SeaSquared Charters
January 4, 2013

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Greetings!

2012 was a banner year for SeaSquared, and we have only you to thank for it!

We hit a lot of milestones in 2012, including doing our most trips of any year at over 300.  We increased both our return and referral business along with the number of terrific reviews for us on TripAdvisor.

It was a year of heightened media coverage as well.  In September, we filmed with the legendary George Poveromo for his World of Saltwater Fishing, which airs on NBC Sports.  You can see our show beginning on February 20.

In November, we expanded our working relationship with Clear Channel Communications, a global media and entertainment company.  Our weekly radio show, Fish Bites Happy Hour broadcasts live from Porky's Bayside Restaurant every Wednesday from 6 to 7 pm.  It can be heard locally on Thunder Country 100.3 FM and on the Internet on iHeartRadio. 

In December, we made a long-overdue move, and the SeaSquared is now docked at Captain Pip's Marina and Hideaway, not coincidentally also the home of Porky's!  In one brief month, we have been overwhelmed by the support we've received and professionalism of the owners, Barbara and Johnny, as well as the entire staff.

Finally, just last week we upgraded our motors to brand new Yamaha 250 HP four-strokes.  Our old motors, purchased in 2007, had nearly 3,000 hours and were quite literally on their last legs.  As a member of the Yamaha National Fishing Team, we enjoyed preferential service, and the good folks at Marathon Boat Yard and Marine Center did an awesome job of swapping the motors in just one day.

So, we look forward to a fabulous 2013 with more new things to come.  And, we hope you'll join us on the adventure!

Sincerely,

Chris and Christy

Capt. Chris and Christy Johnson
SeaSquared Charters
Marathon Florida Keys
305-743-5305

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George Poveromo's World of Saltwater Fishing

Back in September, we had the privilege to spend a few days filming with world-renowned angler, George Poveromo, for his series, World of Saltwater Fishing, which airs on the NBC Sports network.

George is a true gentleman, sincere and genuine, fun and funny, and it was a real blast fishing with him and showing him our amazing shallow-water shark fishing that is unique to SeaSquared Charters.

 

Our episode of World of Saltwater Fishing will air on NBC Sports on Wednesday, February 20 at 3 pm EST, with a featured airing on Saturday, February 23 at 10 am EST and an encore performance on Saturday, May 18 at 10 am EST.

 

We certainly hope you'll tune in and let us know how you enjoyed it! 

Fish Bites Happy Hour

On the Fish Bites Happy Hour, we talk fishing and have a lot of fun every Wednesday evening from 6 to 7 pm EST, broadcasting LIVE from Porky's on Thunder Country 100.3, a Clear Channel radio station.

Capt. Chris co-hosts with on-air personality, Doug Hitchcock, and Clear Channel rep, Brad Peterson.  Porky's provides the setting with an extended Happy Hour, All-You-Can Eat BBQ Pork Spare Ribs plus outstanding trop rock with Tim Dee and Jim Hill.  Those in attendance have the chance to win some awesome giveaways at the end of the show.

Our sponsors for Fish Bites Happy Hour are:
We invite you to join us at Porky's every Wednesday evening.  If you're not lucky enough to be in Marathon, you can listen in locally on Thunder Country 100.3 or on the Internet on iHeart Radio.

We continue to provide a daily fishing report in the two o'clock hour of the Hoebee in the Afternoon show on SUN FM 99.5 and 103.1, classic rock in the Florida Keys.  You can also listen to Hoebee on iHeart Radio.
Captain Pip's Marina and Hideaway
 

On December first, we moved the SeaSquared to Captain Pip's Marina and Hideaway.    

   

A laid back little gem where fish stories come true and known for its spotless accommodations and friendly island atmosphere, Captain Pip's Marina and Hideaway sits directly on Florida Bay just a half mile from the Seven Mile Bridge.   

 

They offer quality Florida boat rentals and beautiful Florida Keys accommodations in their tropical vacation suites.   

 

And, Captain Pip's offers preferred rates for customers of SeaSquared Charters!   

 

The bayside harbor includes Porky's Bayside Restaurant, where you'll enjoy all-American Bar-B-Q and fresh catch seafood with live music in a casual, tropical, on-the-water setting.  A great spot for lunch or dinner, with live music every night, and the perfect place to have your SeaSquared catch cooked just right! 


New Motors!
 
Just this week, we upgraded our old Yamaha 225's to brand new Yamaha 250HP 4-stroke engines.

At 3,000 hours, the old girls were on their last legs.  Maintenance and repair had become not only very expensive but quite disruptive to our charter schedule.

As a member of the Yamaha National Fishing Team, we received preferential service from Marathon Boat Yard and Marine Center.  Their top-notch team swapped the motors in just one day, getting us back in business and our customers back to fishing very quickly. 

We have already benefited from a smoother, faster ride and better fuel economy.  Not to mention greater reliability and a lot less stress for Capt. Chris!

What a great way to start 2013!
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We are proud to say we're currently ranked #2 of 35 activities in Marathon.  But, our goal is to be #1!  We can only get top ranking with the help of your five-star reviews. 

 

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Thanks in advance!  

 

Capt. Chris and Christy

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Capt. Chris and Christy Johnson

Captain Pip's Marina and Hideaway
Marathon <> Florida Keys

305-743-5305


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