Hold’em Up LLC 

4.9
(34 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Bigelow Street, Aransas Pass, TX 78336, United States–

Hold’em Up LLC 

Aransas Pass, TX, United States
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19 ft
3
4.9
(34 reviews)

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Hoping to catch some fish in Aransas Pass? Hold'em Up is here to make it happen! Captain Aldo will be your guide, offering years of local experience.

Species like Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, and more are in the cards, depending on conditions. During the trip you might be popping, trolling, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!

Your day begins aboard a 19' Shoalwater catamaran with space for 3 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, you will need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

It's recommended to bring bottled water, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Your trip with Hold'em Up is just a click away, so why not make it happen?

Hoping to catch some fish in Aransas Pass? Hold'em Up is here to make it happen! Captain Aldo will be your guide, offering years of local experience.

Species like Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, and more are in the cards, depending on conditions. During the trip you might be popping, trolling, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!

Your day begins aboard a 19' Shoalwater catamaran with space for 3 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, you will need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

It's recommended to bring bottled water, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Your trip with Hold'em Up is just a click away, so why not make it happen?

Aldo Acosta
Captain
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
+1
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
+1
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

4.9
34 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (52)

What anglers say

100%
Recommended
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Caught fish

Reviews (34)

  • Nathan Garcia
    Nathan Garcia
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Life time friend

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 25, 2026 • 2 adults

    Man man where to start First thing first it’s hard to put into words the AMAZING time me and my girl had on this trip with HOLDEM UP FISHING . He really is a genuine down to earth fella you will not regret booking with him 1 his humility as a human being is top tier he you can tell he really want to build bonds with the clients and not just worried about the next trip he is focus on you an y’all only an having a great time 2 you know it’s great time when you can great inside joke with the Captian within the amount of time you have on the boat “ ima put it in the review “ lmaooo 3 he also great with tips an instructions for the anglers that aren’t as advanced an never showed a single ounce of frustration not once . Just a happy fellow ! 4 we put fish in the boat on HOLD’em Up fishing 5 this more for the ladies I can appreciate as a man taking his girl the respect given to me an her since the moment we met till the end even after the trip he did phenomenal an ladies he got the potty seat very clean if yall need to go while out on the water !! Which I was happy for cause shit happy wife happy life lol Thanks for everything Much love from Nathan n Merisa See you in August 22

  • Tavin Brun
    Tavin Brun
    us
    Hawaii, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    “hold’em up”

    Half Day Trip (AM) on May 29, 2026 • 2 adults

    When me and the wife book our first trip to Corpus Christi, I absolutely wanted to hit the water and “hold’em up”! This trip with CAPTAIN ALDO was all about giving me and the wife the best experience out on the water. Captain Aldo and I communicated for a month and with that, communication speaks volume in a person that doesnt just do it for the money. Captain Aldo took care of us like we knew him all our lives, and hands down he knew where to be at the right time on the water to load shrimp, cast, pop, and 1-3 seconds, and ON , and on the BOAT TO HOLD’em UP! support local is the ONLY WAY! please don’t hesitate and BOOK CAPTAIN ALDO! hope this review will help futre bookings! “hold’em up” is not a joke! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

  • Ernest Minjares
    Ernest Minjares
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    Father and sons getaway

    Half Day Trip (PM) on April 16, 2026 • 3 adults

    What wifi connection do I at Marquette Took my two boys out for a guided fishing trip to celebrate one of their birthdays, and it turned into one of those days we’ll be talking about for years. From the moment we got on the water, our guide was completely locked in—attentive, patient, and genuinely invested in making sure both my boys had a great experience. He had a great way of explaining things so it clicked for them right away, offering tips and advice that actually made a difference. You could tell he wasn’t just going through the motions—he cared about teaching and making it fun. The tunes he blasting were rocking the boat and fish. What stood out most was how he balanced everything. He kept us on fish, helped my sons when they needed it, and still made sure I got to relax and enjoy watching them have a blast. Birthdays can be hit or miss, but this one was a home run. If you’re thinking about taking your kids out or just want a guide who knows their stuff and makes the experience memorable, I’d highly recommend booking a trip. We’ll definitely be back.

  • Caiden Schamaun
    Caiden Schamaun
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    A charter to remember!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on October 16, 2026 • 2 adults

    My wife and I would highly recommend Hold ‘em up! Mother nature was not on our side. Despite what we were up against, Captain Aldo’s experience and expertise helped us land our first red drum! Capatin Aldo made the trip enjoyable! We cant wait to come back!

  • Whitney Bishop
    Whitney Bishop
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    chill day on the water

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 4, 2026 • 3 adults

    we wanted a chill morning on the water where we could fish & have fun with no pressure, & Deetz gave us exaclty that. we were quickly joking around like old friends and he explained everything so well. left with lots of good fish for dinner! we’ll be back for sure. if you want someone who knows the spots, has the knowledge & will let you do it yourself, that’s your guy!

  • Allen Barta
    Allen Barta
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    really good guide

    Half Day Trip (AM) on November 5, 2026 • 3 adults

    me and the boys really had a good time doing a charting fishing trip for the first time.Aldo was so great and super chill. I would definitely recommend him, as I would book with him again. 

  • Jeffrey Farmer
    Jeffrey Farmer
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best experience of Texas.

    Half Day Trip (PM) on September 9, 2026 • 2 adults

    My son and I were looking forward to this trip, and it did not disappoint. He made it feel as if we were fishing with s friend and had a ton of good tips and tricks and knowledge. When we come back to Corpus we definitely are going to “Hold um Up”!

