I'm from Louisiana and Fish for Trout and Redfish, Still learning how to fish for them here in the back bay finding out tightlining soft baits is the way to go specially when the water is clear on clear mono.There are some smart trout and redfish here.Also love to fish offshore but don't get around to doing it much spending most of my time in Grayton beach.
 

Next time give the Miss Hazel a try it take's out 8 people and only cost me at the time 160.00 We caught a limit of snapper which was 16 but very nice size and a lot of other species of fish, They had a real experience deckhand that took care of You. 
5yrs ago I went on a tuna trip from hell cost Me 400.00 You live and learn.