Smoke 'N' Reels Fishing Charters, LLC

Galveston, Texas
Ocean Strike Trip

About Your Guide

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Chris Adams

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Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Quality
Adventurous
Expert Oriented
Your Captain, Chris, has been fishing his whole life from the Great Lakes in Ohio to the Bay and offshore fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Chris first learned how to freshwater fish from his dad and grandpa while in Ohio, until they moved down to Brownsville, where he picked up his favorite hobby, saltwater fishing. Chris gained not only the knowledge of fishing from his dad but also the passion to teach others, so they can find true joy in fishing as he does. Captain Chris has continued that tradition by teaching his three daughters and his two grandchildren how to fish and be a responsible conservationist. He started out with a lifelong dream of becoming a fishing guide and has achieved that dream! He loves putting people on fish and seeing the joy of catching their 1st fish or the 100th fish! We are a small charter that prides itself on putting customers first and treating everyone that steps on our boats as family.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Chris Adams

Chris Adams

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide
Your Captain, Chris, has been fishing his whole life from the Great Lakes in Ohio to the Bay and offshore fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Chris first learned how to freshwater fish from his dad and grandpa while in Ohio, until they moved down to Brownsville, where he picked up his favorite hobby, saltwater fishing. Chris gained not only the knowledge of fishing from his dad but also the passion to teach others, so they can find true joy in fishing as he does. Captain Chris has continued that tradition by teaching his three daughters and his two grandchildren how to fish and be a responsible conservationist. He started out with a lifelong dream of becoming a fishing guide and has achieved that dream! He loves putting people on fish and seeing the joy of catching their 1st fish or the 100th fish! We are a small charter that prides itself on putting customers first and treating everyone that steps on our boats as family.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
The biggest fish I have ever caught was a 95" Scalloped Hammerhead Shark in the Gulf of Mexico. He was way too big to get on the boat and 5" too short to keep!
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
I do a fish fry once a year when we have a large party at the house. Other than that, normally just make burgers on the grill.
What’s your favorite band?
Metallica is my favorite rock band. I listen to all kinds of music though, but have to say the old school Metallica is my favorite.
What’s your favorite movie?
My favorite movie is Top Gun and Top Gun 2.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
The biggest fish I have ever caught was a 95" Scalloped Hammerhead Shark in the Gulf of Mexico. He was way too big to get on the boat and 5" too short to keep!
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
I do a fish fry once a year when we have a large party at the house. Other than that, normally just make burgers on the grill.
What’s your favorite band?
Metallica is my favorite rock band. I listen to all kinds of music though, but have to say the old school Metallica is my favorite.
What’s your favorite movie?
My favorite movie is Top Gun and Top Gun 2.
What’s your favorite sports team?
Don't really watch sports that much unless it is fishing, lol!
What’s your drink of choice?
My drink of choice is Coke or Pepsi.
What was your last halloween costume?
Haven't had one of those since I was a kid. I think the last one I had one was a racecar driver. Which is another passion of mine, I have raced dirt track cars for over 20 years off and on.
What do you want for Christmas this year?
More fishing equipment or as my wife calls them, 'toys' lol.
How did you get started guiding?
Have always wanted to even when I was a kid. I had a chance to take the leap and start my own business a couple of years ago. So, I took this opportunity to live my dream and have my ideal dream job.
What makes you different from other guides?
I don't know about different but to me it's more of a passion than a job to me. For me it's watching the pure excitement of someone catching their 1st fish, biggest fish or even the 100th fish. To me a guide should be more about the passion of taking customers fishing and teaching the young and old anglers the importance conservation as well as some fishing tips. When you step on my boat, you're a guest, but when you step back off the boat your family. It's all about making memories.
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Potential Target Species

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Amberjack
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Barracuda
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Black Drum
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Blackfin Tuna
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Blacktip Shark
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Bonnethead Shark
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Bull Shark
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Florida Pompano
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Flounder
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Jack Crevalle
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Kingfish
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Lingcod
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Mahi Mahi
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Mangrove Snapper
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Red Snapper
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Redfish
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Scamp Grouper
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Sheepshead
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Spanish Mackerel
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Speckled Trout
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Strawberry Grouper
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Tripletail
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Vermillion Snapper
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Wahoo
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

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

Types of Fishing

Deep Sea
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