What to Expect:
Our day starts shortly after sunrise. We’ll meet somewhere around the Galveston Bay complex, depending on where the fishing has been best or where is most convenient for you.
We’ll take a little ride to a fishy area and begin hunting for some fish. Nick will jump up on the poling platform; you’ll grab a rod and ready yourself on the bow. We’ll slowly move through the water looking for fish and when one is spotted, it’s go time!
What to Bring:
Rods, leaders, flies, etc. are all provided for but if you have a favorite rod (at least an 8 weight), feel free to bring it. I can put a reel of mine on your rod and we’ll be ready to go.
Fishing License – licenses can be purchased online here
Rain Jacket – it could be cool in the morning and if there’s a slight chop on the water, it’s nice to have the rain jacket on to protect from the mist.
Sunglasses – polarized and preferably an amber/copper/brown tone.
Comfortable Shoes – deck shoes, sneakers, flip flops. The Sea Dek in the boat is comfortable but gets firm after standing all day
Hat – good brim, adjustable
Clothing – light weight, comfortable, breathable. we’ll be in the sun all day so long pants and long sleeve shirts are recommended
Sunscreen – even in the fall the Texas sun can be brutal so be prepared
Medications – any personal medicines that you may need for the day (i.e. diabetes medication, etc.)
Lunch / Snacks – we do not provide lunches on our charters, but we will have plenty of cooler space if you wish to bring food for your trip.
Drinks – we provide water, in reusable Nalgene bottles and will have random soda’s, Gatorade’s, etc. from time to time but to ensure you have the beverage you desire, it’s best to bring your own.
Cell Phone / Camera – capture and share the memories! Most of the bay where we fish will have cell signal so your phone will serve as a good back up in case of emergency
Great Attitude! – fishing is supposed to be fun and there’s no more fun way to fish than sight-fishing for redfish in shallow water. However, it’s certainly not the easiest way so bring a good attitude and be prepared to have your patience and ability tested.
Capt. Nick will have a small dry bag to keep your valuables from getting wet (i.e. wallets, keys, phones, etc.). A separate dry bag may be in order to keep things dry.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can we keep our fish?
We typically practice catch and release to ensure that our fishery thrives for years to come.
How much should we tip?
20% is recommended. Guides work extremely hard to provide the best experience they can, often fighting conditions that are less than ideal.
Will we catch fish?
Fish can never be guaranteed. There are days we go out and don’t catch fish; the ocean is a big place and there are no fences keeping fish from leaving an area. However, rest assured that we spend as much time on the water as we possibly can to ensure that we are dialed in on where the fish currently are. We spend our mornings and nights checking all the information we can get our hands on and spend days game planning for each trip. Nobody wants to see you catch fish more than the captain!
How far will I need to be able to cast?
The redfish game is much more about accuracy than distance. A lot of the time we’re ‘close combat’ fishing, needing only a 20-30′ cast. However, you’ll need to make that cast within’ a foot or two of that fish. Sometimes you’ll only get one shot at it, so you’ll need to make it count. We highly recommend that you do some practice casting before your trip.
What if bad weather makes us end our day early?
Depending on how long we got to spend on the water, we’ll credit you towards another trip in the future. If weather keeps us from starting the trip at all, you’ll have the choice of a full refund or credit towards a future trip.
What if bad weather cancels our trip?
If we have to cancel due to weather, a full refund will be in order, or you can roll your payment over to a future date.