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Travis Glidden

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 17 years of exp.

Captain Travis grew up on St. Charles Bay near Rockport, Texas and started guiding professionally in 2006. He specializes in rockport fly fishing trips sight casting to redfish on the shallow flats of the middle coast, from Hell's Bay poling skiffs.

The Boats:

2001 Hell's Bay Boatworks Waterman 18; no liner, side console, powered with a F60 Yamaha

2000 Hell's Bay Boatworks Waterman 16 Mosquito Lagoon; no liner, tiller, powered with a Mercury 25 two stroke

2003 Hell's Bay Glades Skiff hull 5, no liner, tiller Yamaha 25hp

All boats are rigged for the ultimate in shallow poling performance

About Your Guide

Travis Glidden

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 17 years of exp.

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Sight Casting Safari

100% (11) Rockport, TX 1 - 2 People 4 - 8 Hours From $600

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

Join Travis for a one-of-a-kind sight casting adventure on the shallow flats of Rockport, Texas. Whether you choose a 4-hour half-day or an 8-hour full-day excursion, this is an immersive fishing experience that puts anglers in the heart of some of the Texas Coast's most productive and scenic waters.

Sight casting is one of the most exciting and rewarding ways to fish. Rather than blindly casting and waiting, you'll actively search for fish as they cruise the flats, tail in shallow water, or move along grass edges and sandy potholes. With Travis on the polling platform, you'll spot fish before making your presentation, creating a challenging and highly visual style of fishing that anglers quickly become addicted to.

Depending on conditions and the time of year, you'll be targeting Black Drum, Redfish, Sheepshead, and Speckled Trout. Each species presents its own unique challenge, from the powerful runs of Redfish to the subtle takes of Sheepshead and the aggressive strikes of Speckled Trout. Travis uses his local knowledge of tides, weather patterns, and fish behavior to position anglers for the best opportunities throughout the day.

You'll fish from a specialized skiff designed for accessing shallow water and quietly approaching fish without disturbing them. Its shallow draft allows Travis to reach areas that larger boats simply can't access, opening the door to some incredible sight fishing opportunities.

This trip is designed for one to two anglers, creating a personalized experience with plenty of one-on-one guidance and instruction along the way.

Be sure to bring a valid Texas saltwater fishing license, sunscreen, a hat, and any food or drinks you'd like for the day. Come experience the thrill of spotting your target, making the perfect cast, and watching it all come together with Travis in beautiful Rockport, Texas.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Waterman
Boat Length: 18'
Boat Restroom: No

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Waterman
Boat Length: 18'
Boat Restroom: No

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Recent Reviews of Sightcast Safari

5.0

based on 2 reviews

Samuel

Verified Review

Thoroughly enjoyed fishing with Travis. He was very accommodating with changes due to the weather and had us in fish the entire time. I highly recommend him & look forward to fishing with him again.

Samuel

Verified Review

Thoroughly enjoyed fishing with Travis. He was very accommodating with changes due to the weather and had us in fish the entire time. I highly recommend him & look forward to fishing with him again.

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Clay

Verified Review

Travis is great! Easy going. Super knowledgeable. A+. Would def book him again.

Clay

Verified Review

Travis is great! Easy going. Super knowledgeable. A+. Would def book him again.

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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Technique

Fly Fishing

Types of Fishing

Flats

Inshore

Recent Fishing Reports

Early July 2026

We've had a lower than normal tide since the full moon, the shallows have had lots of tailing pods. Deeper water areas, the fish seem to be in bigger schools. Which makes for long stretches without singles, unless you find the pods. Lots of small shrimp in the grass flats.