Dylan Hubbard Birthday Number 30

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Dylan Hubbard Birthday Number 30
First up a little history:
Wilson Hubbard was born in Memphis, and came to the Suncoast with his parents while traveling with a carnival in 1929. They settled at Pass-a-Grille, a tiny waterfront community boasting 162 residents, a policeman, and a bootlegger. Young Wilson prospered, catching and selling fish from Pass-a-Grille pier (which is now “The Merry Pier” on Eighth Avenue). When he was 17, he bought five rowboats and 40 cane poles from the concessionaire for $150. He bought his first head boat after the war, and in 1954 established the first gulf coast half-day fishing party boat.In 1956 he began a marathon 18 hour fishing trip for hard-core anglers, and in 1971, he established overnight weekend trips to the far offshore fishing grounds on the...A true visionary, Wilson Hubbard was instrumental in the building and development of John’s Pass Village and the Boardwalk...Does anyone remember Captain Wilson's live TV show?Today fourth generation owner/operator, Captain Dylan Hubbard, carries on the tradition with a 90 minute live TV show every Sunday evening. Guest often include some of the best in the business.:In 2004, the third generation of the Hubbard family took over ownership of Hubbard’s Marina fishing operations, with Mark Hubbard as president and general manager.  Captain Dylan took over for his Dad, Captain Mark Hubbard:Captain Mark's head boat... The state-of-the-art, Florida Fisherman II:Before our long trip... Like to watch Dolphin while drinking free beer?When I first fished with Dylan Hubbard he was a hard working, dedicated, mate:Now he is a proud husband and daddy:Captain Dylan Hubbard is always more than willing to share his vast knowledge:Party Time:Long time friend, Jon, was an honored guest:When I first met Jon he was a dedicated FWC highly trained biologist:John liked working with and helping people so much that he decided to become a mate on the Florida Fisherman II. He was one of the best:Captain Mark and Captain Dylan Hubbard... What a team:Dad oversees everything at Dylan's thirtieth birthday party:Even the young are having a great time:Hubbard's has always been a strong supporter of our youth; after all, they are the future of our sport:

Credits:
Hubbard's Marina
Mr. John Martin 

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