CFT Guide Service
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!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (19)
+16Angler rating
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
Jul 21, 2021
Full Day Trip
Full day trip (8hr) with captain Tyler 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, 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...
Captain replied
WISC RAPIDS, WI
Jul 6, 2021
Half Day Trip (AM)
Fishing with Tyler
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...
Corpus Christi, Texas
Sep 5, 2021
Channel fishing trip mid day
Capt Tyler is AWESOME!
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!...
Captain replied
Coppell, TX
Oct 12, 2021
Half Day Trip (PM)
Afternoon with Capt Tyler
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...
United States
Jun 28, 2021
Half Day Trip (AM)
Half a Day with Captain Tyler
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...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (19)
+16Angler rating
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
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
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
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing with Tyler
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
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
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
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Afternoon with Capt Tyler
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
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
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
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