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Zach Dagel

Zach Dagel
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 11 months ago

With colder weather in northern states, the ducks are showing up here in South Texas. Today, I spent a couple of hours at one spot watching flock after flock fly by, and I got really excited. Our season opens back up for the second split on December 14. Since we...
Zach Dagel
Zach Dagel South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 11 months ago
With colder weather in northern states, the ducks are showing up here in South Texas. Today, I spent a couple of hours at one spot watching flock after flock fly by, and I got really excited. Our season opens back up for the second split on December 14. Since we already have ducks everywhere, January should be phenomenal for anyone wanting to come to Texas to shoot stud, pintails, and beautiful redheads, buffalo heads, and blue bills.
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Zach Dagel

Zach Dagel
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 11 months ago

With colder weather in northern states, the ducks are showing up here in South Texas. Today, I spent a couple of hours at one spot watching flock after flock fly by, and I got really excited. Our season opens back up for the second split on December 14. Since we...
Zach Dagel
Zach Dagel South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 11 months ago
With colder weather in northern states, the ducks are showing up here in South Texas. Today, I spent a couple of hours at one spot watching flock after flock fly by, and I got really excited. Our season opens back up for the second split on December 14. Since we already have ducks everywhere, January should be phenomenal for anyone wanting to come to Texas to shoWith colder weather in northern states, the ducks are showing up here in South Texas. Today, I spent a couple of hours at one spot watching flock after flock fly by, and I got really excited. Our season opens back up for the second split on December 14. Since we already have ducks everywhere, January should be phenomenal for anyone wanting to come to Texas to shoot stud, pintails, and beautiful redheads, buffalo heads, and blue bills.ot stud, pintails, and beautiful redheads, buffalo heads, and blue bills.
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Todd Lohry

Todd Lohry
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 11 months ago

Got out to do some federal water Red snapper fishing dec. 07-24. plenty of good Red Snapper around as well as Cobia. Red snapper is open in Federal water till Dec. 31st 2024.
Todd Lohry
Todd Lohry South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 11 months ago
Got out to do some federal water Red snapper fishing dec. 07-24. plenty of good Red Snapper around as well as Cobia. Red snapper is open in Federal water till Dec. 31st 2024.
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Jonathan Garza

Jonathan Garza
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 11 months ago

Fishing has been great! We've been experiencing upper slot and oversized red fish and trout! Throwing popping cork and shrimp/artificial shrimp has proved to be the key. Fishing conditions have been nice with 65-80 degrees. And okay winds 👍🏽 We are drift fishing for the reds and trout and channel...
Jonathan Garza
Jonathan Garza Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 11 months ago
Fishing has been great! We've been experiencing upper slot and oversized red fish and trout! Throwing popping cork and shrimp/artificial shrimp has proved to be the key. Fishing conditions have been nice with 65-80 degrees. And okay winds 👍🏽 We are drift fishing for the reds and trout and channel fishing anchored down for the black drum
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Jonathan Garza

Jonathan Garza
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Reds and black drum have been biting and coming ok good slot sizes! Using dead shrimp onto the bottom for drum and live shrimp and popping cork for the red fish. 🎣🎣💪🏽💪🏽
Jonathan Garza
Jonathan Garza Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 1 year ago
Reds and black drum have been biting and coming ok good slot sizes! Using dead shrimp onto the bottom for drum and live shrimp and popping cork for the red fish. 🎣🎣💪🏽💪🏽
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Zach Dagel

Zach Dagel
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

My neighbor Mike and I got them pretty good today. Really nice grade of red snapper and a bonus grouper that was just a little short had to release him weather was fantastic. It's nice when we get some calm seas and we can sneak out and catch some awesome...
Zach Dagel
Zach Dagel South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 1 year ago
My neighbor Mike and I got them pretty good today. Really nice grade of red snapper and a bonus grouper that was just a little short had to release him weather was fantastic. It's nice when we get some calm seas and we can sneak out and catch some awesome snapper seen a few cobia today. Couldn't get them to go, but they're always fun to see swimming around the boat.
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Michael Knox

