FAQ

Here are some long winded answers to frequently asked questions.

When should I come down?

The real answer is whenever you can! We'll get a little more in depth with it though. The first rule for the best chance at a good "catching" trip, instead of a good "fishing" trip, is avoid weekends. This is especially true during summers. This is not always possible though. I still fish weekends, they just make things a little tougher. Next will be time of year. I'll break that down below:

January-February: Cold fronts can blow you off the water this time of year, but if you can time it between fronts, this is a great time of year to be on the water for hardcore fisherman. The weather is cool, sometimes cold, so you need to have good gear to fight the elements. Wade fishing is especially effective this time of year. Weekends are still low traffic this time of year.

March-June: Spring transitions into summer. Winds off the gulf kick up a lot to push the cold fronts back up to Canada for the year. Redfish start filling the flats back up, chasing the shrimp and small baitfish hatches that are happening everywhere. This is a great time of year to be on the water if you don't mind fighting the wind. Weekends get busy starting in June.

July-Sept: The dog days of summer start around the second week of July. The fishing can be fantastic, but this is the time of year you want to stay hydrated and cover up. The sun will beat you down if you don't stay protected from it. Especially once the wind dies down. The boat traffic increases exponentially as all the vacationers come down. If you can avoid weekends before September I would advise it.

October-Dec: The most wonderful time of the year. Typically this actually starts very late in September. The first cold fronts of the year start knocking down the summer heat. The redfish start getting supercharged. The vacationers are headed back for deer season, football season, and school. The fall is my personal favorite time of year to be on the water. Weekends aren't too busy.

What do I need to Bring?

What I will bring:

Ice/Ice Chests
Spinning Rods and Reels
Safety Gear
Water
Lures or Bait depending on trip

What you need:

Texas Saltwater Fishing License. Please send a picture of everyone on the trips license the night before.
Sunscreen
Polarized Sunglasses
Sun buff(I have plenty of these if you need to borrow some) I highly recommend wearing one.
Hat
Drinks other than water
Snacks(we can also stop in at Snoopy's or Doc's Seafood for lunch if you would like)

A hat and polarized sunglasses are two of the essentials for sight fishing(and casting to structure) on flats. I am covered from head to ankles(sunscreen on the feet) when I'm out fishing in the summer time. Long pants, long sleeve wick away shirt, wick away buff, sun gloves, neck gaiter, Long billed cap, and sunglasses. This is essential if you are going to be on the water for a full day of fishing.

I have never fished with a lure. Can we use bait?

Sure. We can use bait, depending on the trip I might even suggest it. Trips for young kids, or trips for people who have trouble casting for long periods are perfect for that. I love to teach people how to throw lures though. It keeps people engaged and limits catching trash fish like hardheads. You're not just sitting there watching a rod, but actively pursuing the fish. Every cast has the possibility of that next bite. I do suggest you give it a shot! Catching your first fish on a lure is addictive and there's a good chance you're going to get hooked(not literally). I put numerous people on their first lure fish last year, and plan to put many more on theirs this year. So don't be afraid to give it a try! If you can learn to cast, you can learn to catch fish on a lure.