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"Simply the Best"
Captain Scott Hilliard
Captain Scott has years of successful fishing as the Captain of the Prowler. His specialty is in blackfishing and bottom fishing, and is the only Captain which sails year round from the Atlantic Highlands. Don't miss out on his striped bass or bluefish trips, or join his father Captain Al, or his brother Captain Glenn, when they set sail for fluke during the season.
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"Hilliard Family Heritage"
2 Generations of Captains
left to right...Captain Scott Hilliard, Captain Al Hilliard and Captain Glenn Hilliard.
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Gift Certificates, Senior Citizen and Group Discounts
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During your fast ride to the fishing grounds, relax in any one of our 12 large and comfortable booths.
The Prowler 5 has a heated cabin and heated handrails for your convenience. the Prowler 5 has a full galley
with Hot Food, Cheeseburgers, Chicken Sandwiches, Pizza, Cold Sodas, Hot Coffee and Water. Our rental rods
are the best and are greatly maintained.
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Being the Largest means more fishing room
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Find your favorite spot on the boat and settle in for a great day of local fishing. Our mates are helpful professionals who make your comfort & success their top priority. No over crowding on the Prowler. Plenty of room for your all your gear.
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Take a Trip on the Prowler 5
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Schedule
The months are an approximation based on a typical year.
NO Reservations Required, We sail OPEN every day
Reservations only required on CANYON TUNA TRIPS
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Chart Key
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Scheduled Trip
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Reservations Only |
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Fireworks Cruise
July 4th |
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Trip Details
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Trip |
Dates |
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Leaves |
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Arrives |
| Blackfish, Ling, Seabass & Cod |
Oct - May |
Every Day |
7:30 a.m. |
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3:00 p.m. |
| Fluke |
May(Season) - Sept |
Everyday |
7:30 a.m. |
until |
2:00 p.m. |
| Chum Blues |
July, Aug & Sept |
Every Night |
3:30 p.m. |
until |
9:30 p.m. |
| Spring Stripers |
Apr-May-June |
Every Day |
3:30 p.m. |
until |
9:30 p.m. |
| Fall Stripers |
Oct - Nov |
Every Day |
4:30 p.m. |
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10:00 p.m. |
| Tuna |
Sept - Oct |
Special Trips |
3:00 p.m. |
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3:00 p.m. Next Day |
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Take a Tuna Trip on the Prowler 5
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Tuna Schedule
call
for details
(deposit required) rental for quality stand-up
rod & reel
Galley Tickets also available
Stop by the boat or call to make arrangements.
Prowler 5
PO Box 224
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
07716
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Prowler 5 2004 Tuna Schedule
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Sept. 20th
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Sept. 22nd
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Sept. 27th
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Sept. 29th
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Oct. 4th
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Oct. 6th
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Oct. 11th
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Oct. 13th
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Oct. 18
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Oct. 20th
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Oct. 25th
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Oct. 27th
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Fare is $250 - rod rentals are $25.
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What to Bring
- It's a good idea to sharpen your hooks with a file
- Make sure the line on your reels is in good condition and not frayed or twisted
- Pack a lunch & snacks if you like, but we have a FULL GALLEY with hot & cold food with beverages
- Bring some line snippers and some needlenose pliers.
- A walkman with personal headphones for listening to music
- Bring a plastic garbage bag to keep your stuff clean & dry
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All Trips |
- Sunscreen, Sunglasses
- Rain gear -
a MUST, be prepared and don't get caught standing in the rain
Hat, Clean T-Shirt, Jacket & Gloves - we have Prowler 5 Ball Caps & T-Shirts for sale onboard
Rag for your hands
Camera, Film & Batteries - share the memories with your family & friends
Deck of Cards, Magazine or Book - pass the time while we are underway
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Inshore Trips |
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1 Rod & Reel (also available onboard for rental) -
we recommend stand up outfits in the 30 lb class
with 3/0 reels & 30 lb test.
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Terminal Tackle(moderately priced onboard) -
Chum & regular hooks 4/0 to 6/0, 30 lb swivels
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Offshore & Tuna Trips |
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1 Rod & Reel (also available onboard for rental) -
we recommend stand up outfits in the 50 lb to 80 lb class
with 6/0 reels & 80 lb test.
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Terminal Tackle(moderately priced onboard) -
Hooks 7/0 to 9/0, 80 lb swivels, leader material from
60 to 100 lb test, flourocarbon recommended
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Sleeping bags, Blanket and a Pillow - recommended should you want to take a nap on the
ride in or out to the canyon.
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What NOT to Bring
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- NO Illegal Drugs - we have a ZERO tolerance and enforce maritime law for the possesion or use of illicit drugs
- NO Hard Liquor - A few cans of Beer OK, must be 21 or over
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About our Fishing Trips
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Captain Scott with Swordfish
Giant Tuna & Swordfish
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Hudson Canyon Tuna "
The Prowler 5 runs 12 off-shore trips a year. The Prowler 5 is one of the fastest boats in NJ to the Hudson Canyon.
Scott & Glenn are the two captains on the off-shore trips. Joel Lisotto & Mark Burulia are the Prowler 5's experienced off-shore
deckhands. Joel has been working on the Prowler 5 for 12 years. Mark has been with the Prowler 5 for 5 years. They are both professionals
& will help you catch Yellow Fin, Long Fin, Big Eye, Blue fin, Mahi-Mahi, Swordfish & Pollock. Sal is our Chef and will serve you a hot breakfast.
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Striped Bass on the Prowler 5 "
Capt. Al, Scott & Glenn Share over 60 years of experience fishing for Striped Bass. The Hilliard's have been fishing
the Magic hours 3:30pm to 9:30pm for Striped Bass in the months of April, May & June for the last 15 years. Capt. Al
once owned the state record for the largest Striped Bass caught in NJ. Capt. Glenn runs the Prowler 5 for Striped Bass from
4:30pm to 10:00pm in October & November and will fish as hard as any Capt. out there. The customers love to fish for Striped Bass
with Capt. Glenn because he has all the spots.
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Blackfish, Ling, Porgies, Seabass & Cod with Captain Scott "
Starting in October, Scott personally runs all bottom trips and is the best at getting on wrecks and catching you Ling, Blackfish, Cod, Porgies & Seabass.
Scott takes alot of pride putting out double anchors on all trips with precision. Wintertime is Scott's favorite time of the year to run the Prowler 5.
He runs it for 8 months, October through May. Scott has wrecks and spots all over the mudhole and will always catch you fish.
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Fluke Fishing with Capt. Al "
Capt. Al has been catching Big Fluke for over 41 years. He knows where the Fluke hide. Fluke customers love to go Fluke fishing with
Capt. Al
"The Fishermans Pal"
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