Copied from FB page MARILYN JEAN FISHING. Tony is a great guy. Enjoy your retirement.
“Over the last few days I’ve shared this news with a few people, and word is starting to get out, so it’s time to make it official.
Thank you all for 20 incredible seasons.
When I started this business 20 years ago, I was told I was nuts. I was told it couldn’t be done. I was told the industry was dead. One clown even screamed, “You can’t reinvent the wheel,” when I chose to prioritize people and customer service over fish — the model that had dominated for decades before me.
Well… 20 years and six boats later, I guess they were wrong.
“ As of January 1, 2026, I will be transferring ownership of We Catch ’Em Inc. and the Marilyn Jean IV to my crew, and I will officially be retiring.
I will remain on as an advisor for a period of time to ensure the boat is maintained to the standards I’ve set over the past two decades, and that our clients continue to receive the level of service they’ve come to expect.
The crew will proudly continue the Marilyn Jean tradition — putting client needs, boat maintenance, and safety first, always.
Best of luck to Captain Tony (Pelican) and the entire Marilyn Jean crew as they carry this legacy forward.
From the bottom of my heart — thank you for 20 unforgettable seasons.
”
“Over the last few days I’ve shared this news with a few people, and word is starting to get out, so it’s time to make it official.
Thank you all for 20 incredible seasons.
When I started this business 20 years ago, I was told I was nuts. I was told it couldn’t be done. I was told the industry was dead. One clown even screamed, “You can’t reinvent the wheel,” when I chose to prioritize people and customer service over fish — the model that had dominated for decades before me.
Well… 20 years and six boats later, I guess they were wrong.
“ As of January 1, 2026, I will be transferring ownership of We Catch ’Em Inc. and the Marilyn Jean IV to my crew, and I will officially be retiring.
I will remain on as an advisor for a period of time to ensure the boat is maintained to the standards I’ve set over the past two decades, and that our clients continue to receive the level of service they’ve come to expect.
The crew will proudly continue the Marilyn Jean tradition — putting client needs, boat maintenance, and safety first, always.
Best of luck to Captain Tony (Pelican) and the entire Marilyn Jean crew as they carry this legacy forward.
From the bottom of my heart — thank you for 20 unforgettable seasons.
”
,,,,,,well makomatt I wish him the best,,,,retirement can be great,,,,,, the time just comes ,,,,,,you have to enjoy it before you drop dead. Thanks for the info,,,,,,,,,
