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Corey Bickford

Independent Guide
We specialize in creating unforgettable fishing experiences in the waters of South Texas. Experienced Captain Corey has a passion for fishing and encouraging kids to learn the art. With a degree in Agriculture Mechanics from Sam Houston State University and his time as a firefighter, he knows how to keep things safe and exciting for all ages. So come join us and experience the thrill of reeling in that big one!

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Corey Bickford

Corey Bickford

Independent Guide
We specialize in creating unforgettable fishing experiences in the waters of South Texas. Experienced Captain Corey has a passion for fishing and encouraging kids to learn the art. With a degree in Agriculture Mechanics from Sam Houston State University and his time as a firefighter, he knows how to keep things safe and exciting for all ages. So come join us and experience the thrill of reeling in that big one!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
10’ sand shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Redfish on the half shell
What’s your favorite band?
Kinney buffet
What’s your favorite movie?
Jaws

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
10’ sand shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Redfish on the half shell
What’s your favorite band?
Kinney buffet
What’s your favorite movie?
Jaws
What’s your drink of choice?
Pepsi
What was your last halloween costume?
I chased my kids
What do you want for Christmas this year?
A bigger boat!
How did you get started guiding?
Family business
What makes you different from other guides?
I strive to make sure everyone has the best charter they can!
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Recent Reviews of Reel Adventures

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Ken

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We had a blast, Corey was a great guide and the fish were delicious! It was an amazing experience and we highly recommend him.

Ken

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We had a blast, Corey was a great guide and the fish were delicious! It was an amazing experience and we highly recommend him.
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Peter

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5 STARS
Captain Corey is truly top-notch! From the moment we stepped on the boat, he made us feel welcome, safe, and excited for the day ahead. His knowledge of the water, weather, and fishing spots is outstanding — we were reeling in fish in no time. He provided great tips, top-quality gear, and a lot of laughs along the way. You can tell he’s passionate about what he does and really cares about making sure...

Peter

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5 STARS
Captain Corey is truly top-notch! From the moment we stepped on the boat, he made us feel welcome, safe, and excited for the day ahead. His knowledge of the water, weather, and fishing spots is outstanding — we were reeling in fish in no time. He provided great tips, top-quality gear, and a lot of laughs along the way. You can tell he’s passionate about what he does and really cares about making sure
everyone has an amazing experience. We’ll definitely be booking with him again — highly recommended for anyone looking for a fun, successful fishing trip!
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Christopher

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Corey did great with my boys! (12, 10, 8).

Christopher

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Corey did great with my boys! (12, 10, 8).
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Greg

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Captain Corey is a true fisherman’s guide who enjoys fishing as much as we do. He has a strong desire to succeed! I would recommend him to everyone.

Greg

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Captain Corey is a true fisherman’s guide who enjoys fishing as much as we do. He has a strong desire to succeed! I would recommend him to everyone.
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Tim

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He is the best in the area plus we limited out on Redfish. He is a blast , and I would recommend Corey. He put us on the fish and was so much fun!!

Tim

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He is the best in the area plus we limited out on Redfish. He is a blast , and I would recommend Corey. He put us on the fish and was so much fun!!
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Tanya

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Captain Corey is exactly what we were hoping for! We took a family fishing trip with our 3 kiddos and his patience with them was wonderful! We had a windier day than we were hoping for, but Captain Cory didn’t disappoint and we all caught some nice redfish and made some lifelong memories with our kids!

Tanya

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Captain Corey is exactly what we were hoping for! We took a family fishing trip with our 3 kiddos and his patience with them was wonderful! We had a windier day than we were hoping for, but Captain Cory didn’t disappoint and we all caught some nice redfish and made some lifelong memories with our kids!
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Mike

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Corey has a great personality and very accommodating for the trip. Best of all, I had to use my tag on a massive red drum. Extra stars for that catch. My go to guide from this point forward.

Mike

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Corey has a great personality and very accommodating for the trip. Best of all, I had to use my tag on a massive red drum. Extra stars for that catch. My go to guide from this point forward.
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Scott

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Our full day inshore trip with Corey was amazing! We caught our limit of red fish and plenty of black drum and trout. We caught many fish we threw back. Never a dull moment. Corey taught us many new techniques for each type of fish. We recommend him highly!!

Scott

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Our full day inshore trip with Corey was amazing! We caught our limit of red fish and plenty of black drum and trout. We caught many fish we threw back. Never a dull moment. Corey taught us many new techniques for each type of fish. We recommend him highly!!
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Dustin

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Our trip with Corey was fantastic! He called right after booking to get a feel for the trip we were looking for. He communicated frequently before our trip and was so personable while we were on the boat! We had the best time catching fish with Corey!

