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When In Rome Guide Service

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(46 reviews)
• Angler's Choice
301 J C Barr Boulevard
Port Aransas, TX, United States

Capt. Kevin offers bay fishing trips picking up in Port Aransas. A Rockport or Aransas Pass pickup can be arranged. When I’m Rome caters to all ages and is family-friendly!

You can expect lots of action with rod and reel in hand. At times we do use dead bait but, normally when using bait it’s live perch, mullet, croaker, and shrimp. If you are wanting an artificial-only trip, that can be provided. Capt. Kevin is proficient with all soft plastics and hard baits targeting Reds, Trout, and Flounder. You name the game, and we will provide it. We fish with rod and reel in hand and it’s up to you to set the hook.

The 2017 Shoalwater 23 Cat, which can fish up to 4 anglers, is the first choice in bay fishing. Powered by a 250 HP Yamaha SHO engine, it uses all the modern fish-finder and GPS technology for good navigation. We will be using light tackle to catch Black Drum, Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, as well as Flounder.

Capt. Kevin will supply you with all the rods, reels, tackle, and bait you’ll need for your trip

Be sure to bring your licenses, an ice chest is provided for drinks along with dry storage.

  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Child Friendly
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $500
    You can expect lots of action with rod and reel in hand. At times we do use dead bait but, normally when using bait it's live perch, mullet, croaker, and shrimp. If you are wanting an artificial-only trip, that can be provided. Capt. Kevin is proficient with all soft plastics and hard baits targeting Reds, Trout, and Flounder. You name the game, and we will provide it. But we don’t soak dead bait in rod holders. We fish with rod and reel in hand and it's up to you to set the hook.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    $500
    You can expect lots of action with rod and reel in hand. At times, we do use dead bait but normally, when using bait, it's live perch, mullet, croaker, and shrimp. If you are wanting an artificial-only trip, that can be provided. Capt. Kevin is proficient with all soft plastics and hard baits targeting Red, Trout, and Flounder. You name the game, and we will provide it. But we don’t soak dead bait in rod holders. We fish with rod and reel in hand and it's up to you to set the hook.
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $800
    You can expect lots of action with rod and reel in hand. At times we do use dead bait but, normally when using bait it's live perch, mullet, croaker, and shrimp. If you are wanting an artificial-only trip, that can be provided. Capt. Kevin is proficient with all soft plastics and hard baits targeting Reds, Trout, and Flounder. You name the game, and we will provide it. But we don’t soak dead bait in rod holders. We fish with rod and reel in hand and it's up to you to set the hook.
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About the Captain

Kevin Kolojaco
Port Aransas, Texas, United States
ID & License verified
46 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2022
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I've fished all my life. As a kid was fortunate to grow up spending a lot of time on the coast with my dad on his shrimp boat or fishing costal bay systems.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead

Boat specs

Shoalwater (Bay boat) originally built in 2017. Powered by a 250HP Yahama engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Usually nearshore for Snapper
Bottom Fishing
Popping
Shrimp and a popping cork
Drift Fishing
Flounder Gigging
I have a 24' flounder boat available for trips

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 46 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (53)
5 hour trip with Kevin in March \u201823
Great experience
Great experience
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
74%
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D.r. M.
Colorado Springs, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Capt Kevin is great!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip (PM) on March 15, 2023
Kevin took me and my family out yesterday and we had a great time.  He is very friendly, full of stories, but most importantly,...
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ANDREW N.
Kansas City, MO
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on January 10, 2023
As we started planning our trip to Port Aransas, I decided to look for a guided fishing opportunity. The When In Rome Guide...
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Shane R.
Northlake, TX
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5 hour trip with Kevin in March ‘23

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip (AM) on March 24, 2023
Kevin was an absolute blast to go fishing with. He was great with my wife and 10 year old boy. He kept us laughing the whole...
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David W.
Cedar Hill, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Captain Kevin

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on October 8, 2022
We had a great trip with Captain Kevin. He had great communication before the trip and even adjusted our start time based on...
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Cara B.
Plano, IL
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Kevin

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip (AM) on February 25, 2023
Kevin was very friendly knowledgeable and informative. He made the experience great. On a day where it seemed like no one around...
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FAQs about When In Rome Guide Service

When In Rome Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • $500 per group, additional $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • $500 per group, additional $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • $800 per group, additional $100 per person after 2 guests - 7 Hour Trip (7 hours)
When you book a trip with When In Rome Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
Trips booked with When In Rome Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
When In Rome Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
When In Rome Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle (Usually nearshore for Snapper )
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Popping (Shrimp and a popping cork)
  • Drift Fishing
  • Flounder Gigging (I have a 24' flounder boat available for trips )
Top targeted fish species with When In Rome Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spotted Seatrout