What a great fishing trip you guys provided for me and my father!

We could tell immediately that Capt. Dave knew his stuff when we stepped on his boat, navigating easily through the choppy waters going out to the coast. After catching the day’s fresh bait supply, it was non-stop action as he was busy rigging for the next catch while calmly instructing us about the art of angling these coastal fish. And Capt. Dave knew that with the turning tide something exciting would happen – and it did!

We hooked an incredible tarpon, 90# class by his estimate. He released the anchor and the chase was on. That tarpon was part torpedo as he circled and headed straight for another fisherman’s boat 1000+ feet away. In most cases this is where the battle would end, but not with this engagement. 1st mate Jake handed the rod to the other boat while Capt. Dave maneuvered his boat around their boat and anchor line to the other side. Jake grabbed the rod back and we resumed the pursuit. We repeatedly got the tarpon next to the boat for his photo opportunities which are sure to be spectacular.

This day will be the most rememberable time I spent with my father and I would like to thank Capt. Dave and his crew.

Upon returning home, I was reading the Savannah Morning Newspaper and there was fishing article in the Outdoor section of the July 3 edition. It made reference that tarpons were sighted but no fishing reports were available.

I believe a retraction is in order.

Sincerely,
Don Phelps, Jr. – Tonkawa, Ok.