Jody Starr Outfitting
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Famous for its incredible beaches, birdwatching, the Texas Maritime Museum, and of course, fishing, Rockport attracts numerous nature lovers each year. If you're eager to explore the best that these plentiful waters have in store, booking a trip with Jody Starr Outfitting is a safe bet. They offer premier inshore guided trips for anglers of all skill levels. Capt. Jody Starr has 35 years of experience, and he can't wait to share his knowledge with you.
Spend a day aboard his 25' Haynie bay boat, fresh out of the box in 2019. It still has that new boat smell and comes with the latest marine electronics and safety gear, a 350 HP Mercury engine, a wireless trolling motor, and a live bait tank. It also has 2 onboard coolers – one for your refreshments and one for the catch. It can accommodate up to 4 anglers fishing in full comfort (less when fly fishing).
Fly fishing is reserved for a maximum of 2 anglers, out of which one person can fish at a time. Just make sure to bring your own gear. If you're more into the conventional tackle, the captain will supply the top-notch equipment by various brands (mostly Falcon). You'll get to choose between lures and live bait, which is sometimes caught before, and sometimes during the trip.
You'll get your lines wet in just 10–30 minutes after leaving the dock and Capt. Jody will show you his favorite secret spots. Depending on the bite, you'll get to reel in Trout, Redfish, and Flounder, as well as Black Drum. You'll be fishing until you reach the limits or you can stay out there and just relax in the sun.
After the trip, the captain will clean and fillet your catch free of charge. Kids of all ages are welcome to join, just bring your own life jackets for the smallest of them. You should also purchase licenses before the trip and bring any food/drinks of your choice.
All aboard!
Famous for its incredible beaches, birdwatching, the Texas Maritime Museum, and of course, fishing, Rockport attracts numerous nature lovers each year. If you're eager to explore the best that these plentiful waters have in store, booking a trip with Jody Starr Outfitting is a safe bet. They offer premier inshore guided trips for anglers of all skill levels. Capt. Jody Starr has 35 years of experience, and he can't wait to share his knowledge with you.
Spend a day aboard his 25' Haynie bay boat, fresh out of the box in 2019. It still has that new boat smell and comes with the latest marine electronics and safety gear, a 350 HP Mercury engine, a wireless trolling motor, and a live bait tank. It also has 2 onboard coolers – one for your refreshments and one for the catch. It can accommodate up to 4 anglers fishing in full comfort (less when fly fishing).
Fly fishing is reserved for a maximum of 2 anglers, out of which one person can fish at a time. Just make sure to bring your own gear. If you're more into the conventional tackle, the captain will supply the top-notch equipment by various brands (mostly Falcon). You'll get to choose between lures and live bait, which is sometimes caught before, and sometimes during the trip.
You'll get your lines wet in just 10–30 minutes after leaving the dock and Capt. Jody will show you his favorite secret spots. Depending on the bite, you'll get to reel in Trout, Redfish, and Flounder, as well as Black Drum. You'll be fishing until you reach the limits or you can stay out there and just relax in the sun.
After the trip, the captain will clean and fillet your catch free of charge. Kids of all ages are welcome to join, just bring your own life jackets for the smallest of them. You should also purchase licenses before the trip and bring any food/drinks of your choice.
All aboard!

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Jody was very informative and hand on. He taught us how to fish for trout. He was patient and fun!! Will return!! Absolutely recommend.

Capt. Jody worked hard to get on the fish, and is knowledgeable on how to land your limit.
Captain Jody was amazing and very patient with our group. He took us to great fishing spots ~ my son caught his first fish at sea, a 28.5” red drum! My dad also caught a 30” red drum! We all had the best time and highly recommend Captain Jody!
Big thanks to Capt-Jody; he got us on some spotted seatrout. Alex and I both caught a trout on our first cast, then it was nonstop. We ended up catching 58 trout and kept our first 6 in the slot. Great time.

Captain Jody was ALL IN for our bay fishing trip with me and my young sons. What was a challenging morning with the tide, weather and lack of bite, turned into a VERY productive afternoon! He never gave up and we kept moving until we started catching, and boy did we! Overall, Jody has a great disposition, is very knowledgeable and will get you on the fish. I have been on trips where the guide will simply tuck tail and give up, but Jody was persistent and pleasant at the same time. We are so thankful that he made our trip so memorable. We will be booking again with him again in the future.
We got off to a late start—totally our fault since we fished the night before and stayed out a bit too late. Capt. Jody was super understanding and didn’t mind us arriving a little later than planned. He even recommended a great spot for breakfast and helped us stock up on cold drinks and snacks for the trip. Finally, we got to fish Rockport! Capt. Jody took us to several prime spots, where a couple of us had a chance to wade, while others fished from the boat. By the end of the trip, we had an awesome catch of redfish and black drum. Capt. Jody truly knew where to find them, and we had a blast! Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a memorable fishing trip in Rockport!"
Jody Starr is an amazing captain. We caught over a dozen fish with most of them being keepers. His boat and fishing gear was in great condition and he made us feel comfortable the whole trip. But even more than being an amazing captain, he was an amazing friend and guide to my young daughters (age 7 and 12). He treated them like his own and made the trip memorable for them. They had a blast and can't wait to go again. He showed patience, care, and effort in helping them catch fish. Both caught a limit worth and I'm pretty sure him and my youngest daughter are good buddies now. I truly appreciate his efforts and amazing attitude helping make this family fishing trip a success. I highly recommend Jody Starr if you ever get the chance. Thanks again Captain.

It was a tough day on the water but did the best we could. Captain used live & dead shrimp and was always there to bait and cast for those who needed it on the boat. Caught 8 black drum and 1 red and countless undersized fish when other boats/charters were struggling for the day. We changed spots often in pursuit of feeding fish. Captain was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive to our needs.

Captain Jody was not only very professional but very easy to get along with. Quick with the net and determined to fill the box. Nobody can control foul weather but Captain Jody made the absolute best of a mediocre situation and filled our limit of trout.

Capt. Starr was amazing with our boys. Despite the white caps in the bay Mr. Starr put us on fish and kept us safe and comfortable. Awesome trip.
Jody was very informative and hand on. He taught us how to fish for trout. He was patient and fun!! Will return!! Absolutely recommend.
caught our limit of trout and caught a really nice red fish. highly recommend him

Thank you. had a great time.

This is our 2nd time fishing with Capt Jody! We caught a ton of fish and he is a joy to be around! We would fish with him any day of the week!

thank Y’all, I had a great time . looking forward to seeing y’all again.

Capt. Jody worked hard to get on the fish, and is knowledgeable on how to land your limit.

it was a awesome trip , great time
Captain Jody was amazing and very patient with our group. He took us to great fishing spots ~ my son caught his first fish at sea, a 28.5” red drum! My dad also caught a 30” red drum! We all had the best time and highly recommend Captain Jody!
Rockport, Texas, United States
Captain Jody Starr has been fishing professionally for over 35 years, and his first encounter with fishing happened at a really young age when he was only 10. Fishing runs in his family, and he loves every aspect of it. The best part of the job to him is the challenge – never knowing what's around the corner and constantly meeting new people who share the same passion.
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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 4% charge will apply.