Michael Knox
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

The bay fishing has been decent throughout the past couple of weeks and the weather has been great. Catching limits of speckled trout on soft plastic artificial baits. The color changes around South Padre are holding speckled trout and redfish. Try finding some baitfish in an area and the gamefish...
Michael Knox
Michael Knox South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 1 year ago
The bay fishing has been decent throughout the past couple of weeks and the weather has been great. Catching limits of speckled trout on soft plastic artificial baits. The color changes around South Padre are holding speckled trout and redfish. Try finding some baitfish in an area and the gamefish will be nearby. Redfishing has been better on those high wind days. Have spotted several schools of redfish on certain days. I would expect the bite to remain decent as long as the warmer weather conditions remain good.
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Fred Rodriguez

Fred Rodriguez
McAllen, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Catching good size redfish, south of the Drum boat , cut mullet and ballyhoo working good. Trout being caught with Down South Lures, with and without a popping cork saucer area.
Fred Rodriguez
Fred Rodriguez McAllen, Texas Reported: 1 year ago
Catching good size redfish, south of the Drum boat , cut mullet and ballyhoo working good. Trout being caught with Down South Lures, with and without a popping cork saucer area.
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  • ★★★★★
    Todd and his crew did a great job, I really enjoyed myself and if I go out again, it will be with Todd!!!

    Steve R. | December 4, 2025

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    We had the most wonderful experience with Captain Marc (and Brenda). My son and I went on a half-day excursion in Novemeber during our Thanksgiving trip and it was such a great bonding time for the two of us. Captain Marc is super generous, knowledgable and patient. We highly recommend him and his fishing guidance:). My son was particularly excited about having his trout cleaned and getting to serve it to us that evening. All around A+.

    Paula K. | November 25, 2025

    Trip: 3 Hour Quick Trip SPI

  • ★★★★★
    We did a cast and blast trip with Glenn, and from start to finish it was an incredible experience. It was my first time duck hunting, and Glenn made the entire day feel effortless. He’s one of the most genuine, down to earth people you’ll meet, and he really knows his stuff. On the fishing side, he put us on the fish immediately. We limited out on trout, picked up some reds, and even caught a flounder we had to release. He was patient, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip feel smooth and enjoyable. And the duck hunting… I haven’t had that much fun in a long time. It was relaxing, exciting, and just an unforgettable experience. The birds were on today, and we knocked down a limit within the first 10–15 minutes. I’d never seen so many ducks up close.. hearing them land and work the decoys was something I’ll never forget. The whole time, we felt guided, taken care of, and genuinely welcomed. We had great conversations, plenty of laughs, and just an all-around amazing time. Thanks again, Glenn. We’ll be seeing you again in a few weeks. 10/10 highly recommended.

    Juan O. | November 16, 2025

    Trip: Redheads & Redfish Blast & Cast

  • ★★★★★
    Heck of a time with Jerrid! Friendly outgoing guy. Highly recommend him I promise you you’ll have a good time. He knew where to go even when fishing was hard at times. Still left with a bag of trout and an awesome sized red fish.

    Dylan A. | October 11, 2025

    Trip: Bay Fishing Port Isabel

  • ★★★★★
    Gus was great! My son and I had a wonderful time! He was very knowledgeable and helpful. If you’re looking for Someone that knows these waters and where the fish are at.. he’s your man !!

    Mike H. | October 11, 2025

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  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic trip, Captain Alfonso had us thick in the fish and action!

    Ryan B. | August 31, 2025

    Trip: SPI Drift Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Augustin was a very nice guy!

    Jared C. | August 31, 2025

    Trip: State Water Snapper!!

  • ★★★★★
    It was a great experience.Will definitely do it again. Thanks captain Ron

    Israel A. | August 30, 2025

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  • ★★★★★
    Had a great trip with Captain Todd! Second time we have booked with him and look forward to our next trip!

    Phil W. | August 20, 2025

    Trip: 1/2 Day Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Mr. Heath gave us a great experience! We left early and got to see the sunrise which is what we waned and we got on some fish early. Heath was very professional and respectful and was an awesome captain, we even caught some jack crevalle!

    Isaac | August 16, 2025

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