Dustin

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Our trip with Corey was fantastic! He called right after booking to get a feel for the trip we were looking for. He communicated frequently before our trip and was so personable while we were on the boat! We had the best time catching fish with Corey!
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Vivian

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Captain Corey was awesome, I definitely recommend using him as a guide! He communicated well before the trip, and morning of. He has a calm demeanor, easy to talk to. He knows good spots, put us on the fish right before a storm. Great trip.

Vivian

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Captain Corey was awesome, I definitely recommend using him as a guide! He communicated well before the trip, and morning of. He has a calm demeanor, easy to talk to. He knows good spots, put us on the fish right before a storm. Great trip.
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Richard

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We had a great trip with Corey. In spite of strong winds forcing us to less productive areas, we caught 6 assorted keepers - including a couple of 25" reds - and released a bunch more. Corey was very friendly and accommodating, and his boat was very comfortable and well equipped.

Richard

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We had a great trip with Corey. In spite of strong winds forcing us to less productive areas, we caught 6 assorted keepers - including a couple of 25" reds - and released a bunch more. Corey was very friendly and accommodating, and his boat was very comfortable and well equipped.
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Shanda

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Great captain. We had an amazing experience!! Thanks so much!

Shanda

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Great captain. We had an amazing experience!! Thanks so much!
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Bo

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Corey was great. My boys (7 & 10) and I had a great time. Corey was incredibly patient and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

Bo

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Corey was great. My boys (7 & 10) and I had a great time. Corey was incredibly patient and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!
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Mike

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I picked the right guide for sure. Corey stayed in touch with me and went out of his way to plan my fishing trip. He put us on lots of fish and I had a blast. I will definitely be booking Corey again.

Mike

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I picked the right guide for sure. Corey stayed in touch with me and went out of his way to plan my fishing trip. He put us on lots of fish and I had a blast. I will definitely be booking Corey again.
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Christopher

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Awesome trip, awesome guide, awesome fish! No complaints, we had a blast!

Christopher

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Awesome trip, awesome guide, awesome fish! No complaints, we had a blast!
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Derek

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Great experience with Corey, we had 2 adults 3 kids and had plenty of room and caught several keeper redfish and trout! We also had a blast catching sharks, catfish, ladyfish, and others - Corey was super knowledgeable, friendly, and patient, we will definitely come back again and book a charter with Corey - we did a 4 hour charter and it went really smooth

Derek

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Great experience with Corey, we had 2 adults 3 kids and had plenty of room and caught several keeper redfish and trout! We also had a blast catching sharks, catfish, ladyfish, and others - Corey was super knowledgeable, friendly, and patient, we will definitely come back again and book a charter with Corey - we did a 4 hour charter and it went really smooth
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Jeff

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My kids and I had a great time with Captain Corey. He was laid back, had fun with the kids and knew where to find the fish. Great experience!

Jeff

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My kids and I had a great time with Captain Corey. He was laid back, had fun with the kids and knew where to find the fish. Great experience!
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Kimberly

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Corey was great!! We had a great day..

Kimberly

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Corey was great!! We had a great day..
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Joe

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Had a great time fishing with Capitan Corey slow bite but still a great experience

Joe

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Had a great time fishing with Capitan Corey slow bite but still a great experience
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Kevin

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Corey did a good job moving around trying to stay on fish even though conditions weren't too favorable

Kevin

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Corey did a good job moving around trying to stay on fish even though conditions weren't too favorable
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Kathryn

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Corey was an amazing guide! We had a blast and caught some reds. Will be booking with Corey again!!!

Kathryn

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Corey was an amazing guide! We had a blast and caught some reds. Will be booking with Corey again!!!
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Henry

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Capt. Corey did a wonderful job. Gives great service. Has an awesome attitude. Handles his boat well, Very clean and well kept. Will definitely book with him again.

Henry

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Capt. Corey did a wonderful job. Gives great service. Has an awesome attitude. Handles his boat well, Very clean and well kept. Will definitely book with him again.
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David

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Trip was great even though the weather was bad

David

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Trip was great even though the weather was bad
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Rick

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Captain Corey was fantastic! Went out of his way to get the “right” bait (which it was!). We caught enough fish, on a really windy day, for the kids to have wonderful memories. He’s great with kids, has plenty of interesting stories and just a pleasure to be around. Book with Corey! You won’t regret it!

Rick

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Captain Corey was fantastic! Went out of his way to get the “right” bait (which it was!). We caught enough fish, on a really windy day, for the kids to have wonderful memories. He’s great with kids, has plenty of interesting stories and just a pleasure to be around. Book with Corey! You won’t regret it!
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Clayton

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Thanks, Corey. You are a good Captain. The Sheepshead filets were great and the day on the boat was fantastic. Too bad the fishing wasn’t better. Thanks for spending the extra time.
The Krall Fsmily

Clayton

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Thanks, Corey. You are a good Captain. The Sheepshead filets were great and the day on the boat was fantastic. Too bad the fishing wasn’t better. Thanks for spending the extra time.
The Krall Fsmily
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Britny

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Corey was AMAZING! We had a great time, and caught lots of fish!

