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American Patriot Fishing - Dry Tortuga’s

1,783 views·13 replies·by MakoMatt
MakoMatt
MakoMattMOD2023#1
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.



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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CaptainOriginal Crew2,076 postsSince 2018
MakoMatt
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CaptainOriginal Crew2,076 postsSince 2018
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CaptainOriginal Crew2,076 postsSince 2018
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CaptainOriginal Crew2,076 postsSince 2018
OVERBORED
OVERBOREDFREE2023#5
Caught my first whiting on the old AJ........ judging by the pics, they did some job getting her fishing ready!

Thanks for sharing.
Captain4,156 postsSince 2021
Snapprhead27
That's some boat!!
Captain4,988 postsSince 2020
Occh639
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Hi Matt, I am going on this trip for the first time on March 17
I would like to pick your brain on some gear
I will send you a PM
thanks
MateOriginal Crew241 postsSince 2019
OVERBORED
OVERBOREDFREE2025#8
Any luck?
Captain4,156 postsSince 2021
MakoMatt
MakoMattMODJul 11#9
Fishing on the American Hunter, sister ship of the American Patriot. She’s a bit smaller at 75’ but a fine vessel indeed.

This is a limited trip, 12 anglers, departing October 3rd, for 3 days in the Dry Tortugas. She departs out of Marco Island, FL. Fare is $895 and includes just about everything, including 3 squares plus snacks every day. We have 1 spot left on this trip of a lifetime if anyone is interested.

CaptainOriginal Crew2,076 postsSince 2018
OVERBORED
OVERBOREDFREEJul 12#10
That's a great deal for that kind of trip!

Best of luck.
Captain4,156 postsSince 2021
MakoMatt
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Got blown out so now have rebooked for February 20-23.

Have a couple of openings on the boat. It’s the 75’ American Hunter limited trip to 12 anglers.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,076 postsSince 2018
george
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Got blown out so now have rebooked for February 20-23.

Have a couple of openings on the boat. It’s the 75’ American Hunter limited trip to 12 anglers.
I'll be down there then. How many open spots?
CommodoreOriginal Crew5,158 postsSince 2018
MakoMatt
MakoMattMODOct 4#13
I'll be down there then. How many open spots?
3 open spots as of now. Let me know if you’re interested. You won’t find this sailing on their website. They added this date in for us.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,076 postsSince 2018
MakoMatt
MakoMattMODNov 17#14
Trip sold out.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,076 postsSince 2018

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