonpartyboats.com or by phone (409)763-5423.

Jan
3-4 Tu-We 3/4 moon
5-6 Th-Fr full moon
9-10 Mo-Tu full moon
12-13 Th-Fr 3/4 moon
17-18 Tu-We 1/2 moon
23-24 Mo-Tu new moon
26-27 Th-Fr 1/4 moon
30-31 Mo-Tu 1/2 moon
Feb
13-14 Mo-Tu 1/2 moon
16-17 Th-Fr 1/4 moon
20-21 Mo-Tu new moon
23-24 Th-Fr 1/4 moon
27-28 Mo-Tu 1/2 moon
Mar
2-3 Th-Fr 3/4 moon
14-15 Tu-We 1/2 moon
20-21 Mo-Tu new moon
23-24 Th-Fr new moon
27-28 Mo-Tu 1/2 moon
30-31 Th-Fr 1/2 moon
April
10-11 Mo-Tu 3/4 moon
13-14 Th-Fr 1/2 moon
17-18 Mo-Tu 1/4 moon
20-21 Th-Fr new moon
24-25 Mo-Tu 1/4 moon
27-28 Th-Fr 1/2 moon
May
1-2 Mo-Tu 3/4 moon
15-16 Mo-Tu 1/4 moon
18-19 Th-Fr new moon
22-23 Mo-Tu 1/4 moon
25-26 Th-Fr 1/2 moon
29-30 Mo-Tu 3/4 moon

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CenTex_JP

· #21 · 5 mo ago

Anybody catching piggy perch before the January 12-13 willing to sell me a couple?

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Capt.matt

Discussion Starter · #22 · 5 mo ago

Mangochas said:
Wished i lived over there or you bring the boat over here. 22 knts are what dreams are made of. All our cheap boats go slower and slower. 10 knts is the norm. I would love to see you guys come over here and mix things up. I gots plenty of numbers for ya but just not much in the way of tuna.

We have to run a LONG ways here. How far do you guys fish on a 12 hour?

Mangochas

· #23 · 5 mo ago

Capt.matt said:
We have to run a LONG ways here. How far do you guys fish on a 12 hour?
[/QUOTEWhen red snaps are open we run around 48 to 60 miles in 95 to 140 ft. We take the smaller Double eagle 2 that they will run around 17 knts. They just put new Cummins 6 bangers in that boat about 3 years ago to replace the old and worn out 12v71's. Boat will do 24knt but they never run it that fast. Most times by the first stop you have your limit in red snaps in less than 10 mins.

They are running some 14 hour trips for $175 a head and that includes live bait. The 14 hour this weekend is sold out and this is the last chance to keep gags until next Sept. They plan to run more 14 hour trips since they are selling out. Red grouper and lane snapper open in Jan. I guess you are running 150 miles and gotta make the speed.

Back in the day the party boats had speed wars here. All would claim the largest and fastest.

spikedog1967

· #24 · 5 mo ago

Capt.matt said:
Hey guys, our first couple trips in January have a lot of openings. If it’s anything like last year early January should be good. Our first two trips of 2022 had a combined total of over 100 YFT.

Just bought mine and DaleR tix for Jan 5th. Hoping to get on the good yft bite. Looks like big waves for Jan 3rd trip as of right now. I hope it calms down for yall.

campier

· #25 · 5 mo ago

@Capt.matt How does the weather look so far for the trips next week?

DaleR

· #26 · 5 mo ago (Edited)

Come on folks let's go tuna fishing!!!!

We're signed up for the Jan 5/6 and it looks kinda on the light side. Not sure if it's even enough to make yet🤔

Capt. Matt what's the min# to sail? Seems like I remember you saying 30? But not for sure.

Palomarknot

· #27 · 5 mo ago

campier said:
@Capt.matt How does the weather look so far for the trips next week?

Campier, there are some good offshore weather apps you can download. One of the best free version's that gives a wealth of information is

Predictwind.com

You can customize the free version also....

There are quite a few to choose from at Google play store. Usually keep several apps and watch and compare info between them. They will give you a idea of what is happening out there at the minute and going forward.

Mangochas

· #28 · 5 mo ago

Looks like it may rain for my 14 hour trip. Going around 55 miles offshore. Gonna have to weed thru red snaps to get a gag or mangrove snapper.

Capt.matt

Discussion Starter · #29 · 5 mo ago

The weather for the 3rd isn’t looking good. If your on Tuesdays trip you might want to start thinking about jumping on Thursday’s when the call is made. The final decision will be made Monday AM but if the forecast holds it will cancel. Thursday’s weather is looking much better as of now.

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Mangochas

· #30 · 5 mo ago (Edited)

It sucked Sat on the 14 hour trip. Sea fog and rain all day and we died on the vine. Had to move back inside 80ft to get some grunts. No more gags until Sept now.

Madangler

· #31 · 5 mo ago

CenTex_JP said:
Anybody catching piggy perch before the January 12-13 willing to sell me a couple?

I can give you a couple if you switch to Jan 5-6

. I am on this trip.

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CenTex_JP

· #32 · 5 mo ago

Madangler said:
I can give you a couple if you switch to Jan 5-6 . I am on this trip.

If my reels get back from being serviced inime I might

Madangler

· #33 · 5 mo ago

CenTex_JP said:
If my reels get back from being serviced inime I might

Sounds good. Just let me know. My trips have been three times in a row. Really hope this one will work out.

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Capt.matt

Discussion Starter · #34 · 5 mo ago

Hey guys we are really close to having enough to sail for Thursday’s trip and the weather is looking great. Y’all come hop on this light load trip.

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CenTex_JP

· #35 · 5 mo ago

I can give you a couple if you switch to Jan 5-6 . I am on this trip.

[/QUOTE]

If I can get my reels back from being serviced in time I might

Madangler said:
Sounds good. Just let me know. My trips have been three times in a row. Really hope this one will work out.

I won't have my reels back in time unfortunately. Than you for the offer though

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Capt.matt

Discussion Starter · #36 · 5 mo ago

Trip is ON! See you guys Thursday!

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DaleR

· #37 · 5 mo ago

See ya Thursday morning!!!!!

scubaarchery

· #38 · 5 mo ago

Tight lines guys!

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Palomarknot

· #39 · 5 mo ago

Bring home pictures, those of us who aren't out at the minute, totally dig the pics of those who got out, at least I do...

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jbuyrum

· #40 · 5 mo ago

Palomarknot said:
Bring home pictures, those of us who aren't out at the minute, totally dig the pics of those who got out, at least I do...

I second wanting to see pictures of the trip

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