Chasing Tails Guide Service 

5.0/5 (2 reviews)
 
State licensed
 5801 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX 78597, United States

Chasing Tails Guide Service 

Up to 9 miles
South Padre Island, TX, United States
24 ft
4
5.0/5 (2 reviews)

Spend a fun and enjoyable day on the bountiful waters of Texas and make long-lasting memories together with Chasing Tails Guide Service. Based out of South Padre Island, Captain Heath Schley can take you to numerous fishing grounds and show you the beauty of fishing in this area. From inshore and backcountry waters to reefs and wrecks, he’ll take you to the best spots and make sure you have the best chance of catching fish.

Your adventure starts on a 24’ Majek Reaper bay boat that can safely take up to 4 guests. It runs on a 300 HP Suzuki engine, uses GPS and a fishfinder, along with other navigation gear, and also comes with a livewell. The boat will provide a safe and quick ride to your target spots, with everything you need for a productive day.

On your trip, you and the captain will have plenty of fun trying to catch Flounder, Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Black Drum. To do so, you can use bottom fishing, drift fishing, and popping on light tackle. You’re welcome to keep your catch and take it home or feel free to just release it back into the water.

Capt. Heath will supply all the rods, reels, tackle, and lures needed for the trip. He’ll also cover you for drinks and offer a free fish cleaning service after the trip. Before coming on board, all you need to do is get a fishing license and bring some snacks.

Come spend a day fishing with Chasing Tails Guide Service and have a trip to remember!

Spend a fun and enjoyable day on the bountiful waters of Texas and make long-lasting memories together with Chasing Tails Guide Service. Based out of South Padre Island, Captain Heath Schley can take you to numerous fishing grounds and show you the beauty of fishing in this area. From inshore and backcountry waters to reefs and wrecks, he’ll take you to the best spots and make sure you have the best chance of catching fish.

Your adventure starts on a 24’ Majek Reaper bay boat that can safely take up to 4 guests. It runs on a 300 HP Suzuki engine, uses GPS and a fishfinder, along with other navigation gear, and also comes with a livewell. The boat will provide a safe and quick ride to your target spots, with everything you need for a productive day.

On your trip, you and the captain will have plenty of fun trying to catch Flounder, Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Black Drum. To do so, you can use bottom fishing, drift fishing, and popping on light tackle. You’re welcome to keep your catch and take it home or feel free to just release it back into the water.

Capt. Heath will supply all the rods, reels, tackle, and lures needed for the trip. He’ll also cover you for drinks and offer a free fish cleaning service after the trip. Before coming on board, all you need to do is get a fishing license and bring some snacks.

Come spend a day fishing with Chasing Tails Guide Service and have a trip to remember!

Heath Schley
Captain
Heath Schley
23 years of experience
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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5 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:45 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
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John Lohman
John Lohman
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Texas, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Great guide great day on the bay
5 Hour Trip on July 30, 20252 adults1 child

What a fantastic morning on the bay at SPI with Captain Heath. He knew exactly where to go to get all the fish we wanted. Had a limit of trout in less than an hour and then spent 3.5 hours searching for other fish all over the bay. Caught 2 huge reds that were 35-45 lbs each and then 2 nice black drums. Worked easily with our first time 8 year old fisherman, patient and very helpful, a fantastic teacher on what to do and how to get the fish to the boat. Highly recommend and we’ll be back with Heath again next time we’re in town.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Joseph Robles
Joseph Robles
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2021
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome time!!!
5 Hour Trip on June 24, 20252 adults2 children

Capt Heath put us on the fish early and limited out on trout in about an hour. His knowledge of the area was fantastic and took us to some great spots.

FAQs about Chasing Tails Guide Service

Chasing Tails Guide Service offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Chasing Tails Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with Chasing Tails Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
Chasing Tails Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Chasing Tails Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Chasing Tails Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Heath Schley
Heath Schley
Heath Schley

South Padre Island, Texas, United States

1 Fishing Report
2 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2016

Captain Heath grew up fishing the Lower Laguna Madre with his father who loved fishing. His love for fishing and the outdoors grew quickly on Capt. Heath, and it became his passion and drive to become a guide.

1 Fishing Report
2 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2016

Captain Heath grew up fishing the Lower Laguna Madre with his father who loved fishing. His love for fishing and the outdoors grew quickly on Capt. Heath, and it became his passion and drive to become a guide.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Majek
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in South Padre Island right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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