Coastal Ocean / Reef & Wreck Trip

Our shorter ocean going trips focus on the “nearshore” wrecks and reefs, typically less than 25 miles off the beach or so. For those looking for a trip focused on “something other than just sharks” this is an excellent choice (as well as our longer full day trips).

Running in the ocean is where the Freeman 29 sets herself apart from the competition. The famous Freeman hull gives a “magic carpet ride” feeling as she glides over waves and proves her worth in soft landings. Caution: riding on a Freeman may seriously spoil you against any other boat!

All that said, sometimes the ocean can be too darn rough, and when it’s not fun and fishable we’ll give you the choice of remaining in the backcountry inshore waters and adjust the trip accordingly. We’re pretty spoiled by good rides so we want to make sure it’s like that for you, so this trip is “ocean weather dependent”. We’re looking for less windy days with calmer seas, and when the schedule allows we’ll often offer you a date change if possible/available.

Our ocean-fishing tactics and techniques can vary greatly through the seasons, so feel free to chat with us ahead of time to understand what’s biting and how we might target them. Some trips focus on light/medium tackle trolling (king mackerel, spanish mackerel, barracuda) while others are more live-bait bottom fishing (black sea bass, cobia and several bottom species). These are just some examples and we often combine tactics in the same trip.

This trip is offered here with 5hr or 6hr options*, with the longer choice giving us a chance to travel further and/or an increase in fishing time. If bringing home a meal is important to you, we urge you to opt for the longer trip, and even consider our full day trips (a separate listing). Ask us ahead for details on what’s biting and what we might hope to see. It’s important to us that we understand your goals and can work to meet or exceed them!

*Yes, we also offer 8hr “Full Day” trips, which are listed separately and/or available on request.