South Again - My story of growing up part the Gulf Coasts greatest Charter Fleet.
South Again Chapter 1 The interview At 17 knots headed due West you navigate Pensacola Bay for about 30 minutes until you hit green buoy #12. That’s when it happens… turn the boat due South and line up on the Sea buoy and you’re in the Gulf of Mexico. You’re on the back deck of a boat, prepping baits and tying leaders, assuring the days clients you’ll fill the box and have a great day. You’re headed that magical direction that everyone in our profession longs for. It’s another day, another charter and thankfully you’re headed South Again! When I was a 17-year-old Boy, wide eyed and out of control I applied for my dream job. The deckhand on the back deck of a local charter boat. The GAMBLER was her name and I had no idea at that time how this simple act would change my life and direction forever. You see Capt. Buzz and his Son Capt. Brian were well known in our area and they operated one of the top Charter boats in Pensacola. Capt. Brian was the young...