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Galveston, Texas
Cobia Fishing in Galveston, Texas

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Ruben Rodriguez

Certified Damn Good Guide
A Certified Damn Good Guide is someone who goes above and beyond to show you an incredible experience on your trip. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Outfitter
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Adventurous
Quality
Fishing has been a lifelong passion of mine. I began at a very young age and have been fortunate enough to make a living doing what I love. Born and raised on the Texas Gulf Coast, I've dedicated the past 25 years of my adult life to fishing and exploring.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Ruben Rodriguez

Ruben Rodriguez

Certified Damn Good Guide
Outfitter
Fishing has been a lifelong passion of mine. I began at a very young age and have been fortunate enough to make a living doing what I love. Born and raised on the Texas Gulf Coast, I've dedicated the past 25 years of my adult life to fishing and exploring.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Blue Marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Steaks
Whats your favorite band?
I have many
Whats your favorite movie?
Forest Gump

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Blue Marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Steaks
Whats your favorite band?
I have many
Whats your favorite movie?
Forest Gump
Whats your favorite sports team?
Houston Astros
Whats your drink of choice?
Water
What was your last halloween costume?
Me
What do you want for Christmas this year?
A bigger boat, always a bigger boat.
How did you get started guiding?
I have fished my entire life and always wanted to be a guide. One morning I woke up to go to my normal 9-5 job and asked myself why am I not doing what makes me happy. I quit my job that morning and the rest is history.
What makes you different from other guides?
I strive to provide a safe, fun, and entertaining experience aboard the boat. Each trip for me is an opportunity to share my passion and knowledge with a new group. Whether you are a beginner or the expert angler my goal is that we catch fish obviously but you also leave having learned something new and created memories that will last a lifetime.
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Galveston

4 Hour Jetty/Inshore

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55 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,200
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Galveston

6 Hour Jetty/Inshore

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55 ft 1 - 6 People From $3,190
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Galveston

12 Hour Deep Sea

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55 ft 1 - 6 People From $7,150
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Galveston

36 Hour Deep Sea - 55' Viking

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55 ft 1 - 6 People From $14,025
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Galveston

48 Hour Deep Sea - 55' Viking

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55 ft 1 - 6 People From $19,250
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Galveston

4 Hour Jetty/Inshore With Chef

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55 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,750
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Galveston

6 Hour Jetty/Inshore With Chef

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55 ft 1 - 6 People From $3,905
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Galveston

12 Hour Deep Sea With Chef

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55 ft 1 - 6 People From $8,580
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Galveston

36 Hour Deep Sea - 55' Viking With Chef

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55 ft 1 - 6 People From $16,390
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Galveston

48 Hour Deep Sea - 55' Viking With Chef

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55 ft 1 - 6 People From $22,825

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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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Amberjack
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Black Drum
Good
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Great
Great
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Blackfin Tuna
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
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Great
Good
Good
Blacktip Shark
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
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Great
Great
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Blue Marlin
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
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Great
Bonnethead Shark
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
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Cobia
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Great
Great
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Jack Crevalle
Good
Good
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Great
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Kingfish
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Lane Snapper
Good
Good
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Good
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Great
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Mahi Mahi
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
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Good
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Great
Mangrove Snapper
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Good
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Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Rainbow Runner
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Red Snapper
Good
Good
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Great
Great
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Great
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Good
Redfish
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
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Great
Great
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Good
Not Ideal
Sailfish
Good
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Scamp Grouper
Good
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Sheepshead
Good
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Speckled Trout
Good
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Great
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Great
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Good
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Great
Good
Good
Strawberry Grouper
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
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Good
Not Ideal
Swordfish
Good
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Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Tilefish
Good
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Great
Great
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Good
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Good
Good
Vermillion Snapper
Good
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Good
Great
Great
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Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Wahoo
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Warsaw Grouper
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Whiting
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Yellowfin Tuna
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
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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
Deep Dropping
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Topwater Fishing
Trolling

Types of Fishing

Deep Sea
Inshore
Jetty
Nearshore

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