|
South Padre Fishing Charters
Your Fishing Guide
I am a long time native of the South Padre Island area. Having moved here when I was six and had my first boat when I was ten. I come from a long line of fisherman back to my great grandfather who came here in a covered wagon.
I started guiding when I gave up railroading in 1977. Locomotive engineer just was not my cup of tea. I wanted to be outdoors and I loved fishing and meeting new people so becoming a fishing guide seemed like the thing to do. It was, I love my job, my office is in my boat and I love going to the office every morning.
Having won numerous tournaments threw the years including The Tarpon Rodeo, Tarpon division of The Texas International Fishing Tournament, placing in the offshore division of the same tournament several times and winning Grand Champion bay division in 1999 on the fly. I still fish a few tourneys from time to time but my main goal now is to put my clients on some trophy fish of their own.
Species in South Padre
I guide now for Tarpon, Trout, Flounder, Redfish, Snook and a few other species as deemed necessary under some conditions. Fishing with both Fly and spin tackle I can usually put clients on fish of there choice.
I fish the lower Laguna Madre year around from the north land cut, which is the northern most end of the lower Laguna, to the mouth of the Rio Grand River. Different seasons do dictate different species, although there are always some of all species around.
Fishing Seasons
Starting with January, redfish are the most prevalent with trout bringing up second. I’ve caught the most reds in one trip on several occasions at this time of the year. By March the reds start to slow down and the trout start to take the lead, along with flounder. By May, the tarpon start to show up along with the trout and reds getting even more prolific, and as well the flounder.The reds are tailing on a regular basis, feeding on small crabs and shrimp in six to eight inches of water. By the end of July the reds are back in full swing again and starting to school up as the water heats up and the trout hunt for the cooler waters of the Gulf. September is a great month for most all the species including tarpon. As they start their trek back south for the winter. Kingfish are around the jetties at this time too. White wing dove hunting also starts up then as well! October is probably the best month for Tarpon, as well as redfish, mango snapper, snook, flounder, and a few other species we will catch around the jetties at this time of the year.
If I had to pick my favorite month I’d go with November. It’s very comfortable weather wise and some fine fishing. The water starts to cool down and everything seems to be happier. December can be one of the best months as well, except for the occasional cool fronts that come through.
On Your Charter
Although you don’t need to many clothes down here, don’t bring any ties, especially if you like the thing. Someone may cut it off for you. All you need to bring as far as fishing is concerned is what ever you would like to eat or drink while your out, as well as sunscreen, Polaroid glasses, a hat, and I like Crocks so I can slip them off easily to jump into my wading booties. A Texas fishing license is also required, and can be obtained before you get ready to go by calling 800-895-4248. You can obtain them at Island Outfitters here too.
I furnish all flies needed for a day of fly fishing however, you are welcome to purchase more for your own use. Flies range in price from $3.00 to $5.95
Fishing Charters Prices
Prices for 5-hour trips are $350 for one or two and $75 for additional people, up to four max.
Full day trips (8hr.+) are $500 + $75 for extras.
We also offer group-fishing packages. An all-inclusive package, that includes all meals, drinks, lodging, fishing, tackle, and transportation to and from the Harlingen or Brownsville Air port. Cost is $450 per person per day.
|
|
