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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

**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 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.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, 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.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 15 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours
1 Person	$550.00
2 People	$550.00
3 People	$675.00
4 People	$800.00

Pay $100 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Joe C.

Independent Guide

About Your Guide

Joe C.

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 the year except November which is closed from gigging.

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!

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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.

Aransas Pass, Texas

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Coastal Bend Flounder Gig

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Custom Built
Year Built: 2018
Boat Length: 24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Custom Built
Year Built: 2018
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 150
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: GPS, Wireless Trolling Motor, LED Bow Lights, Rail Guards, Ice Box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, 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.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 15 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Gigging

Everything Else to Know

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.

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 15 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 15 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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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, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.