About Your Guide

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Rey R.

Certified Damn Good Guide

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Independent Guide

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quality

Talkative

Laid-back

This is your Captain speaking! Thank you for choosing me as your guide on the beautiful Laguna Madre. I’m dedicated to ensuring you have a blast, and with some luck, we’ll hook some fish! Fishing isn’t a sure thing—conditions shift fast, but we’ll adapt and keep hammering until we find the bite. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share this adventure with you. God bless, and I hope you love your time on the island!...

About Your Guide

Rey R.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide

This is your Captain speaking! Thank you for choosing me as your guide on the beautiful Laguna Madre. I’m dedicated to ensuring you have a blast, and with some luck, we’ll hook some fish! Fishing isn’t a sure thing—conditions shift fast, but we’ll adapt and keep hammering until we find the bite. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share this adventure with you. God bless, and I hope you love your time on the island! Please respect Mother Nature, keep our beaches clean, and don’t forget a valid fishing license. Let’s make memories and chase those fish! Tight lines, Capt. Rey

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

58 in king mackerel

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Fresh fish!

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

58 in king mackerel

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Fresh fish!

What’s your favorite band?

DMB

What’s your favorite sports team?

Houston Astros

What’s your drink of choice?

MILK

What do you want for Christmas this year?

New rod and reel f

How did you get started guiding?

Started as deckhand on the big party boats and just climbed the ladder to running my own charters now!

What makes you different from other guides?

I did it the right way!

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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.

South Padre Island, Texas

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

1/2

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Majek ILLUSION
Year Built: 2022
Boat Length: 25'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Majek ILLUSION
Year Built: 2022
Boat Length: 25'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Ultimate fishing machine built to hunt down fish 300hp Suzuki pushing a 25' majek runs like a Cadillac on the water, spared no expense!!!

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

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 small children.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

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.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart » View Recent South Padre Island Fishing Reports »

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

Bottom Fishing

Everything Else to Know

All gear 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 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 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.

Reviews

5.0

based on 8 reviews

Christopher

Verified Review

August 29

We had a great time Captin Ray is a awesome guy. Would absolutely recommend anyone to use him as there guide

Christopher

Verified Review

August 29

We had a great time Captin Ray is a awesome guy. Would absolutely recommend anyone to use him as there guide

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Trip: 5hr Power Fishing Trip

Jason

Verified Review

August 1

We had an incredible day fishing the Laguna Madre with Captain Rey out of South Padre Island.
From the moment we stepped on the boat, everything was professional and well-organized. He clearly knows these waters inside and out.

Jason

Verified Review

August 1

We had an incredible day fishing the Laguna Madre with Captain Rey out of South Padre Island.
From the moment we stepped on the boat, everything was professional and well-organized. He clearly knows these waters inside and out.

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Trip: Private Bay Fishing

Velma

Verified Review

June 27

Had a great time with Rey, he was fun, energetic and knew where to find the fish!!

Velma

Verified Review

June 27

Had a great time with Rey, he was fun, energetic and knew where to find the fish!!

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Trip: Private Bay Fishing

Jake

Verified Review

June 19

We had slot of fun fishing with Rey! He was patient with the kids, showed them how to use the reels and kept the bait on the hooks! He put us right on the fish and made sure we stayed fishing til we couldn’t fish anymore! Our family had a blast! Thanks Rey!

Jake

Verified Review

June 19

We had slot of fun fishing with Rey! He was patient with the kids, showed them how to use the reels and kept the bait on the hooks! He put us right on the fish and made sure we stayed fishing til we couldn’t fish anymore! Our family had a blast! Thanks Rey!

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Trip: Best Deal Online For SPI And PI

Jacob

Verified Review

April 2

Rey was an absolute great captain, very knowledgeable, very confident, professional, allowed us to have an awesome time. Knew his was around the boat and water. Helped us catch some great fish. I had my 4 year old along, who loves to fish and Rey was great with him as well. I would recommend anyone to go with him.

Jacob

Verified Review

April 2

Rey was an absolute great captain, very knowledgeable, very confident, professional, allowed us to have an awesome time. Knew his was around the boat and water. Helped us catch some great fish. I had my 4 year old along, who loves to fish and Rey was great with him as well. I would recommend anyone to go with him.

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Trip: 5hr Power Fishing Trip

Kelly

Verified Review

August 11

Rey knew the best spots to fish and we caught a lot of nice keepers. He was great with my two sons and would recommend using his guiding expertise again myself.

Kelly

Verified Review

August 11

Rey knew the best spots to fish and we caught a lot of nice keepers. He was great with my two sons and would recommend using his guiding expertise again myself.

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Trip: The Laguna Madre Expierence

Response from Rey:

Thank you Kelly I loved the positive energy yall brought along that was fantastic ! And we did catch some nice fish I'm glad you amd your sons had fun out on thr water with me! If your ever down here again gimme a call and we cam do it again! Cheers 🍻

Response from Rey:

Thank you Kelly I loved the positive energy yall brought along that was fantastic ! And we did catch some nice fish I'm glad you amd your sons had fun out on thr water with me! If your ever down here again gimme a call and we cam do it again! Cheers 🍻

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Josh

Verified Review

August 15

Awesome fella! Had a fun day with a group of guys last Wkend . Ended up booking a second trip with him since we limited out on trout and redfish , even picked up a few flounder and some huge trout we had to throw back . Highly recommend . He has a 25’ Majek with plenty room and a great ride .

Josh

Verified Review

August 15

Awesome fella! Had a fun day with a group of guys last Wkend . Ended up booking a second trip with him since we limited out on trout and redfish , even picked up a few flounder and some huge trout we had to throw back . Highly recommend . He has a 25’ Majek with plenty room and a great ride .

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Trip: Private Bay Fishing

Carlon

Verified Review

June 24

Great Captain knows when where and what and is absolutely great with kids!

Carlon

Verified Review

June 24

Great Captain knows when where and what and is absolutely great with kids!

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Trip: Best Deal Online For SPI And PI

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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, 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.

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