Rockport Fowl Hook Outdoors

Speckled Trout Fishing in Aransas Pass, Texas

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Jeff Harding

Independent Guide 18 years of exp.
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
Captain Jeff has spent his entire life fishing the bays, backwaters, and shorelines of Texas’ Coastal Bend. With a lifetime on this stretch of coast, he knows the rhythms of the tides, the seasonal patterns, and the quiet pockets where fish like to hold.

He’s easygoing, patient, and happy to accommodate anglers of all skill levels—from first-timers learning the basics to seasoned fishermen looking to fine-tune their approach. Jeff keeps the day relaxed but purposeful, making sure everyone onboard feels comfortable and confident.

When winter cold fronts roll through, you’ll find him tucked into a duck blind at first light, taking advantage of those crisp coastal mornings. But once the decoys are picked up, he’s always ready to swap the shotgun for a rod and get you back on the water for an afternoon of fishing.

Whether you’re chasing fish or kicking off a cast-and-blast kind of day, Captain Jeff brings a lifetime of local experience and a genuine love for these waters.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Jeff Harding

Jeff Harding

Independent Guide 18 years of exp.
Captain Jeff has spent his entire life fishing the bays, backwaters, and shorelines of Texas’ Coastal Bend. With a lifetime on this stretch of coast, he knows the rhythms of the tides, the seasonal patterns, and the quiet pockets where fish like to hold.

He’s easygoing, patient, and happy to accommodate anglers of all skill levels—from first-timers learning the basics to seasoned fishermen looking to fine-tune their approach. Jeff keeps the day relaxed but purposeful, making sure everyone onboard feels comfortable and confident.

When winter cold fronts roll through, you’ll find him tucked into a duck blind at first light, taking advantage of those crisp coastal mornings. But once the decoys are picked up, he’s always ready to swap the shotgun for a rod and get you back on the water for an afternoon of fishing.

Whether you’re chasing fish or kicking off a cast-and-blast kind of day, Captain Jeff brings a lifetime of local experience and a genuine love for these waters.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
It’s too long of a tail! Lol
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fried shrimp
What’s your favorite band?
Steve Earle
What’s your favorite movie?
Men who stare at goats

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
It’s too long of a tail! Lol
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fried shrimp
What’s your favorite band?
Steve Earle
What’s your favorite movie?
Men who stare at goats
What’s your favorite sports team?
any underdog!
What’s your drink of choice?
Ice cold Coors or red wine
What was your last halloween costume?
myself but in the 80’s
What do you want for Christmas this year?
More ducks , cold weather, big trout, absolutely an amazing amount of money pouring into my bank account without having to do a damn thing! Well that’s just not realistic is it? Hahaha
How did you get started guiding?
From my grandfather Gingi
What makes you different from other guides?
I’m super patient and really love taking kids out for their first times .fishing and hunting. Have many people that I’ve seen grow up before my eyes! Love to have the opportunity to share my experience and love for everything outdoors with the next generations! God knows they need direction!!!
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Recent Reviews of Rockport Fowl Hook Outdoors

5.0
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Milton

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Had an awesome time fishing today with Jeff. Will definitely be back!

Milton

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Had an awesome time fishing today with Jeff. Will definitely be back!
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Richard

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Jeff was excellent Captain very informative and customer oriented. We decided that we are going to use your company annually and we hope we can have Jeff as our captain

Richard

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Jeff was excellent Captain very informative and customer oriented. We decided that we are going to use your company annually and we hope we can have Jeff as our captain
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Mike

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Jeff was a very knowledgeable guide, very helpful and worked hard to put us on the fish…highly recommend.

Mike

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Jeff was a very knowledgeable guide, very helpful and worked hard to put us on the fish…highly recommend.
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Terry

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We had a great time fishing, Jeff was a great guide.

Terry

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We had a great time fishing, Jeff was a great guide.
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Jason

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Great trip out with Captain Jeff.
He was great with the kids and his top concern was the safety of his passengers.
Once we shoved off he took us right to the fish!
Caught a nice Red less than a minute after the bait hit the water, and the action continued on after that.
I highly recommend Jeff!

Jason

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Great trip out with Captain Jeff.
He was great with the kids and his top concern was the safety of his passengers.
Once we shoved off he took us right to the fish!
Caught a nice Red less than a minute after the bait hit the water, and the action continued on after that.
I highly recommend Jeff!
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Prent

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Jeff is very pleasant and easy to be with. He made a tough fishing day fun and tried hard to find the fish. No hesitation in giving him 5 stars and a good recommendation for a great experience.

Prent

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Jeff is very pleasant and easy to be with. He made a tough fishing day fun and tried hard to find the fish. No hesitation in giving him 5 stars and a good recommendation for a great experience.
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Christie

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Captain Jeff was fantastic! We had a blast. He was very knowledgeable. Will definitely recommend him.

Christie

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Captain Jeff was fantastic! We had a blast. He was very knowledgeable. Will definitely recommend him.
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Jesus

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The fishing trip was great. Especially for my 13 year old son. Jeff took extra time and attention with him to teach him. I really appreciated that. 5 stars.

Jesus

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The fishing trip was great. Especially for my 13 year old son. Jeff took extra time and attention with him to teach him. I really appreciated that. 5 stars.
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Josh

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Great experience with Capt Jeff! Very personable, friendly, and overall fun time!
Would fish again with him and recommend.

Josh

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Great experience with Capt Jeff! Very personable, friendly, and overall fun time!
Would fish again with him and recommend.
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Michael

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This was an excellent trip. Thanks Jeff for being so attentive to all three of us. I write this review after consultation with my son and my grandson. We all collectively appreciate your over and above customer service. Three novice fishermen, one teenager, one middle aged father and one old fart grandfather and you were equally attentive to all three of us in our own language. I am...

Michael

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This was an excellent trip. Thanks Jeff for being so attentive to all three of us. I write this review after consultation with my son and my grandson. We all collectively appreciate your over and above customer service. Three novice fishermen, one teenager, one middle aged father and one old fart grandfather and you were equally attentive to all three of us in our own language. I am particularly happy with the way you took my grandson under your arm. Correcting him when he needed correcting, teaching him when he needed teaching. It was a good trip.
We will be back to see you.
Mike James
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Kenny

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Me and my son had a great time fishing with Captain Jeff as our guide! He is very energetic and knowledgeable in what he does to help his clients catch fish. He has a quality that helps with teaching important fishing techniques without making the fisherman feel ignorant. We will definitely use the services of Captain Jeff in the future!

Kenny

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Me and my son had a great time fishing with Captain Jeff as our guide! He is very energetic and knowledgeable in what he does to help his clients catch fish. He has a quality that helps with teaching important fishing techniques without making the fisherman feel ignorant. We will definitely use the services of Captain Jeff in the future!
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Alfred

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We had a fantastic day on the water, Captain Jeff did a wonderful job. He was very professional; his boat and equipment met the requirements of the day. He was knowledgeable of the area and answered our questions with clear concise answers. He cleaned the fish we caught to our satisfaction. I would use him again and recommend him to others.

Alfred

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We had a fantastic day on the water, Captain Jeff did a wonderful job. He was very professional; his boat and equipment met the requirements of the day. He was knowledgeable of the area and answered our questions with clear concise answers. He cleaned the fish we caught to our satisfaction. I would use him again and recommend him to others.
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Techniques

Decoy Hunting
Hunting from a Blind
Light Tackle Fishing
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