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Private bay fishing trip

About Your Guide

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Sam Ivory

Independent Guide
US Veteran Veteran
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Expert Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
Howdy yall!

Whether you're aiming for a trophy buck, casting into the Gulf, or quietly observing native wildlife, I deliver authentic, guided outdoor experiences in the heart of South Texas.

Im a seasoned guide where, I offer safe, professional, and personalized excursions that cater to beginners and seasoned adventurers alike.

Some reasons why to book with me is

• Veteran-owned & operated
• Local expertise and knowledge
• Licensed, professional, and safety-focused
• Family-friendly and group-friendly

What kind of trips I’m doing currently

- bay fishing trips are 7-1 we are usually back by noon because we’ve finished our limits out.
- eco tours - dolphin watching and birding have been very big this time of year. We get our dolphins in and our birds are starting thier migratory paths. We either run north into the flat where you see your ducks, spoon bills, kingfishers, cranes and other birds like that or we can run south west into the port where we’ll see the industrial center with the big ships and oil rigs coming in from offshore.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Sam Ivory

Sam Ivory

Independent Guide
Howdy yall!

Whether you're aiming for a trophy buck, casting into the Gulf, or quietly observing native wildlife, I deliver authentic, guided outdoor experiences in the heart of South Texas.

Im a seasoned guide where, I offer safe, professional, and personalized excursions that cater to beginners and seasoned adventurers alike.

Some reasons why to book with me is

• Veteran-owned & operated
• Local expertise and knowledge
• Licensed, professional, and safety-focused
• Family-friendly and group-friendly

What kind of trips I’m doing currently

- bay fishing trips are 7-1 we are usually back by noon because we’ve finished our limits out.
- eco tours - dolphin watching and birding have been very big this time of year. We get our dolphins in and our birds are starting thier migratory paths. We either run north into the flat where you see your ducks, spoon bills, kingfishers, cranes and other birds like that or we can run south west into the port where we’ll see the industrial center with the big ships and oil rigs coming in from offshore.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
120lb sailfish in Costa Rica
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Bbq
What’s your favorite band?
Some Lynyrd Skynyrd
What’s your favorite movie?
Finest hour

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
120lb sailfish in Costa Rica
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Bbq
What’s your favorite band?
Some Lynyrd Skynyrd
What’s your favorite movie?
Finest hour
What’s your favorite sports team?
A&M football
What’s your drink of choice?
Sweet tea
What was your last halloween costume?
Goose from top gun
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Time with family
How did you get started guiding?
Grew up with guides
What makes you different from other guides?
Ex military, have a masters 100 ton, I grew up in this bay fishing it for 20 years, all gear is brand new, I’m on Pro teams. Many more reasons but thats some.
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Private Bay Fishing Trip

100% (1) 1 - 8 People 6 Hours From $500
Private bay fishing trip
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Private bay fishing trip
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Private bay fishing trip
Private bay fishing trip
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Private bay fishing trip
Private bay fishing trip
Private bay fishing trip
Private bay fishing trip
Private bay fishing trip
Private bay fishing trip
Private bay fishing trip
Private bay fishing trip

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Jetty, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

Time line of the trip 6:30am-12:30pm

I run a 21 ft Dargel flats boat speakers and drinks available for customers on boat to use as well as all tackle and gear provided. I’m a professional pro staff team member for several large fishing/boat teams in the nation.

my trip is fully guided adjusted and catered to the customer. You can be a professional fisherman like myself or a beginner and we will fish for the...

About Your Trip

Time line of the trip 6:30am-12:30pm

I run a 21 ft Dargel flats boat speakers and drinks available for customers on boat to use as well as all tackle and gear provided. I’m a professional pro staff team member for several large fishing/boat teams in the nation.

my trip is fully guided adjusted and catered to the customer. You can be a professional fisherman like myself or a beginner and we will fish for the
highest chance of fish. I can teach you proper technique or leave you be to fish how you want to fish. Your the boss

I Offer several different ways of fishing. I do bait fishing, artificial, and even fly fishing (fly gear is not privded by myself all customers have to bring their own fly rods) these types of fishing allow you to target fish like speckled trout, red drum, flounder, and ever Jacks if they push in from offshore.
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Jetty, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Boat Restroom

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

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About Your Boat

Boat photo for Private Bay Fishing Trip
Boat photo for Private Bay Fishing Trip
Boat Type
Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Dargel
Boat Length
21'
Boat Restroom
No

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Dargel
Boat Length
21'
Boat Restroom
No
Additional Amenities
Live well, coolers, power poll, speakers, burn bar, trolling motor, wide bow, swim ladder, tackle storage, lights/running lights, 175 outboard, new seats cooler seats, jack plates, drift socks, etc.
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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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

Types of Fishing

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