Artificial Action Guide Service

Artificial Action Guide Service operates out of Aransas Pass, TX, exploring the shallow flats and backcountry the area is famous for in search of Redfish and Speckled Trout. Head out for a great day of wade and drift fishing. Head home with some tasty fish and a ton of awesome memories!

You will be fishing aboard a 2020 23’ Haynie flats boat, built right here in Texas and designed specifically for the area’s endless shallows. Most trips focus on wade fishing, but you can also try drifting the flats if the conditions are right, and this boat is perfect for it.

Captain Larry Bell is dedicated to two things: providing great fishing trips and maintaining his beloved local fisheries. He is an artificials specialist who will take you to all his favorite fishing spots, using a variety of lures such as topwater plugs, soft plastics, and more to bring in big fish.

Captain Larry takes pride in promoting sustainable fishing methods and practices on all his trips. He encourages catch & release for fish you don’t want to eat. Trouts can only be kept if they are between 17"-23", 3 per person. Any Trout over 23" and any Redfish over 24” must be released, as these are the most likely to breed.

At the end of your trip, the fish you keep will be cleaned and filleted, ready to enjoy as soon as you get home. All tackle and lures are provided. Just bring your waders, your food and drink, and any other personal items, and get ready for a day of fun sportfishing.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $450
    This is a four-hour morning trip which focuses on wade fishing for Trout and Redfish using artificial baits only. You can sometimes also drift areas for the fish. It all depends on the conditions on the day. Any Trout over 23" and Red over 24" should be released as they are baby makers and Captain Larry is a strong conservationist. Trips can be wade or drift fishing, you pick.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    Spend the entire day fishing for Trout and Redfish on the flats and backwaters around Aransas Pass, TX. Head out in search of some great battles on artificials, reeling in tasty fish. Large Trout (23" plus) and Redfish (24" plus) should be released to help maintain a healthy fishery. Trips can be wade or drift fishing, you pick.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 240 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Friendly captain
98%
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97%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
85%
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Ellie M.
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Our THIRD trip with Larry!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 5, 2024
We really enjoy fishing with Larry. We’ve been on his boat three times **hidden content** and 2024). Very easy-going, very...
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Christopher V.
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 24, 2024
Thanks again for another great trip! Caught fish, explored news spots and had a blast. Looking forward to the next time I can...
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Sam B.
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Awesome day in the water

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 14, 2024
This was our first salt water trip using artifical lures and Captain Larry hoked us up. Put us on fish early and we caught...
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Mike S.
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Specs & Reds guru!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 2, 2024
Larry really knows his stuff. We caught reds, specs, flounder and blk drum. Larry is willing to help fisherman of any level...
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Jim J.
Sugar Land, TX
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Captain Larry checked all of the boxes!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 5, 2022
We have been on guided fishing trips with more than 100 fishing guides so we are no novices when it comes to the game! What...
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FAQs about Artificial Action Guide Service

Artificial Action Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Artificial Action Guide Service, you can expect the following amenity onboard:
  • GPS

Trips booked with Artificial Action Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Rods and reels if needed)
  • Lures (All artificial baits)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Any fish kept I clean and bag)
  • Drinks (I'll have water, you bring anything else you want)

Artificial Action Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Wade fishing)
  • Flats Fishing (Drift fishing)
  • Backcountry Fishing (Wade fishing)

Artificial Action Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Artificial bait)
  • Drift Fishing (On occasions)

Top targeted fish species with Artificial Action Guide Service include:
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Larry Bell
Aransas Pass, Texas, United States
240 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2018
Captain Larry Bell has been fishing for 35 years and specializes in targeting trophy inshore fish on artificials. Capt. Larry made the move to running charters to share his passion and his local waters with clients. He loves catching fish, loves being on the water, and is excited to share both these things with as many people as possible! Capt. Larry count himself very lucky to be able to pursue his passion for a living. Let him guide you around the bays and flats of Aransas Pass, TX in search of that fish of a lifetime!

The fish you can target

Redfish Redfish
Speckled Trout Speckled Trout

What the boat is like

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Haynie
Boat type
Flats boat

Engine model
Mercury 4 stroke
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Wade fishing
Flats Fishing
Drift fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Wade fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Artificial bait
Drift Fishing
On occasions

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Rods and reels if needed
Lures
All artificial baits
Catch cleaning & filleting
Any fish kept I clean and bag
Drinks
I'll have water, you bring anything else you want

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Aged 10 and up
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Lower slot fish
Catch and Release Mandatory
All Trout in 2021 will be catch and release only.

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

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