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Technique
Light Tackle, Heavy Tackle, Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Jigging, Deep Dropping
Water Type
Offshore
Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Climb aboard with Captain Ryan Thurman and Private Charters NPI and experience 8-hours of action-packed fishing! Expect to target Mahi Mahi, Blue and White Marlin, Sailfish, Gag Grouper, King Mackerel, and more. These trips can host up to six people, so make sure you bring some good company!
For these trips, Captain Ryan uses “Miss Celina” - a 46’ Bertram Classic. Her amenities include a refit salon with varnished floors, a surround sound speaker system, a flat-screen satellite TV, and a complete galley that includes a full-size refrigerator and deck freezers. It also boasts a fully outfitted lavatory, including a shower and a half bath.
Captain Ryan requires that you bring a valid Texas Fishing License with a saltwater stamp as well as some food and drinks for the trip. Other than that, Capt. Ryan will cover the rest! He and his crew will provide the necessary rods, reels, and tackle. He will also provide live bait. You can bring an ice chest for your day’s catch if you’d like, although Capt. Ryan will have one on board.
Get ready for an eventful day on the water with Captain Ryan and Private Charters NPI!
Boat type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Bertram
Boat length: 46ft
Engine Manufacturer: Detroit
Engine HP: 600HP
Number of engines: 2
Extras: Toilet, Air Conditioning, Fighting Chair, GPS, Fishfinder, Bed, Flybridge, Live Bait Well, Kitchen, Refrigerator, Multimedia System, Outriggers, Ice Box
Captain Ryan is a local business owner and fisherman with decades of experience under his belt. He started fishing at 4 years old, and was a charter boat deckhand by age 16. After getting his degree in marine biology at Texas A&M, he established Thurman's Marine Incorporated, a respected marine repair facility in Corpus Christi.
You'll be hard pressed to find someone more qualified at the helm. Captain Ryan continues to perfect his craft on every trip, not resting on his laurels as a well-respected and acknowledged charter captain and owner. Over the years, he's picked up a lot of local knowledge, both about fishing and seamanship. He's more than happy to share his tips and tricks to those who want to learn more. His main focus on the water is safety, and making sure everyone returns home with a big smile and an even bigger fish.
October 15, 2019
We booked a charter with Ryan last minute for a 8hr trip,the next day we meet up with captain Ryan on his boat and went over the details of our trip.We sat down with Ryan and went over the type of trip we were looking for.I fish a lot and catch 30-50 pnd cats constantly so I expressed to him that I was looking for BIG Fish 100 plus pnds after talking Ryan explained that he could get us into Big game but we would need more time 12 hr trip being that this was a last minute book I didn’t budget enough to do a 12hr charter but I have full intentions to come back out and book this with him next time were out.I want to Thank him for being honest and not just taking my money and then being disappointed.Ryans boat was awesome the inside was very comfortable ,clean,TV, cameras, AC ,bathroom and more.This Captain seemed very family Orientated and I’m excited for the next time were out.
Tackle
All rods, reels, and tackle are included.
Beer
Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.
Boat Restroom
Available
Live Bait
Yes, Included
Lodging
Yes
Weather
You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.
Fish Cleaning
No cleaning service provided.
Lunch
No meal provided.
Provided
Rods, reels, tackle
At an Additional Rate
No added costs.
Recommended Packing
Hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses. Ice chests are not allowed onboard. Guests can bring their own ice chests but they will be unloaded and placed into ice chests and coolers on board. Feel free to also bring some drinks and snacks for the trip.
Required Items
Texas saltwater fishing license
Payment & Tipping
After paying the deposit, a QR Code will be emailed to you. On the day of the trip, your guide will scan your QR code to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is for a 10-20% customary tip.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.
Where to Buy a Fishing License
Find a license for your state here.Start Location
J C Barr Boulevard, Port Aransas, TX 78373, United States
Start Time(s)
06:00 AM
Duration(s)
8 hours,