Texas Bluewater Mafia Offshore Fishing LLC

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  "name": "Texas Bluewater Mafia Offshore Fishing LLC",
  "guideName": "Jeromey Turner",
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  "bio": "Captain Jeromey Turner has been guiding offshore anglers in the Gulf of Mexico for 30 years, building expertise across the full spectrum of deep-sea species. Operating out of Matagorda and Freeport, he rotates seasonally—wahoo and tuna in winter months pushing far offshore, red snapper and grouper in spring and summer closer to shore, and amberjack and migrating pelagics in fall. His signature 36-hour overnight trips venture up to 120 miles offshore targeting swordfish and yellowfin tuna, designed for serious anglers seeking the ultimate deep-sea challenge. Turner welcomes all skill levels and maintains a year-round operation that adapts to Gulf conditions and seasonal species availability.",
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  "fishingSeasonsNarrative": "My operation runs year-round, with a unique seasonal focus that shifts with the species available in the Gulf of Mexico. From January through March, we focus on the wahoo and tuna bite, pushing further offshore from Freeport. As spring arrives and the weather stabilizes, we transition to targeting the abundant Red Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, and Sharks closer to shore, operating out of Matagorda. The summer months continue this trend, offering excellent opportunities for a wide variety of bottom fish and pelagics. As fall approaches, the fishing remains strong, with opportunities for Amberjack, Wahoo, and Tuna as they begin their migrations, and we continue to target Red Snapper and other popular species. My 36-hour overnight trips are designed for the serious angler, venturing up to 120 miles offshore for the ultimate deep-sea challenge, targeting Swordfish and Yellowfin Tuna, which are available during specific times of the year.",
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  "whatToExpect": "Day trips and 36-hour overnight expeditions depart from Matagorda and Freeport, with routes varying by season and target species. Winter trips push 120 miles offshore for tuna and wahoo; spring through fall focus on bottom-fishing for snapper, grouper, and cobia closer to shore, with pelagic opportunities throughout. Overnight trips include the full deep-sea experience—expect long runs, multiple species encounters, and the intensity of serious offshore fishing.",
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