Tails Up Guide Service offers inshore fishing adventures serving the areas of Rockport, Portland, Port Aransas, and Aransas Pass, Texas. Captain James Sabo has over 20 years of fishing experience, with 17 years of experience fishing the flats. He knows all the best spots in the area, and he’ll make sure you have a productive trip.
He fishes aboard a 25’ Haynie center console boat that provides a comfortable ride for up to 5 anglers. It can travel in the shallowest of water to catch the biggest inshore fish. The boat has quality Garmin marine electronics, a trolling motor, and an anchoring system, all designed to give you the best inshore fishing experience.
Capt. James specializes in fishing with topwater lures and soft plastics, although he is also happy to fish with live or dead bait at the customer’s preference. This could include mullet, mud minnow, crabs, and sea lice, depending on the type of fish that is being targeted.
These are prolific waters, so you can expect to come across a variety of prized inshore species. Your trip will involve sight casting and shallow water stalking for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Flounder, and sometimes also Sheepshead, Jack Crevalle, and even Tarpon.
All anglers need to buy a Texas saltwater fishing license with a saltwater stamp before their trip. You can buy these at Texas Parks and Wildlife, Deep Sea Headquarters in Port Aransas Texas, or at Rockport Tackle Town. Children under the age of 13 should have a life jacket, as the type 1 vests supplied on the boat can be uncomfortable for smaller kids.
All you need to do is book a trip with Tails Up Guide Service, and you’re in for a great Rockport fishing adventure!
Rating summary
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Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
84%
Caught fish
100%
San Antonio, Texas
Jun 10, 2021
Half Day Trip
We had an awesome fishing trip with captain James and would highly recommend him. He is willing to go the extra mile to ensure you have a good time and catch as many fish as possible. We left the launch promptly at 5:45am to make sure we could get to the hot trout spot before anybody else could get it and then he stayed a little overtime when the reds suddenly turned on at another spot. We limited out on trout and reds. I know it does not always workout that way but he is willing to do what it takes to find the fish. Will definitely use him on our next fishing trip!!
We had an awesome fishing trip with captain James and would highly recommend him. He is willing to go the extra mile to ensure...
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Dallas, TX
May 24, 2023
Half Day Trip
Capt. James patiently and professionally helped this family of 4 adult beginners and a toddler have a great time fishing. Appreciate he safely got us out of choppy water to a calm area where the fish were only too happy to land on our lines.
Capt. James patiently and professionally helped this family of 4 adult beginners and a toddler have a great time fishing. Appreciate...
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SWINNEY SWTCH, TX
Sep 16, 2022
Full Day Trip
Limited out in 1.5 hours. Doesn't get much better than that. James puts you on fish no doubt. Skills, the boy has skills!
Limited out in 1.5 hours. Doesn't get much better than that. James puts you on fish no doubt. Skills, the boy has skills!
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College Station, TX
Jun 2, 2022
Full Day Trip
Great time, put us on fish quick!
Great time, put us on fish quick!
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United States
Jul 26, 2021
Half Day Trip
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (26)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
84%
Caught fish
100%
San Antonio, Texas
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Half Day Trip on June 10, 2021
We had an awesome fishing trip with captain James and would highly recommend him. He is willing to go the extra mile to ensure you have a good time and catch as many fish as possible. We left the launch promptly at 5:45am to make sure we could get to the hot trout spot before anybody else could get it and then he stayed a little overtime when the reds suddenly turned on at another spot. We limited out on trout and reds. I know it does not always workout that way but he is willing to do what it takes to find the fish. Will definitely use him on our next fishing trip!!
We had an awesome fishing trip with captain James and would highly recommend him. He is willing to go the extra mile to ensure you have a good time and catch as many fish as possible. We left the launch promptly at 5:45am to make sure we could get to the hot trout spot before anybody else could get it and then he stayed a little overtime when the reds suddenly turned on at another spot. We limited out on trout and reds. I know it does not always workout that way but he is willing to do what...
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Dallas, TX
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Half Day Trip on May 24, 2023
Capt. James patiently and professionally helped this family of 4 adult beginners and a toddler have a great time fishing. Appreciate he safely got us out of choppy water to a calm area where the fish were only too happy to land on our lines.
Capt. James patiently and professionally helped this family of 4 adult beginners and a toddler have a great time fishing. Appreciate he safely got us out of choppy water to a calm area where the fish were only too happy to land on our lines.
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SWINNEY SWTCH, TX
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Full Day Trip on September 16, 2022
Limited out in 1.5 hours. Doesn't get much better than that. James puts you on fish no doubt. Skills, the boy has skills!
Limited out in 1.5 hours. Doesn't get much better than that. James puts you on fish no doubt. Skills, the boy has skills!
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College Station, TX
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Full Day Trip on June 2, 2022
Great time, put us on fish quick!
Great time, put us on fish quick!
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United States
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Half Day Trip on July 26, 2021
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