Just Add Water Guide Service
Just Add Water Guide Service
Discover the diversity of fishing opportunities in South Texas with Just Add Water Guide Service. Based out of Rockport, you'll explore back lake marshes, shallow flats, and deeper waters during a fantastic inshore fishing trip. Captain Jay Nichols is a true Texan. Raised in Galveston, his family moved south when he was 14. Having fished his whole life, competing in Bass and saltwater tournaments, he promises to share all his secrets with you.
Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and many more delicious fish awaits you along the bays and flats. Using the latest Waterloo and Shimano rods and reels, along with a range of live and artificial bait, you'll be in a pole position to attract the bite of these monsters.
Just Add Water Guide Service is passionate about introducing young people to the outdoor life at every opportunity. Bring your kids aboard and, who knows, maybe one day they'll repay the favor and bring you back to Capt. Jay Nichols. Everything you need for a fun and productive day is waiting for you, and the fish is calling your name.
Come and explore this fishing paradise and make some everlasting memories.
Discover the diversity of fishing opportunities in South Texas with Just Add Water Guide Service. Based out of Rockport, you'll explore back lake marshes, shallow flats, and deeper waters during a fantastic inshore fishing trip. Captain Jay Nichols is a true Texan. Raised in Galveston, his family moved south when he was 14. Having fished his whole life, competing in Bass and saltwater tournaments, he promises to share all his secrets with you.
Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and many more delicious fish awaits you along the bays and flats. Using the latest Waterloo and Shimano rods and reels, along with a range of live and artificial bait, you'll be in a pole position to attract the bite of these monsters.
Just Add Water Guide Service is passionate about introducing young people to the outdoor life at every opportunity. Bring your kids aboard and, who knows, maybe one day they'll repay the favor and bring you back to Capt. Jay Nichols. Everything you need for a fun and productive day is waiting for you, and the fish is calling your name.
Come and explore this fishing paradise and make some everlasting memories.
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Guide did a great job of putting us on fish and keeping us laughing. Looking forward to our next trip!
We had a great trip with Jay. It wasn’t easy, we had to search and work for it. The two of us limited out on Reds and added additional 3 black drum. Jays knowledgeable and we learned some new things. Jay goes above and beyond when he processes your fish too. There’s no waste, he even cuts out the red fish collars !!
My wife encouraged me to book a guided fishing trip on our vacation to the Texas coast. I was so glad that I went with Capt Jay. I have never been on an airboat before, so this was a treat. Capt Jay made the day extremely pleasurable and graciously provided the information he shared with me. I learned a lot of new things about saltwater fishing as I usually am a freshwater guy. We started the day looking for redfish, hoping to get our limit early so we could target black drum. Unfortunately, the fish we not as cooperative as we would have liked. After catching the first two reds around 10:30 in the morning, Capt Jay went looking for the third one. They became elusive, but that did not deter Capt Jay. During our search, Capt Jay was able to help me start to learn how to read the water for fish movement. His eyes were much keener than mine. They should be with 20+ years of experience. We were finally able to get the third keeper at about 3 pm and called it a day. It was a tough day on the water, but Capt Jay was persistent in helping me limit out. I highly recommend Capt Jay. He will make your day on the water worthwhile. His pleasant personality and storytelling will make the fishing even better. Thanks Capt Jay for a great day!!!
My trip with Jay went far beyond my expectations. He is a very experienced Fishing Guide. He worked hard for our fish and the mission was accomplished. I saw some back bays I never knew were there. A Back Bay Adventure plus a Fishing Adventure!
FAQs about Just Add Water Guide Service
- US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Winter Weekday Special (6 hours)
- US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Fishing (4 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Spring/Summer (6 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (6 hours)
- GPS
- Live bait well
- Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano and Waterloo)
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Inshore fishing (Bayfishing)
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing (Bring your own equipment)
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Speckled Trout
Your captain
Born into a family of avid anglers, Captain Jay was on the water from a young age. Raised in Galveston before the family moved south when he was 14, he's also a true Texan. Taking after his father, Capt. Jay has shown his talents in several Bass tournaments and has even guided clients to compete. With a lifetime's experience behind him, he has everything you'll need for a productive day on the water.
Born into a family of avid anglers, Captain Jay was on the water from a young age. Raised in Galveston before the family moved south when he was 14, he's also a true Texan. Taking after his father, Capt. Jay has shown his talents in several Bass tournaments and has even guided clients to compete. With a lifetime's experience behind him, he has everything you'll need for a productive day on the water.
Real catches by this captain
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What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
How cancellations work
Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
What the listing policies are
Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
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