Beginners luck? Ted Bernard’s (right) first salt water fishing trip was a definite success. Captain Jeff Knapp (left) shows off Ted’s 40-pound Wahoo – caught aboard "Papa Pip’s" with Captain Johnny Maddox at the helm.

Vinny Crapanzano caught this nice permit while fishing at the Seven Mile Bridge. Vinny and Sandy enjoyed sunny, warm weather during their visit to Captain Pip’s, only to go home to a yard full of snow – thanks to winter storm 2000. BURRR!

Friend and frequent guest Ben Kwan landed his first sailfish with a little help and a lot of encouragement from, professional fishing mate, Dallas Tisdale.

The one that didn't get away ... unfortunately.
Frequent Captain Pip's visitor Merl Sorenson and his friend, Karen, from Colorado had to bring this nice sailfish back to the dock because it was fatally hooked.

Professional fishing mate, Dallas Tisdale (left), helps the crew from PIttsbugh -- Bob Crystal, and Lynn and Mike Zivkovich show off their mackeral catch.

Katherine and Eric Gribbon, from Chicago, IL, brought back a nice catch of fish when they went fishing with, professional fishing mate, Dallas Tisdale. Katherine said they ate several delicious grouper dinners thanks to the big one she caught.

John McKenna and brothers, Todd and James Hamilton, show off a nice-sized wahoo and kingfish caught aboard our 21-foot Mako "911."

Brian, Ben, Jemma and Sian Jones, from Suffolk, England, rented our 20-foot Cobia for a week. They were real troopers – going out everyday – even though the weather was sometimes cold and windy.

Pam and Jim Doherty with friends Tom and Paula Lamb – all from Galva, Illinois -- enjoyed a week of fishing and fresh air at Captain Pip’s. Who’s the greatest fisherman in Illinois?

Captain Pip’s cats, Haiti (left) and Cuba set a good examples for guests – relax and enjoy.

Lee Cailey from Cincinnati, Ohio looks on as professional fishing mate, Dallas Tisdale, lets Haiti kitty check out leftovers from the days Spanish mackerel catch.

Beaker, a miniature Macaw, is a part of the Captain Pip’s animal crew. He’s fun to watch and talk to – yes, he will talk back – but don’t put your finger in his cage. Ouch!

Charter boat, "Papa Pip’s" heads out for a great day of fishing – it’s just another day in paradise.