Tails Up Guide Service
+7Tails Up Guide Service offers guided inshore fishing trips in the bay systems around Rockport, Port Aransas, and Aransas Pass. Departing from whichever of these areas is convenient for you, the crew will provide you with a fishing trip to remember. Captain James Sabo grew up fishing, so he has plenty of experience and knowledge to put you on the fish.
You’ll be fishing aboard a modern Haynie center console that can travel in extremely shallow water and lead you to the biggest inshore fish. The boat has a Garmin GPS system, as well as a trolling motor and anchoring system to allow you to approach fearful fish and stay put while you target them.
You could be using a variety of fishing styles on your trip, from fishing with live and dead bait such as mullet, mud minnow, and sea lice, to using topwater lures and soft plastics, which are the captain’s specialty. It all depends on how you would prefer to fish and what the captain judges will be the most effective method for the conditions and target species.
There’s a variety of fish species that call these waters home, and there’s always something you can target. You can expect to go after the desirable and delicious Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, or Flounder. You could also hook Sheepshead, Jack Crevalle, and even Tarpon on occasion.
While the captain will supply all the appropriate rods, reels, bait, and lures, it is up to the customer to ensure that they arrive at the charter with a valid Texas saltwater fishing license with a saltwater stamp. While there are life jackets on board, it is advised that children under 13 bring their own life jackets, as type 1 jackets can be uncomfortable for younger children.
Join Tails Up Guide Service and prepare to have an unforgettable fishing trip under the Texan sun!
Captain
James Sabo
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+4Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
91%
Recommend this charter
80%
Caught fish
91%
Houston, Texas
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Awesome fishing guide!
Half Day Trip on September 18, 2020
I chose Captain James because of the rave reviews I had read about him. Wow! He met and surpassed my expectations and definitely lived up to what the reviews said. The only complaint I have is that I expected that the fishing would be slow enough to visit with my brother who I had booked the trip for. Captain James put us on a spot that all we had time to do was reel in fish. I can’t say enough about how nice and professional he was. His boat and equipment were top notch. I will definitely using him again for future fishing trips and recommend him to my family and friends.
I chose Captain James because of the rave reviews I had read about him. Wow! He met and surpassed my expectations and definitely lived up to what the reviews said. The only complaint I have is that I expected that the fishing would be slow enough to visit with my brother who I had booked the trip for. Captain James put us on a spot that all we had time to do was reel in fish. I can’t say enough about how nice and professional he was. His boat and equipment were top notch. I will definitely using...
Peoria, AZ
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Full Day Trip on June 6, 2022
Awesome trip with Captain James. Super knowledgeable, friendly, patient, overall great Captain. Put us on the fish quickly and we limited out on Reds in just over an hour. Would highly recommend.
Awesome trip with Captain James. Super knowledgeable, friendly, patient, overall great Captain. Put us on the fish quickly and we limited out on Reds in just over an hour. Would highly recommend.
Robstown, Texas
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Fish Jedi Uses Force
Full Day Trip on May 20, 2019
Jedi James took my son and I out on a slightly windy morning that turned into almost gale force winds. Despite the conditions, James put us on some big big keeper Reds and we had our limit within 2 hours. He then moved us around using an almost Jedi like sense of where the fish were and weren’t, and we caught a nice string of keeper trout. Professional with good gear, easy to talk to with plenty of helpful tips and instruction. You will be very happy with this choice!
Jedi James took my son and I out on a slightly windy morning that turned into almost gale force winds. Despite the conditions, James put us on some big big keeper Reds and we had our limit within 2 hours. He then moved us around using an almost Jedi like sense of where the fish were and weren’t, and we caught a nice string of keeper trout. Professional with good gear, easy to talk to with plenty of helpful tips and instruction. You will be very happy with this choice!
Dallas, TX
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Full Day Trip with Captain James
Full Day Trip on March 30, 2018
I had my 14 year old son with me for a full day trip with James and we had a great time! First thing in the morning on our way out, James told us we would probably need to work at it to limit out due to the weather conditions and that was fine with me. Even with the very windy conditions, James was able to get us off to a quick start with a speckled trout within the first 20 minutes. Shortly after, we hooked a few reds and then moved over to another area where we limited out on reds within a couple of hours. During the day, we must have had at least four to five instances where we had two fish on the line at the same time! James recognized when to change up the bait based on the conditions and put us on the fish pretty much the whole day! He was incredibly patient with my son and did a great job teaching him how to recognize when and how to set the hook based on the whatever we were going after. Overall, an awesome experience! I will be back with my son again and next time I will bring my wife and daughter! Thanks James!
I had my 14 year old son with me for a full day trip with James and we had a great time! First thing in the morning on our way out, James told us we would probably need to work at it to limit out due to the weather conditions and that was fine with me. Even with the very windy conditions, James was able to get us off to a quick start with a speckled trout within the first 20 minutes. Shortly after, we hooked a few reds and then moved over to another area where we limited out on reds within...
Austin, Texas
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Half Day with Captain Jason
Half Day Trip on July 2, 2020
Amazing with my 3 and 5 year old boys. Provided safety and encouragement while keeping them on track to catch fish. Easy to talk to, easy to get along with, fun to be around.
Amazing with my 3 and 5 year old boys. Provided safety and encouragement while keeping them on track to catch fish. Easy to talk to, easy to get along with, fun to be around.
FAQs about Tails Up Guide Service
What are the trip rates for Tails Up Guide Service?
Tails Up Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
- US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Tails Up Guide Service?
When you book a trip with Tails Up Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS Lowrance
- Fishfinder
- Wireless Trolling Motor
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Tails Up Guide Service?
Trips booked with Tails Up Guide Service include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Except Port Aransas)
What types of fishing does Tails Up Guide Service offer?
Tails Up Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
- Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Tails Up Guide Service offer?
Tails Up Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Spinning
- Fly Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Tails Up Guide Service?
Top targeted fish species with Tails Up Guide Service include:
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Speckled Trout
Your captain
Aransas Pass, Texas, United States
Capt. James Sabo grew up in Ohio, fishing the Grand River and Lake Erie for Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, and Steelhead. At the age of 18 he moved to Texas, where he started fishing the flats for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, and Flounder. He has over 20 years fishing experience, with 17 years of experience fishing the flats. He specializes in fishing with artificial lures or fly fishing, although he can happily accommodate anglers who prefer to fish with live or dead bait.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Fly Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Lowrance
Fishfinder
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Except Port Aransas
How cancellations work
Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
What the listing policies are
Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Aransas Pass right now
Black Drum
Flounder
Redfish
Speckled Trout