MakoMatt
Angler
This past October I had the pleasure of fishing aboard the 135’ F/V American Patriot for a 3 day fishing extravaganza. Her home port is Marco Island, FL, and destination was the Dry Tortuga’s.
She a great, very clean, very well maintained, and recently upgraded vessel. She has a very storied history as well. She was formally the Amberjack V, operations out of the NY area. For those not familiar with the contributions she made during 9-11, the link below will tell the story.
Amberjack V - 9-11 boatlift
Getting back to the fishing trip, it was non-stop quality fishing. It’s pretty much all bottom fishing, with a mix of top water Blackfin Tuna opportunities at sunrise, as well as high speed trolling for Wahoo as the boat moves around searching for good bottom.
They have a chef on board for all your meals, and great meals at that, including filet migon, bacon and egg breakfast, pancakes, snacks, 24 hours self serve ice cream machine, soda machine, etc. All this included in the fare. The ship is impeccably clean, fully air-conditioned, your own “spacious“ bunk, with enough space for yourself to stretch out, and keep your gear as well, and 2 hot water showers.
Their website……
American Patroit
A few photos of my brother with some of the fish………
She a great, very clean, very well maintained, and recently upgraded vessel. She has a very storied history as well. She was formally the Amberjack V, operations out of the NY area. For those not familiar with the contributions she made during 9-11, the link below will tell the story.
Amberjack V - 9-11 boatlift
Getting back to the fishing trip, it was non-stop quality fishing. It’s pretty much all bottom fishing, with a mix of top water Blackfin Tuna opportunities at sunrise, as well as high speed trolling for Wahoo as the boat moves around searching for good bottom.
They have a chef on board for all your meals, and great meals at that, including filet migon, bacon and egg breakfast, pancakes, snacks, 24 hours self serve ice cream machine, soda machine, etc. All this included in the fare. The ship is impeccably clean, fully air-conditioned, your own “spacious“ bunk, with enough space for yourself to stretch out, and keep your gear as well, and 2 hot water showers.
Their website……
American Patroit
A few photos of my brother with some of the fish………
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