Need some help with offshore fishing!

[Bull Duck]

I am trying to get a bachelor party set up to go on a fishing trip. I dont know much about offshore fishing. i have only been once and that was a while back. We are looking to go off the MS or AL coast probably, so if anyone has any suggestions or any good info about captains please let me know! Also there is going to be 8-10 guys, i know most boats only take 6. I have done a little research just from google, but i wanted to check with the brain trust here also.

[Blake Williamson]

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I think we going to use Sea Spray in Orange beach.

[H20fowlkiller]

This question has been asked multiple times and this series of questions is always asked so Ill be the first. What is your budget? Bottom Fishing (shallow snapper cobia maybe grouper) or Bluewater (tuna, wahoo, dolphin)? Ill also add this for larger parties to give everyone ample opportunities overnight trips maybe your best bet mainly for bluewater fishing, but this will also drive the price up. Things to think about.

[Bull Duck]

I don't think we will have a preference for the type of fish, as long as we catch some and have fun. We are looking at going probably the beginning of May, so i don't know what type of fishing is good for that time of year.

[JDgator]

You could always go out of a head boat and save serious money. The fish isn't as good as a private charter but you typically catch greater quantities of fish. Also, a head boat will accommodate a large group. Getting 8-10 dudes on a charter boat can be tight, most are set up for six.

[deltadukman]

[the tree]

Sea Spray overnight trip! This boat is big enough to rule out most weather conditions. Expensive but worth it. Snapper, tuna, marlin, they catch em all. Best part, when you step off the boat you 10 minutes from Flora Bama! Show up late one afternoon and spend the night on the boat.

[southernfire97]

We have done this trip several times, even though we all live on the coast and fish out there regularly. Its just a hell of a good time and nice to not have to do all the work.

http://www.duesouthcharters.com/

[redneckduck]

Venice la

[cuttemalljack]

Captain Mikey's charters out of dauphin island. Both mike and skipper have plenty of room for 8 people and will put you on the fish!

[meddawg]

I would recommend the LA coast. Went to Port Fourchon, LA about five years ago on a bachelor party. We left port at 11pm Friday night, got to the lump at sunrise, caught about 700lbs of tuna and made it back to go out in NOLA Saturday night. Hell of a fun trip. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

[woody]

Joka's Wild out of Biloxi, MS. Go snag some specs and reds....Not too expensive considering its an all weekend deal and everything is included except alcohol I think...check out their website.