**Please note, this trip is cash only for remaining balance**
Have you ever experienced flounder gigging like a fisherman from ages past? Do you want to experience the thrills of lining up a gig and catching your very own flounder? Then you'll be happy to know that Captain Joe offers Flounder Gigging Trips for both experienced and first-time fishermen.
You'll be outfitted with your very own gig and will be taught everything you need to
... Read More know about this amazing fishing experience. Whether you want to set out morning, noon, or night, Captain Joe guarantees that you'll have an unforgettable fishing experience gigging the Coastal Bend.
His boat is one of the biggest and safest flounder rigs out there at 26 feet long and 100 inches wide, it gets shallow and runs smooth, underwater as well as above LED lights light up the water. His trips are for up to 4 guests and children must be 14 years old or older to actively gig. Younger children are considered ride alongs and cannot gig.
Captain Joe supplies all the equipment for gigging flounder. If you’re planning on bringing your own equipment, please tell the captain first. He will also clean and bag your fish for your trip home, so keep an ice chest in the car for your trip home!
Captain Joe recommends close toed shoes to keep your toes protected, a can of bug spray, snacks, drinks, and small ice chest. He always like to rremind his guest to wear proper clothing as fall and winter gigging can be quite chilly or cold.
Generally, flounder his flounder gigging trips depart from two locations:
* Conn Brown Harbor in Aransas Pass
* Near the Ferry Landing in Port Aransas
GPS and cell phones are always on-board! Passenger safety is always priority one aboard any of Captain Joe's trips.
About Your Guide
Independent Guide
Captain Joe wass born in Corpus Christi where he spent his summers fishing with his grandparents in and around Port Aransas. He started commercial fishing for flounder, drum and sheepshead in the mid-1990s, working in a fish house cutting and delivering fish shrimp crabs and the like to restaurants throughout the coastal bend. Now, he is a full-time flounder guide who knows the waters, habits, and migration patterns of flounder very well. You can find him out on the water catching fish every month of
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As a Coastal Bend native Captain Joe has fished every bay in the area, and knows the bay system extremely well. This is extremely crucial to his line of work since the best gigging takes place at night when visibilty is low. His intimate relationship with the bays and flats he fishes garuntees you'll have a safe and fun adventure out on the water! With over 20 years of experiences running guided Gigging trips in the Corpus Chisti area, Captain Joe knows how to get in the middle of the action!
Start Location
519 Bigelow Street, Aransas Pass, TX 78336, United States
(this guide can be flexible with their start location)
Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.
Location
This trip has multiple pickup locations.
Weather
You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.
Boat Restroom
No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.
Live Bait
No live bait provided.
Species
Flounder
Techniques
Gigging
Packing / Extras
Everything you'll need for your trip
All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.
We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Cancel for free up to 15 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.
Pricing Matrix
4 Hours
4 People
$880.00
3 People
$742.50
2 People
$605.00
1 Person
$605.00
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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!
In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.
Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.
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