Barnard's Guide Service
Barnard's Guide Service
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If you're ready to get hooked on fishing in Rockport, we've got you covered with Barnard's Guide Service. With Captain Tommy at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands with 37 years of guiding clients.
Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Black Drum, Redfish.On these trips, it's common to bottom fish using light tackle. Fish caught during the trip are yours to take home, so long as they're within the legal limit. The captain can even clean your catch for you. Have a cooler ready in the car!
Capt. Tommy runs a 22' Aweld boat that holds up to 4 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, as well as lures & fresh bait.
Trips with Barnard's Guide Service are great for kids, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. A few items to bring include snacks, drinks, sunglasses, a hat, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
You might need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Barnard's Guide Service?
If you're ready to get hooked on fishing in Rockport, we've got you covered with Barnard's Guide Service. With Captain Tommy at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands with 37 years of guiding clients.
Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Black Drum, Redfish.On these trips, it's common to bottom fish using light tackle. Fish caught during the trip are yours to take home, so long as they're within the legal limit. The captain can even clean your catch for you. Have a cooler ready in the car!
Capt. Tommy runs a 22' Aweld boat that holds up to 4 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, as well as lures & fresh bait.
Trips with Barnard's Guide Service are great for kids, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. A few items to bring include snacks, drinks, sunglasses, a hat, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
You might need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Barnard's Guide Service?
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We had a great morning on the water with Captain Tommy. The fishing was hard today and we didn't see any other boats pulling in fish but somehow Captain Tommy was able to get us on them. We ended the day with some slot reds and a black drum. Captain Tommy also taught us about the bait he uses and was a wealth of information. Highly recommend him.
Enjoyed fishing with yall !! Thanks for choosing me as your guide
This was our first time to use Thomas Barnard. Best decision we have made in a long time! He was the most thoughtful, kind, and considerate captain we have used through fishing booker we are two older people and he made sure we were comfortable and safe the whole trip. If you diffidently want a professional chose him!
Thanks for choosing me. Enjoyed fishing with yall !!!
Had an awesome fishing trip with Captain Tommy! He knew all the right spots and had me and my son on some great redfish all morning. What really stood out was how patient and great he was with my kid. He never rushed us and made the whole experience fun and stress-free. We had some awesome conversations too. Tommy is down to earth, easy to talk to, and just an all-around great dude. If you’re looking to book a fishing trip, don’t waste your time with anyone else. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your service !!! Enjoyed fishing with you and your son . You guys were a pleasure to fish with. Thanks for choosing me as your guide
This fishing trip was the absolute highlight of our whole family vacation! Our guide Thomas was AMAZING! He let my son drive the boat right out the gate and that made him so happy! We got to our spot and started catching fish within minutes! We had an absolute blast watching our son reel in many great Red and black drum! Thomas made our trip easy and super fun. We laughed and told stories all morning. I absolutely recommend this fishing guide to anyone who has adults or kids looking to catch some big reds! So thankful for Thomas and his great guiding today. We limited out and took home 3 bags of fish! Can’t wait to book again next vacation! If you’re on the fence about his services…. BOOK THE TRIP!
I absolutely enjoyed fishing with you Watching your 7 year old son do battle was awesome. Thanks again !!!
We booked to come down last minute for a trip before the 4th. Hit the water early and started fishing, nondelays, smooth ride, took home some nice drum, and we all had a blast. He did a great job, well be booking with him again, probably in the fall.
THANKS FOR CHOOSING ME AS YOUR GUIDE
