CarpPro Texas Guide Service

Austin grew up fishing ponds and lakes around Texas and started pursuing trophy carp and buffalo at a young age. By 15, he already had fishing sponsors and was regularly writing for a carp fishing magazine. Today, he's a full-time fishing guide based in Austin with 11 years of experience guiding anglers for carp and buffalo.

His fishing background goes well beyond carp. Austin studied forestry and wildlife management at Stephen F. Austin State University, competed in collegiate bass fishing, and served as president of the SFA Bass Club for three years. He also guides trophy bass trips and remains an avid tournament angler.

Carp and buffalo, however, have been a major part of his fishing life for years. Austin specializes in helping anglers pursue the big, completely wild fish found throughout Texas, whether that means introducing someone to carp fishing for the first time or helping an experienced angler chase a new personal best.

When he's not guiding, you'll usually still find Austin outdoors. He's an avid photographer, hiker, birder, kayaker, fly tyer, wildlife enthusiast, and fisherman who has...