Sight Casting Safari

100% (1) 1 - 2 People 4 - 8 Hours From $600

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.

Climb aboard with Captain Travis and embark on a fishing adventure to remember in Rockport, Texas! On this 4-hour (half-day) or 8-hour (full day) trip, you’ll be chasing Black Drum, Redfish, Sheepshead, and Speckled Trout. Bring a valid Texas saltwater fishing license, food and drinks for the day, sunscreen, and a hat. Test your skills and strength and fill the boat on what promises to be an exhilarating day with Captain Travis!

About Your Trip

Climb aboard with Captain Travis and embark on a fishing adventure to remember in Rockport, Texas! On this 4-hour (half-day) or 8-hour (full day) trip, you’ll be chasing Black Drum, Redfish, Sheepshead, and Speckled Trout. Bring a valid Texas saltwater fishing license, food and drinks for the day, sunscreen, and a hat.

Test your skills and strength and fill the boat on what promises to be an exhilarating day with Captain Travis!
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

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

Flexible Cancelation

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

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is best for adults.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

8 Hours 4 Hours
1 Person
$800.00
$600.00
2 People
$800.00
$600.00
Pay $100 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.
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About Your Guide

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Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Travis G.

Certified Damn Good Guide
Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Independent Guide 15 years of exp.
Captain Travis grew up on St. Charles Bay near Rockport, Texas and started guiding professionally in 2006. He specializes in rockport fly fishing trips sight casting to redfish on the shallow flats of the middle coast, from Hell's Bay poling skiffs. The Boats: 2001 Hell's Bay Boatworks Waterman 18; no liner, side console, powered with a F60 Yamaha 2000 Hell's Bay Boatworks Waterman 16 Mosquito Lagoon; no liner, tiller, powered with a Mercury 25 two...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Travis

Travis G.

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide 15 years of exp.
Captain Travis grew up on St. Charles Bay near Rockport, Texas and started guiding professionally in 2006. He specializes in rockport fly fishing trips sight casting to redfish on the shallow flats of the middle coast, from Hell's Bay poling skiffs.

The Boats:

2001 Hell's Bay Boatworks Waterman 18; no liner, side console, powered with a F60 Yamaha
2000 Hell's Bay Boatworks Waterman 16 Mosquito Lagoon; no liner, tiller, powered with a Mercury 25 two stroke
2003 Hell's Bay Glades
Skiff hull 5, no liner, tiller Yamaha 25hp
All boats are rigged for the ultimate in shallow poling performance
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Rockport, Texas
Areas Fished
  • Aransas Bay
  • San Antonio Bay

About Your Boat

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Boat photo for Sight Casting Safari
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Boat photo for Sight Casting Safari
Boat photo for Sight Casting Safari
Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Waterman
Boat Length
18'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Waterman
Boat Length
18'
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

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

Flexible Cancelation

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

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is best for adults.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
View Full Species Seasonality Chart »
  • 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

  • Fly Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Non-marking boat shoes or flip flops, Any drinks other than water, A hat that will stay on under power and with a dark underside, Rain gear or a jacket depending on season, Lunch for full day trips. Rods, reels, tackle, flies included.
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.
In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0
based on 1 review

Clay

Verified Review

March 15

Travis is great! Easy going. Super knowledgeable. A+. Would def book him again.

Clay

Verified Review

March 15

Travis is great! Easy going. Super knowledgeable. A+. Would def book him again.
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Captain Experiences is home to 1,600+ quality, vetted fishing and hunting guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.
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, 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.