About Your Guide

Cody Simmons

Independent Guide

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Talkative

About Your Guide

Cody Simmons

Independent Guide

Hi I’m Cody a USCG-approved captain for 5 years, with more than 12 years of experience fishing the waters from the Laguna Madre to Baffin Bay. My passion is chasing big speckled trout, especially the legendary “gator trout” that call these waters home.

I specialize in artificial-lure wade fishing, particularly during the spring through winter months when some of the biggest trout of the year can be caught. My goal isn’t just to put fish in the boat—it’s to teach you how I read the water and find fish so you leave the trip with knowledge you can use for years to come.

During our trip, I’ll teach you how to identify productive water, understand what different areas are telling you, and properly present your lure to each spot we fish. Whether we’re working tails and Corky Fat Boys around the rocks of Baffin Bay or working lures across the white potholes and beautiful flats of the Laguna Madre, I’ll show you the techniques I use to hunt big trout.

🎣 Trips Available Year-Round

I offer trips all year long, weather permitting, targeting:

* Speckled Trout

* Redfish

* Flounder

* Black Drum

🛥️ Live Bait Boat Trips

For anglers who prefer live bait, I offer live croaker and live shrimp trips out of Bluff’s Landing in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Live-bait boat trips include:

* Live croaker or live shrimp

* Waterloo rods and reels provided

* Ice

* Bottled water

* Your drink of choice upon request

* Fish cleaned and bagged at the end of your trip

🌊 Artificial-Lure Wade Fishing

If you’re looking to learn the art of wade fishing, come chase trout with me on an artificial-lure wade fishing trip.

I provide all lures and tackle, but clients must bring their own rods and reels.

Don’t have a rod and reel? Rod and reel rental is available for $75.

These trips are about more than just catching fish. I’ll teach you how to read the flats, identify productive water, choose the right lure, and make the proper presentation in different situations.

🚤 The Boat

I fish out of a 21’ Marshal Cat powered by a 150 HP Suzuki SS outboard, with plenty of room for 1–4 clients to comfortably enjoy the day on the water.

Every trip includes ice and bottled water, and I’ll be happy to provide your drink of choice upon request.

At the end of the day, I’ll clean and bag your fish before we say our goodbyes.

🐟 Let’s Go Chase Some Texas Trout

Whether you’re an experienced angler looking to chase a trophy gator trout, or you’re wanting to learn how to fish artificial lures and read the water, I’d love to have you aboard.

Come experience the Texas Gulf Coast, learn something new, and make memories on the water that you’ll never forget.

USCG Approved Captain

Corpus Christi • Laguna Madre • Baffin Bay

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

30 “ speckled trout

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

A ribeye rare with asparagus and a side salad

What’s your favorite band?

Treaty oak survival

What’s your favorite movie?

The greatest game ever played

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

30 “ speckled trout

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

A ribeye rare with asparagus and a side salad

What’s your favorite band?

Treaty oak survival

What’s your favorite movie?

The greatest game ever played

What’s your favorite sports team?

Cowboys

What’s your drink of choice?

Lone star light real cold

What was your last halloween costume?

Jason

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Spent quality time with my girlfriend and family every holiday

How did you get started guiding?

I’ve always wanted to be a guide to chase those big speckled trout everyone wants to catch, and fishing has taught me so much about life. Fooling big fish on artificial is my passion.

What makes you different from other guides?

I put in the effort for my customers making as many of the right moves I can to put them on fish and even better making memories on the water.

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