CFT Guide Service
CFT Guide Service
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Visit the charming community of Aransas Pass and treat yourself to a couple of days of relaxation and fishing with CFT Guide Service. The charter is operated by Captain Tyler Smiley, a coast guard licensed captain who's spent years fishing the bays and flats in and around Port Aransas, Aransas Pass, and Rockport. He knows his way around the area and will do his best to make your fishing trip as memorable and enjoyable as possible.
Your boat for the day will be a 22' sea hunt bay/offshore boat. Capable of getting into some of those shallow bays and making runs offshore. Now offering state water fishing trips.
You'll be going after a wide variety of species including Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, and flounder in the bays, as well as Kingfish, sharks, Red Snapper, and many more on our state water trips. Each trip includes all the necessary fishing gear, lures, and bait. Just make sure to get your Texas fishing license.
On board, the captain will provide you with water, Gatorade, and chips, as well as other soft drinks and snacks upon request. After you've completed your trip, the crew will help you clean your catch so you can take it home for a delicious meal.
Families with children are welcome and so are anglers of all skill levels. Grab the opportunity to fish the exciting waters surrounding Aransas Pass and book a trip with CFT Guide Service!
Visit the charming community of Aransas Pass and treat yourself to a couple of days of relaxation and fishing with CFT Guide Service. The charter is operated by Captain Tyler Smiley, a coast guard licensed captain who's spent years fishing the bays and flats in and around Port Aransas, Aransas Pass, and Rockport. He knows his way around the area and will do his best to make your fishing trip as memorable and enjoyable as possible.
Your boat for the day will be a 22' sea hunt bay/offshore boat. Capable of getting into some of those shallow bays and making runs offshore. Now offering state water fishing trips.
You'll be going after a wide variety of species including Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, and flounder in the bays, as well as Kingfish, sharks, Red Snapper, and many more on our state water trips. Each trip includes all the necessary fishing gear, lures, and bait. Just make sure to get your Texas fishing license.
On board, the captain will provide you with water, Gatorade, and chips, as well as other soft drinks and snacks upon request. After you've completed your trip, the crew will help you clean your catch so you can take it home for a delicious meal.
Families with children are welcome and so are anglers of all skill levels. Grab the opportunity to fish the exciting waters surrounding Aransas Pass and book a trip with CFT Guide Service!
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What anglers say
All reviews (37)
CFT guide services or Captain Tyler was a great adventure from the beginning to end. Captain Tyler is very knowledgeable of the Port A Bay and surrounding areas. He's been fishing for many years offshore and bay areas. We had 3 adults on this trip including my wife and he always made sure her line was in the water so she could keep catching fish. We had our limits on our fist stop in about 3 hours. But that didn't slow us down we caught so many fish we ran out of shrimp and had to go buy more, most guides would have called it a day after you had limits but not Tyler we just caught and released fish until we were tired of catching them. Tyler had a great on the water lunch spot and after lunch he spent trying to get us on the Big Red Fish. We caught several Reds in the slot. We would recommend this trip to anyone and will be booking again with CFT Guide Services.
Thank y’all for coming out guys I had a great time with y’all!!
We were scheduled for a mourning charter, but the weather was terrible, thunderstorms wind and heavy rain. Captain Mike was open that afternoon and said he would call if the weather improved. He called and said we could go out and he would pick us up closer to where we were staying. Because of the weather we had to hang in the bays, but Captain Mike kept us on fish all afternoon. It would of been nice to catch larger fish but we were busy and Captain Mike kept us all fishing.
I had my son and his girlfriend in from out of town and booked an afternoon trip with Captain Tyler. The trip was just PERFECT! I really wanted to show these guys a good time while they were in town and the charter was the highlight of their trip. We caught several fish. Released most, had a couple that got away and put one really nice Red in the box for fish tacos that night. Tyler was attentive, engaging, knowledgeable and very accommodating. I'll definitiely be gooking with him again. Thanks for a perfect day, Tyler!
Thank you so much Andrew! I had a great time with y’all and can’t wait to see you again!
I booked a trip with Capt Tyler for my mom’s birthday, and we were not disappointed! Tyler took us to so many spots trying to get us on the fish, but they just weren’t cooperating, so no fish for us, but we did have an incredible and unforgettable trip! We would do this again, and I would recommend Capt Tyler anytime! Thanks for a great afternoon!
We had a Great time out with Captain Tyler! We were fortunate enough to be the first group on his New Boat! Tyler went above and beyond to make sure that we had a successful trip and a great time!! Tyler made great allowances to work with our difficult schedule! Thank You Captain Tyler for a Wonderful Trip! The Loggins Family
Thank y’all so much for coming out. I had a great time and I’m sorry about the bad weather all morning but we were able to make it out atleast!
FAQs about CFT Guide Service
What are the trip rates for CFT Guide Service?
- US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with CFT Guide Service?
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
What's included in the trip price with CFT Guide Service?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks
- Drinks
What types of fishing does CFT Guide Service offer?
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
What fishing techniques does CFT Guide Service offer?
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Popping
- Drift fishing
Which fish species can I catch with CFT Guide Service?
- Black Drum
- Cobia
- Flounder
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Speckled Trout
Your captain
I'm originally from San Antonio but moved to Rockport after I graduated high school. I started my dream job working on boats and from then on I wanted to be the captain. I've been fishing my whole life, coming to port as a kid, and always going out on charter boats I decided that's what I wanted to do.
I'm originally from San Antonio but moved to Rockport after I graduated high school. I started my dream job working on boats and from then on I wanted to be the captain. I've been fishing my whole life, coming to port as a kid, and always going out on charter boats I decided that's what I wanted to do.
What is the boat like?
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Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
What's included in the trip price
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.
How you can pay
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
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:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Aransas Pass right now
Black Drum
Cobia
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Shark (Blacktip)
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