Tails Up Guide Service – Rockport 

5.0/5 (18 reviews)
 
State licensed
 100 Cove Harbor Dr, Rockport, TX 78382, United States

Tails Up Guide Service – Rockport 

 
State licensed
5.0/5 (18 reviews)
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100 Cove Harbor Dr
Rockport, TX, United States

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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 18 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (26)

Great morning  with Capt.James
Good stuff.
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Angler rating

16
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

84%

Caught fish

100%

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Darryl G.
Darryl G.

San Antonio, Texas

5.0/5

Jun 10, 2021

Half Day Trip

Half day trip with Captain James

VERIFIED

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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Replied on June 11, 2021
Thanks guys it was fun having y’all, hope to see y’all back real soon!!!
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Carissa P.
Carissa P.

Dallas, TX

5.0/5

May 24, 2023

Half Day Trip

Great morning with Capt.James

VERIFIED

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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Replied on May 24, 2023
Thank y’all for a great morning. Enjoyed having y’all!!!
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TRAVIS B.
TRAVIS B.

SWINNEY SWTCH, TX

5.0/5

Sep 16, 2022

Full Day Trip

Good stuff.

VERIFIED

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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Replied on September 18, 2022
Thank y’all. Looking forward to seeing y’all back soon!!!
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Robert B.
Robert B.

College Station, TX

5.0/5

Jun 2, 2022

Full Day Trip

Full day trip

VERIFIED

Great time, put us on fish quick!

Great time, put us on fish quick!  

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Replied on June 16, 2022
I really enjoyed fishing with y’all. Hope to see y’all back real soon.

Robert S.
Robert S.

United States

5.0/5

Jul 26, 2021

Half Day Trip

Fishing with James

VERIFIED

 

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Replied on August 15, 2021
Thank you mr. Smith. It was a pleasure having you. Hope to see you back real soon.

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 5 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 18 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (26)

Great morning  with Capt.James
Good stuff.
Good stuff.
+23

Angler rating

16
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

84%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 19 reviews
Showing: 5 of 19 reviews
Darryl G.
Darryl G.

San Antonio, Texas

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day trip with Captain James

VERIFIED

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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 Darryl G. recommends Tails Up Guide Service – Rockport

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 11, 2021
Thanks guys it was fun having y’all, hope to see y’all back real soon!!!
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Carissa P.
Carissa P.

Dallas, TX

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great morning with Capt.James

VERIFIED

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.  

 Carissa P. recommends Tails Up Guide Service – Rockport

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on May 24, 2023
Thank y’all for a great morning. Enjoyed having y’all!!!
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TRAVIS B.
TRAVIS B.

SWINNEY SWTCH, TX

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Good stuff.

VERIFIED

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!  

 TRAVIS B. recommends Tails Up Guide Service – Rockport

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 18, 2022
Thank y’all. Looking forward to seeing y’all back soon!!!
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Robert B.
Robert B.

College Station, TX

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day trip

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on June 2, 2022

Great time, put us on fish quick!

Great time, put us on fish quick!  

 Robert B. recommends Tails Up Guide Service – Rockport

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 16, 2022
I really enjoyed fishing with y’all. Hope to see y’all back real soon.

Robert S.
Robert S.

United States

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with James

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on July 26, 2021

 

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 15, 2021
Thank you mr. Smith. It was a pleasure having you. Hope to see you back real soon.

FAQs about Tails Up Guide Service – Rockport

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2024
Boat manufacturer
Mowdy
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
47 knots
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