Hop in the airboat and let's get into the backcountry! If you like a big fight, put this fish in six inches of water and HANG ON! Texas Redfish are known for big things, like the pull of a fish that just doesn’t want to give up. Some gulf coast states farther east refer to these fish as spot-tail Bass. Texas Redfish are famous for the pale orange color during periods of deep salt water concentration to their burnt orange appearance on the shallow water flats. Saltwater fly fishing enthusiasts are discovering the exciting world of approaching these fish in their favorite skinny water haunts. Fly fishing is a growing segment of anglers pursuing Redfish. Our slot limit on Redfish includes those fish that range from 20 to 28 inches and in State residents are allowed to retain one oversized fish aka “bull Reds”. Let us introduce you to salt water fishing for the toughest fighter in inshore waters. Port O'Connor Trout are commonly caught along with these fish as they frequent the same structure at times.
Port O'Connor saltwater fishing includes a number of approaches including wade fishing, boat fishing with bait, airboat fishing, saltwater fly fishing, and drift fishing. Many Texas Bass fishing enthusiasts find stalking this quarry to be an awesome change of pace from the inland lake crowd. Texas Redfish commonly travel in schools. Sight fishing approaches include watching for tails in skinny water using my airboat. Redfish lodge themselves in shallow waters of less than a foot deep during warmer periods and love to feed with their heads down nudging and sifting the bottom with their somewhat pointed nose. In this posture, seeing their tails looks like small peach colored butterflies on the surface of the water. At times, when the fish are shallow, they will expose their back which is referred to as backing fish. You want to talk about buck fever, making the perfect cast while fly fishing and lure fishing at these targets can leave you shaken, not stirred! As a fishing guide, I’ve tackled these fish throughout my career and they are a blast to catch.
You can easily read about these fish as Texas saltwater fishing reports abound on numerous web pages along the gulf coast states. I publish numerous articles a month detailing our experiences and tactics along with lure selections and approaches.
This trip was a "blast!" Kris, Mark and all the guides and staff were great! We had bluebird skies and still killed ducks and geese! My hat goes off to them! If you are serious about hunting give these guys a call. You will NOT be disappointed.
Carter H.
Concord, NC
I have hunted with several guide services in the Katy and Eagle Lake Area and none have been as organized and professional as Kris and his guides. They can put you on the birds even when the conditions are less than ideal.
Taplin Engineering
Houston, TX
If you've ever hunted...and been disappointed by big outfitters who cycle hunters through on an assembly-line hunt, then you've got to come down and hunt with Kris. Find out for yourself how good goose hunting can be when you get away from the crowds!
Brian N.
Spring, TX