About Your Trip
For my A.M. trips most will start early morning and end late morning or early afternoon. For afternoon trips most will start early afternoon and end as the sun is setting. If it’s a longer trip depending on the time of year we may start late morning. In general I recommend your trip be planned around tides. Moving tides are very important for fishing the marsh. That’s usually going to be at those times but
some days the most productive fishing will occur during the middle of the day. I will call with all that information once you’ve booked.
All of the fishing we’ll be doing is within 10 miles of the ramp. Most within 2 or 4 miles. With a boat that has a cruising speed of 40 mph we’ll be fishing within minutes of leaving the dock!
The boat is 19’ Fishmaster, Kenner make, powered with a Mercury 2 stroke. This boat is designed for shallow water running and to have room to make long casts. So there is no bathroom or shade so hats, sunglasses, and sun protection is recommended. If you’re uncomfortable with using the restroom off the back of the boat. There is a restroom located at the marina and there are plenty of restrooms located on the water within a short running distance of where we’ll be fishing. We can put a pause on the time no problem if that’s needed.
This is a full service trip all bait, gear, licensing, and fish cleaning/bagging is provided. Some people insist on bringing their own gear, I do not recommend that. In my career dozens of people have and their gear is not up to the task and it costs them fish and causes the angler frustration. Keep your rods at home. I have nice gear and I personally use the rods I hand you! I keep the boat stocked with water you’re welcome to help yourself to. But any other drinks/snacks you want for your trips including beer feel free to bring in a small cooler. You will also need to bring a cooler to transport fish home you may want to keep.
live bait and artificial lures are my specialty. Most guides in the area fish hook line and sinker which there is nothing wrong with. That’s just not me! What I do is very interactive fishing. If we’re fishing live baits under a popping cork, your cork needs to casted next to the grass line or structure we’re fishing and kept there. There is also a unique hook set technique when a fish strikes your bait. With artificial lures good cast are also important as well as how each lure is worked with a good hook set when your lure gets thumped. But don’t worry I will be right there coaching and helping to make sure you get the hang of it. It’s one of my favorite things to see when someone figures it out and starts bringing them in one right after the other!
Redfish (red drum) will be the star of the show when you fish with me. They’re hard fighting, beautiful fish, that will willingly eat live baits, lures, and flys. They are also exceptionally tasty! Speckled trout, flounder, black drum, sheepshead, large mouth bass, and hybrid striped bass are also common fish to catch using the same techniques.
Amenities
Skill Levels
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Tackle
All rods, reels, and tackle are included.
Fish Cleaning
This guide will clean your catch for you.
Beer
Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.
Music
You can play your own bluetooth music.
Live Bait
Live bait is included for this trip.
Location
This guide can be flexible with the departure location.
Weather
You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather
Kid Friendly
This trip can cater to small children.
Flexible Cancelation
This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.
Physicality
This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.
Boat Restroom
No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.
Disability Friendly
This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.
Lunch
Please provide your own food / snacks.
