Try N' Hooker Rescues Four off Sunken Vessel

"This past Wednesday we were on a 10 hour fishing trip with some of my good friends. It was a windy rough morning, while we were fishing we had a smaller boat with four people aboard show up to fish the same area as we were in. About ten minutes after they showed up my first mate Jeremy noticed the people were in trouble. Their boat had a big wave come over the stern and it had capsized the boat. We quickly ran over to help them out of the water. It happened so fast they never got a call off to anyone. We got everyone aboard the Try N' Hooker F.V., two of them had life jackets and two didn’t. We then had to wait a couple hours for Coast Guard to arrive from Cape Canaveral to bring the people back home safely.

I have never seen anything like this in my career, everyone on board was pretty shook up. We called it early and ran back to the dock. Wanted to thank my first mate Jeremy for not panicking in a emergency situation and getting the people aboard. He did a damn good job! Also want to thank my good friend Wes for being on the boat Wednesday keeping everyone calm. This could have ended up really bad for the people. Please make sure you have the proper safety equipment aboard your boat!! And if it’s rough as hell like it was Wednesday wait for a better day!! Not worth it people. And as always Thank You to all the Coast Guard for everything you do for us!! These people are so lucky to be home safe."

Captain Jason Hardy

Lucky Strike Sportfishing

Our next Boat of the Month Winner, Lucky Strike Sportfishing Charters, has been an area favorite for a long time and their reputation surely precedes them. One of Ponce Inlet’s longest running sport fishing charters, the Lucky Strike has been racking in the fish for well over 15 years- and its Captain has been doing so for a whole lot longer. One of their qualifying catches last month (featured below) , a 63.7 pound Mahi-Mahi, is just one of the many stunning catches that make up the highlight reels of Captain Damien’s sport fishing memories.

The Lucky Strike is a 38 foot Henriques Express Sport fisherman powered by twin 500 HP Yanmar diesel engines giving you a cruising speed of 22 knots, ensuring that you have plenty of time to fish. Loaded with all the perks from her outriggers down to her bait wells and electronics, she’s sure to give you the experience of a lifetime no matter what kind of fish you are targeting.

Captain Damien Lawler has over 25 years of experience in charter fishing, and has been at the helm of the Lucky Strike for almost 20 years. A United States Coast Guard licensed Captain, New Smyrna Beach local, and King Of the Inlet winner; he has a definite pride in his fishing and cherishes everyday he gets to spend on the water making dreams come true. After recently battling lung cancer and beating the odds he said that all of his catches mean a little bit more to him these days.

While his favorite fishing is blue water trolling for billfish and pelagic’s, he’s always ready to bottom fish and has boxed countless mount worthy grouper for his clients over the years. Despite landing an absolute stud Mahi this month, Captain Damien stays humble and insists the great catch of his life is being able to wake up and spend another day out on the water.

Available Trips Aboard the Lucky Strike Include: 4/6/8 HR Offshore Trips & 10/12 HR Sportfishing Trips.

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New Legacy Fishing Charters

If inshore fishing is the game- Captain Marshall Wallot of New Legacy Fishing Charters is your man. Whether your looking to catch your first slot snook in the intracoastal, or perhaps have fun playing with triple tail at the bell buoys, their set up is specifically designed to fit your fishing needs.

Armed with a 22 foot Tidewater powered by a 225 horsepower Suzuki his vessel choice was hand picked for both his fishing needs and yours! This boat allows him to expertly navigate all of the shallower and skinnier backwaters Ponce Inlet and the surrounding area has to offer. It is also sturdy and well equipped enough to confidently fish up to 3 miles offshore for all of your nearshore fishing experiences.

A life long fisherman and Port Orange native, Captain Marshall has spent his years fishing in the Halifax and the backwaters around it. Constantly adjusting his techniques to improve traditional tactics by modernizing them when needed, he relies heavily on the wealth of local knowledge he has accumulated over the years to guide him on all his journeys. Being a family man Captain Marshall’s favorite adventures are with families— he loves knowing that landing one killer fish will not only put a smile on everyone’s face but ignite the same love for fishing in the next generation of fisherfolk.

New Legacy Fishing Charters specializes in a variety of inshore fishing styles but Captain Marshall’s true passion is artificial bait fishing for snook and redfish in the Halifax. Once you head off to nearshore fish with him, his favorite is definitely targeting the prehistoric tripletail. A fish that is sure to put the biggest smile on your child’s face once they realize they’ve had the opportunity to catch a real life dinosaur!

Available Trips Aboard New Legacy Fishing Charters Include: 4/5/6/8 Inshore Trips, 4/5/6/8 Nearshore Trips, 4/5/6 Night Trips

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