Deep Sea fishing is a large draw for tourists. John's Pass offers a variety of fishing including party boats with 1/2, 3/4, 12 hour, and all day fishing trips. They also have a 48 hour fishing trip which goes 100 miles off shore to the famous Gulf Middle Grounds. These boats carry about 60 people on the average.
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At Least Do This: The trick is to stay at the back of the boat. Tourists always run to the front, but when the boat begins to anchor, it drifts a little. And since the anchor is in the front of the boat, the front of the boat may drift too far off the reef. Results, little or no luck fishing. But, the back may drift more center on the reef. Result, a lot of luck fishing. Another tip, if you have a surf rod with at least 20 lbs. test line, take it for the 1/2 trip. (And bring some extra tackle, you will be hung up on coral sometimes). It is cheaper to use your equipment than theres, and I've found it is more efficient. I've caught so many more than those around me because my pole is not that "crane" like pole they give you that won't let you feel the nibbles as well.
John's Pass also offers private charters for inshore and offshore fishing. Plan to spend about $30-$35/person for the 1/2 day trip...and obviously it gets more expensive the longer the trip.
Alternative: If fishing doesn't strike your fancy, John's Pass offers parasailing and wave running. After trying wave running for the first time, I had to do it again during the same trip. There is plenty of shopping and resurants to keep you busy .
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