🎣 CASTAWAYS 8-HOUR DEEP SEA FISHING ADVENTURE! 🎣
Get ready for an unforgettable day on the Gulf with the PGI Castaways aboard The Miss Venice!
📍 Where: The Miss Venice, 465 North Tamiami Trail, Venice (Spot 22)
📅 When: Tuesday, August 19th
⏰ Boat departs: 8:00 AM sharp — please arrive by 7:15 AM to check in, get set up, and ensure everything goes off smoothly!
💥 COST: $173 per person — all-inclusive, including taxes and a 20% crew tip.
Price is based on a maximum of 17 passengers. We must guarantee all 17 spots; if we don’t reach that number, the per-person cost will increase accordingly.
✅ What’s included:
• Rod & reel (you may bring one personal rod & reel if you like)
• Bait & tackle
• Ice & hand towel
• Fishing license & permits
• FREE fish filleting at the dock!
🐟 What we’re fishing for:
Red & Gag Grouper, Scamp, Lane Snapper, Grey Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, White Grunt, Porgy, Flounder, Triggerfish, Mackerel, King Mackerel, Amberjack, Sea Bass, Barracuda, Cobia, Bonita, Banded Rudderfish, and even sharks! (Only Bonnethead & Blacktip sharks are kept; all others are safely released to protect the Gulf ecosystem.)
🎣 Fishing style:
We’ll be bottom fishing — and we provide everything you need.
🍽️ What to bring:
• Your lunch & plenty of snacks
• Lots of water & other beverages (beer is fine)
• Sunscreen
• One personal rod & reel (optional)
🚫 What NOT to bring:
• Hard liquor
• Illegal drugs, pipes, cigars, or glass bottles
🚬 Smoking/vaping policy:
• Cigarettes & vaping allowed only when the boat is moving
• Please smoke/vape at the stern (rear) of the boat so it doesn’t affect other passengers
❗ Important notes:
• Cancellations are not allowed — but if you can’t make it, we’ll gladly try to help you find a replacement for your spot.
• Weather-related cancellations: We will notify everyone the evening before if the trip is called off due to weather conditions.
👨✈️ Why fish with us?
We GUARANTEE you’ll catch fish!
Our hardworking crew handles everything — prepping the boat, baiting hooks, helping you reel in the big one, icing your catch, filleting at the dock, and cleaning up to Captain Joe’s high standards. They work hard so you can relax and enjoy a fun, stress-free day!
📝 SIGN UP & PAYMENT DETAILS:
• Sign up on the Castaways Calendar on Club Express
• Contact Dave de La Motte at (919) 920-1595 to arrange payment
• Dave is also your go-to guy for all questions — fishing, trip details, or anything else you need to know!
🎟️ Spots are limited—reserve yours today!
