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.

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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Pricing Matrix

	6 hours
1 Person	$500.00
2 People	$600.00
3 People	$700.00
4 People	$750.00
5 People (two boats)	$1,400.00
6 People (two boats)	$1,400.00
7 People (two boats)	$1,500.00
8 People (two boats)	$1,500.00

Pay 50% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Sam I.

Independent Guide

Veteran

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Expert Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

About Your Guide

Sam I.

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

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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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Port Isabel, Texas

Areas Fished

Laguna Madre

About Your Boat

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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Trip Details & 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.

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

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

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%).

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code 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 event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

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