CFT Guide Service
+28Visit 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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Tyler Smiley
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Appropriate for children
87%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
48%
Greenville, TX
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Full day trip (8hr) with captain Tyler CFT Guide services
Full Day Trip on July 21, 2021
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.
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,...
WISC RAPIDS, WI
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Half Day Trip (AM) on July 6, 2021
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.
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.
Corpus Christi, Texas
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Capt Tyler is AWESOME!
Channel fishing trip mid day on September 5, 2021
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!
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...
Coppell, TX
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Half Day Trip (PM) on October 12, 2021
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!
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!
United States
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Half a Day with Captain Tyler
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 28, 2021
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
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
FAQs about CFT Guide Service
What are the trip rates for CFT Guide Service?
CFT Guide Service offers the following trip to customers:
- 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?
When you book a trip with CFT Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
What's included in the trip price with CFT Guide Service?
Trips booked with CFT Guide Service include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks
- Drinks
What types of fishing does CFT Guide Service offer?
CFT Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
- Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does CFT Guide Service offer?
CFT Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Popping
- Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with CFT Guide Service?
Top targeted fish species with CFT Guide Service include:
- Black Drum
- Cobia
- Flounder
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Spotted Seatrout
Your captain
Aransas Pass, Texas, United States
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.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Popping
Drift Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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)
Spotted Seatrout