School is definately in; schoolies are everywhere! It's that time of year for us to really enjoy our regular clients like Ron & Rosey(shown in the photo). They help with bragging rights because they can get the big ones to the boat. Just hate to talk about the one that got away.

There are so many exciting things to talk about when offshore that I can only mention them one at a time, like today. An acre of bottle nose dolphin; that's right, "Flipper". Big ones, little ones, dolphin everywhere. Jumping and escorting the boat from the bow to the stern. Fascinating, like they were doing their aerobics just for us. Catching fish, always exciting. Dolphin show, exultant.

Ron & Rudy will be here in 2 weeks. Just had to show their last year photo in lieu of the schoolies we caught today. A lot of cleaning today but certainly no bragging rights.

Kids for fun!

What a day for the Captain Pips crew. 7 year old Ryan caught his 1st dolphin. He was a sight to behold. He started the day with a "lit'l tuney", hauled in a small baracuda, and then totally got balistic when his 1st dolphin put on an acrobatic show just for him. Ryan was more than a "sport" and had us busting at the seams when he told his Dad, "good job Dad" after Dad landed his 1st fish of the day. Congradulations Dad for all the good manners and self assurance you have instilled in your son.

This is truly the time of the year for family entertainment on the high (actually low) seas. Bring your family to CAPTAIN PIPS and lets go for a fishing trip of a lifetime.

"SLAMMERS"

It's that time of year again when bragging rights at the dock come in the form of "slammers" (Mahi Mahi; Dorado; Dolphin over 25 lbs.). We stole the show with this 46 1/2 pounder on Monday. Added to the big bull was a 34# cow, 7 teen-agers (fish 15-22 lbs) and 6 schoolies.

Wednesday was almost as good and in some ways, better. After visiting other marinas we saw lots and lots of schoolies and very few "gaffers". Our clients wanted BIG FISH and we accomodated them with a 25 & 20 pounder. The schoolies were released.

So, if you are planning a fishing trip to the Keys, check our website at Capt. Pips and ask for Capt. Gator on PaPa Pip.

Pictured are David, Capt. Gator, and Bryan. Thanks to David (mate) for his expertise in rigging and Client Bryan for getting the fish to the boat. I can only take credit for getting in the right area. Thanks Guys!