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Traver Smith

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 18 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

I’ve been fishing fresh and saltwater as long as I can remember. I grew up in south Texas fishing Baffin, Copano and shamrock cove but over the past 15 years I’ve lived in south Houston and focused on fishing the bay systems in this area. My focus is to not only put you on fish but also provide a great time and experience. We will troll the rocks for redfish and sheepshead, hit some deeper reefs for some good trout as well as work some flats. during the summer months, we will throw a popping cork and live shrimp the winter months we will throw plastics and top waters.

About Your Guide

Traver Smith

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 18 years of exp.

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Recent Reviews of Salty Hooker Guide Service

5.0

based on 5 reviews

Chris

Verified Review

Traver is the man! Awesome guide and great with the kids. Will definitely rebook with him in the future.

Chris

Verified Review

Traver is the man! Awesome guide and great with the kids. Will definitely rebook with him in the future.

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Response from Traver:

Thanks for the review, Chris. I really enjoyed watching Avery put the SmackDown on them. Safe travels back home and we will do it again when y’all get back this way.🤙

Response from Traver:

Thanks for the review, Chris. I really enjoyed watching Avery put the SmackDown on them. Safe travels back home and we will do it again when y’all get back this way.🤙

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Joe

Verified Review

Had awesome time with Traver! Really good guy and he will put you on the fish. We did a 6 hour trip and caught a mixed bag of redfish, black drum and flounder.

Joe

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Had awesome time with Traver! Really good guy and he will put you on the fish. We did a 6 hour trip and caught a mixed bag of redfish, black drum and flounder.

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Response from Traver:

Thank you for the great review. I’m glad y'all enjoyed it and watching Preston reel those big boys in was awesome to watch. Thank you again for the business and stay safe out there.

Response from Traver:

Thank you for the great review. I’m glad y'all enjoyed it and watching Preston reel those big boys in was awesome to watch. Thank you again for the business and stay safe out there.

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Randall

Verified Review

Had a great day with Traver he works very hard to get you on fish a lot of fun to go with. I would definitely go again.

Randall

Verified Review

Had a great day with Traver he works very hard to get you on fish a lot of fun to go with. I would definitely go again.

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Response from Traver:

Thank you for the review. I had a great time fishing with yall. You’ve raised a great fisherman and an ever better young man. See yall next time🤙.

Response from Traver:

Thank you for the review. I had a great time fishing with yall. You’ve raised a great fisherman and an ever better young man. See yall next time🤙.

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Dave

Verified Review

First class all the way
Great guy, great boat
With his knowledge, we nailed them
I had a ball

Dave

Verified Review

First class all the way
Great guy, great boat
With his knowledge, we nailed them
I had a ball

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Response from Traver:

Thank you for the review. I’m glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the business. Come back and see me and we’ll go get on ‘em again. Safe travels 🤙

Response from Traver:

Thank you for the review. I’m glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the business. Come back and see me and we’ll go get on ‘em again. Safe travels 🤙

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Keyfer

Verified Review

Was a great time and caught a lot of fish!!

Keyfer

Verified Review

Was a great time and caught a lot of fish!!

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Potential Target Species

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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing

Types of Fishing

Inshore

Jetty

Nearshore

Recent Fishing Reports

Mid July 2026

Late June 2026

Here's some pics from the trips this week.

Mid June 2026

Fishing has been great!