  • Albert Cano
    Albert Cano
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Fishing Experience

    Half Day Trip (AM) on April 10, 2026 • 2 adults

    Today’s fishing expedition was a great experience. Captain Aldo took us to some really active spots and we maxed out on some pretty big black drum. Not to mention the undersized ones we had to throw back… BTW Captain Aldo has a great playlist, also would like to mention that he made us feel like royalty…. Don’t know when we’re coming back, but will definitely rebook with him.

  • Danny Torres
    Danny Torres
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    The Fish kept coming

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 21, 2026 • 3 adults

    Capt Aldo was great, highly recommend his guide service. Very welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. We caught trout and drum mainly, a few reds. My boys and I had a great time.

  • Andrea Graham
    Andrea Graham
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 31, 2026 • 3 adults

    Captain Aldo was amazing! I will 100% come back and fish with him. He makes you feel like family and you can tell he loves doing what he does.

FAQs about Hold’em Up LLC

Hold’em Up LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Hold’em Up LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Hold’em Up LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (All bait and artificial lures are included with upfront deposit)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included with deposit, which will be performed when arriving back to dock)
Hold’em Up LLC offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
Hold’em Up LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Hold’em Up LLC include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Aldo Acosta
Aldo Acosta
Aransas Pass, Texas, United States
ID & license verified
34 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2025
I'm a proud born local, ready to inspire and catch fish, let's go! Hold'em Up!
Aldo Acosta
Aldo Acosta
Fully verified
34
reviews
2025
member since
~1h
response
I'm a proud born local, ready to inspire and catch fish, let's go! Hold'em Up!

The fish you can target

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

Real catches by this captain

  • Adult angler holding a redfish aboard a center-console boat in coastal waters, with fishing rods and helm visible.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Allen B.
    Allen B.
    me and the boys really had a good time doing a charting fishing trip for the first time.Aldo was so great and super chill. I would definitely recommend him, as I would book with him again. 
  • Solo angler holding a redfish on a boat at sunset over coastal water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Caiden S.
    Caiden S.
    My wife and I would highly recommend Hold ‘em up! Mother nature was not on our side. Despite what we were up against, Captain Aldo’s experience and expertise helped us land our first red drum! Capatin Aldo made the trip enjoyable! We cant wait to come back!
  • Angler proudly holds a large drum fish aboard a boat in shallow coastal waters under a bright sky.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Jeffrey F.
    Jeffrey F.
    My son and I were looking forward to this trip, and it did not disappoint. He made it feel as if we were fishing with s friend and had a ton of good tips and tricks and knowledge. When we come back to Corpus we definitely are going to “Hold um Up”!
  • Angler holding a silver inshore fish on the bow of a shallow-water fishing boat over coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Speckled Trout
    Danny T.
    Danny T.
    Capt Aldo was great, highly recommend his guide service. Very welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. We caught trout and drum mainly, a few reds. My boys and I had a great time.
  • A neat arrangement of multiple Black Drum laid out on a cleaning table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Andrea G.
    Andrea G.
    Captain Aldo was amazing! I will 100% come back and fish with him. He makes you feel like family and you can tell he loves doing what he does.
  • A couple poses with their catch of the day, featuring several Speckled Trout and Black Drum displayed on a cleaning table at the dock.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Nathan G.
    Nathan G.
    Man man where to start First thing first it’s hard to put into words the AMAZING time me and my girl had on this trip with HOLDEM UP FISHING . He really is a genuine down to earth fella you will not regret booking with him 1 his humility as a human being is top tier he you can tell he really want to build bonds with the clients and not just worried about the next trip he is focus on you an y’all only an having a great time 2 you know it’s great time when you can great inside joke with the Captian within the amount of time you have on the boat “ ima put it in the review “ lmaooo 3 he also great with tips an instructions for the anglers that aren’t as advanced an never showed a single ounce of frustration not once . Just a happy fellow ! 4 we put fish in the boat on HOLD’em Up fishing 5 this more for the ladies I can appreciate as a man taking his girl the respect given to me an her since the moment we met till the end even after the trip he did phenomenal an ladies he got the potty seat very clean if yall need to go while out on the water !! Which I was happy for cause shit happy wife happy life lol Thanks for everything Much love from Nathan n Merisa See you in August 22
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Black Drum caught during a fishing trip on a boat, with a scenic backdrop of the water and cloudy sky.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Timothy J.
    Timothy J.
    Perfect sized boat for 2 people. Aldo put us on fish!
  • Angler proudly displaying a caught fish while on a boat during sunset, showcasing a beautiful fishing experience.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Whitney B.
    Whitney B.
    we wanted a chill morning on the water where we could fish & have fun with no pressure, & Deetz gave us exaclty that. we were quickly joking around like old friends and he explained everything so well. left with lots of good fish for dinner! we’ll be back for sure. if you want someone who knows the spots, has the knowledge & will let you do it yourself, that’s your guy!
  • Group of young anglers enjoying a fishing trip on a boat, with a scenic backdrop of the water and a pelican nearby.
    Carlos G.
    Carlos G.
    he was bery courteous snd friendly
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Speckled Trout on a cleaning table at the dock.
    Gabriel D.
    Gabriel D.
    We had an amazing experience! We caught a fair amount but didnt reach our limit. What surprised me though was that the Captain was adamant and persistent about giving us the best experience. He went above and beyond with us. He was very patient when teaching some newbies. I walked away with knowledge I will use from here on. Will 100% book again!

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Shoalwater
Boat type
Catamaran
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
All bait and artificial lures are included with upfront deposit
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning is included with deposit, which will be performed when arriving back to dock

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Kids (5+) are more than welcome, teaching include how to rig fishing equipment, proper ways to hook & reel fish, and how to proper clean fish
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Aransas Pass right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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