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Chasing Pelagics at Pulley Ridge: A Three-to-Five‑Day Sportfishing Run Out of Stock Island
A customizable 3–5 day offshore fishing expedition aboard the luxury Merritt vessel Just Cuz that departs from Stock Island and targets shrimp‑boat hotspots, radio towers and open‑water gamefish.
Chasing Pelagics at Pulley Ridge: A Three-to-Five‑Day Sportfishing Run Out of Stock Island.
Board the Just Cuz, a legendary Merritt built for both performance and comfort, and head west from Stock Island into the clear, turquoise Gulf waters en route to Pulley Ridge. Over three to five days you’ll tailor the voyage to your goals—switching between trolling, bottom fishing and chasing feeding frenzies behind working shrimp boats—while the crew guides you toward snapper, grouper and a roster of pelagics.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Behind the Shrimp Boats
One of the trip’s signature moves is to fish in the swirls of bait that gather behind shrimp boats—prime real‑time feeding zones where snapper, grouper and other species move in to feed and the bite can be sudden and furious.
Towers as Artificial Reefs
The iconic radio towers along the route act as artificial reefs; we’ll use techniques from bottom fishing to trolling there to target larger sportfish such as mahi‑mahi, Cobia and the occasional wahoo.
Sea Stories and Fresh Catch
As the trip winds back toward Stock Island there’s time to trade stories and tally the haul—memories of wind, salt and a cooler full of fish that you’ll be able to cook up on return.
What the day feels like
What It Feels Like
The expedition moves at the pace of the sea: mornings heading offshore from Stock Island, hours spent working productive marks and shrimp‑boat slicks, and evenings adjusting the plan to what the ocean yields. It’s a customizable, angler‑forward trip—one in which the crew adapts tactics to your goals while you fish from a performance‑oriented, luxurious Merritt vessel.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Trips run three to five days offshore; plan for an extended multiday schedule when booking.
Pack sunblock, food and snacks, a water bottle, a hat and sunglasses as essentials for days on deck.
Embarkation is at the Worldwide Sportsman / Bass Pro Marina on Stock Island; confirm check‑in details with the operator before departure.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a Pulley Ridge Trip?
Trips are offered as three‑ to five‑day sportfishing ventures.
Where do I meet the boat?
The trip departs from the marina at Worldwide Sportsman / Bass Pro on Stock Island, Florida.
What species might I catch?
Expect to target species such as snapper and grouper behind shrimp boats, and pelagics including mahi‑mahi, Cobia and the occasional wahoo near tower structures.
Is the trip suitable for beginners?
Yes—trips are customizable and the crew provides guidance, making the experience accessible to anglers of varying skill levels.
What should I bring aboard?
Bring sunblock, food and snacks, a water bottle, a hat and sunglasses.
Who operates the trip?
The Pulley Ridge Trip is run aboard the Just Cuz by the operator Just Cuz Fishing.