No Passports required for US Citizens!
The Virgin Islands are perched at the edge of the six mile deep Puerto Rico Trench, an area known for having some of the hardiest game fish in the world. Two well known fishing areas off of St. Thomas USVI are the North Drop, about 20 miles north of St. Thomas; and the South Drop, 8 miles south of St. Thomas. Migrating schools of small fish gather in these areas, and this attracts larger pelagics such as Billfish, Tuna, Wahoo and Dolphin fish (Mahi-Mahi). "Working the drop" consists of trolling back and forth across the 50-100 fathom depth contour.
The trench is 800 kilometres (497 mi) long and has a maximum depth of 8,648 metres (28,373 ft)
Oh, my!!
Here's a list of just some of the bounty of the Sea waiting for you!
Atlantic Blue Marlin
STT North
& South Drop, Fathom drop off
All year,
best May-October
Lures,
Ballyhoo, Belly strips, Mackerel
White Marlin
STT North
& South Drop
All year,
best April-May
Lures,
Ballyhoo, Bellystrips
Sailfish
STT North
& South Drop,
October-March
Lures,
Ballyhoo, Bellystrips
Yellowfin Tuna
STT North
& South Drop,
August -
February
Lures,
Ballyhoo Feathers
Blackfin Tuna
Shelf areas
on all islands
All Year
Lures,
Feathers
Skipjack Tuna
Shelf areas
on all islands
All Year
Lures,
Ballyhoo
Dolphin Fish (mahi-mahi)
STT North
& South Drop, shelf areas on all islands, FADs
October-January
(peak season) May, July
Lures,
Ballyhoo, Flying Fish
Wahoo
Shelf areas on all islands.
Here is your boat. Island Breeze, a very stable motor catamaran. When actively fishing in the open sea, it's always nice to have a firm footing regardless of sea conditions.
Captain Only- $10,000 for 2-6 persons.
Includes:
Water
Fishing Gear
Light Continental Breakfast
Two Dinners.*
*All other meals are taken ashore at Charterers expense on both St. Thomas and St. John, USVI. You are welcome to supplement the provisions on board with your personal bar preferences and other items to your taste.
**Ask about chartering in St Marten. The boat will travel there, schedule permitting, with a delivery fee to be applied.
Please note: Crew gratuity is customary and normally ranges from 10-20% of the charter fee, client's discretion.
Can you just imagine the fresh fish steaks on that grill?
Meet your Skipper! Welcome to the Virgin Islands!
Capt. Clarke Mixson
Capt. Clarke has enjoyed the past few years catching fish in the Gulf of Mexico with the owner of Island Breeze using the boat’s amazing deep-drop power reel. He is looking forward to using this technology in the Caribbean to entertain guests and feed them with the bounty the power reel retrieves from the deep ocean. Clarke loves preparing fresh sushi and grilling fish on Island Breeze’s outdoor BBQ. When he’s not catching fish, you’ll find Clarke leading scuba diving trips and exploring wrecks and reefs with guests or entertaining them with his many tales from his life on the water. Clarke holds a Padi Dive Master certification and a 100 Ton Master’s Captain’s license. Clarke lists his three boating priorities as Safety, Comfort and Having FUN!
So put yourself in this picture and get ready to yell "FISH ON"!!!
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