Britny

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Corey was AMAZING! We had a great time, and caught lots of fish!
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David

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Awesome fishing trip! Booked two days back to back for my boys and extended family, but was canceled on a month out and pushed to Captain Corey. Turned out to be the best thing that could have happened! Captain Corey was super available, coordinated and communicated well in advance, adjusted trips to give us the best experience. First day was slower (cold weather) and he adjusted timing to make it awesome. Limited out second day...

David

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Awesome fishing trip! Booked two days back to back for my boys and extended family, but was canceled on a month out and pushed to Captain Corey. Turned out to be the best thing that could have happened! Captain Corey was super available, coordinated and communicated well in advance, adjusted trips to give us the best experience. First day was slower (cold weather) and he adjusted timing to make it awesome. Limited out second day because of him!!! Haven’t met a team yet that will work as hard as he did to put us on fish and ensure we had fun! Like fishing with family! We will book with him each time from here on out. Thank you.
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Andrea

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Captain Corey was absolutely amazing! We had fun caught several red fish, he is the best with kids big and small. We will back in the near future to fish with Captain Corey again.

Andrea

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Captain Corey was absolutely amazing! We had fun caught several red fish, he is the best with kids big and small. We will back in the near future to fish with Captain Corey again.
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Richard

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Great trip, me and my boys had a blast!

Richard

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Great trip, me and my boys had a blast!
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Enrique

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We had an incredible fishing trip with Corey! Our group of four had a fantastic time, thanks to his expertise and friendly demeanor. Corey made sure everyone had bait on their lines, and he effortlessly adapted to our varying levels of fishing experience. His easy-going nature and knowledge of the sport created the perfect atmosphere for a memorable day on the water. We highly recommend Corey as a fishing guide!

Enrique

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We had an incredible fishing trip with Corey! Our group of four had a fantastic time, thanks to his expertise and friendly demeanor. Corey made sure everyone had bait on their lines, and he effortlessly adapted to our varying levels of fishing experience. His easy-going nature and knowledge of the sport created the perfect atmosphere for a memorable day on the water. We highly recommend Corey as a fishing guide!
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Noah

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Captain Corey was awesome! He communicated with me the the whole time and was more than accommodating to my group. This was the first ever trip I booked and I definitely will be booking again. If you want a great time and a great captain this is your trip!!

Noah

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Captain Corey was awesome! He communicated with me the the whole time and was more than accommodating to my group. This was the first ever trip I booked and I definitely will be booking again. If you want a great time and a great captain this is your trip!!
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Diego

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By far the best captain around !

Diego

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By far the best captain around !
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Eric

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I wanted to take a moment to share my recent fishing experience with anyone who will listen. During my trip, I had the pleasure of being guided by Corey, who I must say was by far the best guide I have ever encountered.

Corey's knowledge and expertise not only extended to the fish and the area, but also to boats in general. Within minutes of conversing with him, I felt like I had known him...

Eric

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I wanted to take a moment to share my recent fishing experience with anyone who will listen. During my trip, I had the pleasure of being guided by Corey, who I must say was by far the best guide I have ever encountered.

Corey's knowledge and expertise not only extended to the fish and the area, but also to boats in general. Within minutes of conversing with him, I felt like I had known him
for years. His ability to make me feel comfortable and at ease was truly remarkable.

To top it all off, Corey helped me catch the biggest fish I've ever caught! His professionalism, respectfulness, and sense of humor made the trip both enjoyable and memorable. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate him a solid 10 without hesitation.

I highly recommend Corey's services to everyone, from seasoned fishermen to novices. Even my wife, who isn't a big fan of fishing, was thoroughly impressed with Cory and his exceptional service. I had initial doubts about today's trip, but thanks to Corey, it turned out to be an incredible experience.
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Richard

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Wow, if I could add 10 stars, that might be enough. Captain Corey was knowledgeable, personable and he offered up a treasure trove of tips and anecdotes that made the time fly. He even gave me great advice on where to get the best local seafood for my dinner. I caught a massive stingray on our outing, which is an experience I won’t soon forget. I highly recommend his guide services, regardless of your skill...

Richard

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Wow, if I could add 10 stars, that might be enough. Captain Corey was knowledgeable, personable and he offered up a treasure trove of tips and anecdotes that made the time fly. He even gave me great advice on where to get the best local seafood for my dinner. I caught a massive stingray on our outing, which is an experience I won’t soon forget. I highly recommend his guide services, regardless of your skill level. His love for fishing is matched by his expertise. You’ll have a great time, even if the fish aren’t biting. But he seems to know where they are, even when other boats are out of luck!
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Franklin

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Super friendly and accommodating captain

Franklin

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Super friendly and accommodating captain
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Topwater Fishing
Trolling

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