More than 40 children from the area enjoyed a unique fishing trip with Santa Claus on December 18, 2024, thanks to the efforts of several Dauphin Island charter captains. The event, organized by Captain Kurt Tillman of Captain Kurt’s Charters, aimed to create lasting holiday memories for the lucky anglers selected through a random drawing from over 1,600 entries.
) - More than 40 area children got to go on a special fishing trip with Santa Claus e Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Several Dauphin Island charter captains teamed up to make it possible. It was a chance to make some great holiday memories offshore on what was a perfect day to be on the water.
Captain Kurt's Charters teamed up with fellow charter captains, local businesses and Santa Clause to take 40 kids on Christmas fishing trip“We just had an opportunity with it being this time of year. Snapper season usually isn’t in and the quota wasn’t met so they gave us some time at the end of the year and so, we’re just going to do something good for the community,” Tillman said.
“It’s more for memories and camaraderie. It’s a time for giving,” said Nick Kiss with Granite Connection. “Time to make everybody feel in the joyous spirit of Christmas and everything else so I’m hoping the weather cooperates and we have a really successful trip, and this will be something we do every year.”“I love fishing so like, I wanted to sign up and then I got to win,” said Trayse Williams with a big smile.With that, the boats loaded up and everyone was filled with optimism.
The fleet of nine boats rounded the east end of Dauphin Island and streaked south to the fishing grounds. Over the next few hours, the weather cooperated and yes, the fish were biting. Santa Clause even gave a hand getting some of the fish on the boat. By 3:00 p.m. the day was done, and the docks were filled with smiling faces…and fish.
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