Captain Keith Logan

Holden Beach Fishing Report from Stand ‘N Down Charters 5/23/09

Surprise, Surprise

The old adage of calm seas never made a skillful sailor certainly applied to Captain Logan of Standing Down Charters,
Holden Beach NC on Saturday’s trip out to the
Gulf Stream. With an east wind blowing up 6 ft head seas stacked atop of each other, the Stand ‘N Down II was able to make about 26 kts toward the 100/400 for some Mahi action. Within 8 miles of the destination Capt Logan called for the Black Bart Lures to be put out, hoping that would start the day off right with a Wahoo. Within 10 minutes, the far back line went off with that ole familiar sound as crew members were certain they would have their first Hoo of the morning. Much to the crew’s surprise the fish on the business end of the Black Bart was a King Mackerel in the mid 20 pound range. After arriving at the 100/400 the bite was on! It was a steady bite for nearly 2 hours with gaffer size Mahi showing up in groves.   Capt Bob’s Pirate Plugs of South Chatham Tackle earned first place for the Mahi bite. That wishful Wahoo bite finally arrived around noon after a Hoo in the 30 pound range attacked chartreuse Pirate Plug.  The Mahi bite continued on until mid afternoon. The great surprise catch of the day did not come until Capt. Logan suggested to the crew they try their hand with some Blue Water Candy Roscoe Jigs. What a great call by Captain Logan for this lead to the catch of the day, a 22 pound beautiful African Pompano boated by Ronnie Ensminger. Now that’s just about as good as it can get. Needless to say it was a great day on the water despite the less than favorable sea conditions and a good time was had by all aboard the Stand ‘N Down II.

  

Gulf Stream Fishing In May!

Awww the sound of multiple reels screaming as each rod doubles over when your bait spread is suddenly ambushed by a school of Yellowfin Tuna or how bout a monster Wahoo skyrocketing on an outrigger bait and burning 300yds of line off of a 50 wide better yet, the beautiful yellow, green, and blue colors of a Mahi-Mahi as it jumps to free itself from the end of your line.. That’s Holden Beach Gulf Stream Fishing at its finest aboard the Stand ‘N Down II.
Gulf Stream fishing out of Holden Beach, North Carolina reaches its peak mid March thru mid June. Lower gas prices have enabled Stand ‘N Down Charters to pass the savings on to our clients. During the month of May we are offering Gulf Stream trips for only $950.00 for up to six people. Come and join in on the high speed action of stand-up tackle as you battle the fierce fighting creatures that call the Gulf Stream their home.
The Gulf Stream is located some 55 miles offshore and thus requires a 12 hour trip. Approximately 2-3 hours travel time each way can be expected with 6-8 hours of fishing time.

Stand ‘N Down Charters
Gulf Stream Fishing Trip
$950.00 Special
Gulf stream trips runs are between 55 to 65 miles 6:00am to 6:00pm We will troll for species like Wahoo, Yellow Fin Tuna, Black Fin Tuna, Dolphin, and there is also the possibility of a Billfish like a Sailfish or a Blue Marlin.