Ruffling Feathers Guide Service 

4.8/5 (37 reviews)
 
State licensed
 16th Street, Port O'Connor, TX 77982, United States

Ruffling Feathers Guide Service 

 
State licensed
4.8/5 (37 reviews)
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16th Street
Port O'Connor, TX, United States
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Ruffling Feathers Guide Service operates out of Port O’Connor, TX, running guided charters targeting Trout, Redfish and Flounder. Port O’Connor is famous for its awesome fishing, with shallow flats, murky backcountry and calm inshore bays all teeming with tasty fish just waiting to be reeled in.

You will be spending your day aboard a 21 ft Shoalwater flats boat. Built in 2014, this classic design is one of the most popular around due to its shallow draft and masses of deck space, getting you into even the skinniest waters, and allowing up to 4 anglers to fish in comfort once you get there. The boat comes equipped with GPS and fishfinder to help hone in on the biggest catches, a livewell to keep your bait fresh if you choose to use it, and top quality tackle to give you the upper hand against even the fightiest fish.

Ruffling Feathers Guide Services is all about having great fun catching great fish, and they have set everything up to make sure you get both halves of the perfect charter. On each trip, you will be taken to all the best spots for the species you want to go after, and will be given the choice of jigging, drifting, or bottom fishing to best target everything the area has to offer.

Captain Brandon has been guiding the waters around Port O’Connor for years, and has been fishing his entire life. He will work with you ahead of time, planning your trip so you get the most out of your day, and once out on the water he will use every ounce of his extensive experience on to make sure he gets you on the fish. Remember to bring a big cooler, because you’re going to have a lot of fish!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 37 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (34)

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Angler rating

31
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

91%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

89%

Caught fish

82%

Showing 1 - 5 of 37 reviews
Showing: 5 of 37 reviews
Justin W.
Justin W.

Denton, TX

5.0/5

Apr 8, 2023

Half Day Trip - Bay fishing PM

Half day trip

VERIFIED

Thank you captain Brandon for a fun experience! The boys will remember and talk with their buddies from school on catching the Bull Reds. You did a great job on walking us through the catches and manuevering us around the boat when all 3 boys hooked up at same time. We appreciate you and look forward to more memories with you down the road.

Thank you captain Brandon for a fun experience! The boys will remember and talk with their buddies from school on catching the...  

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 Justin W. recommends Ruffling Feathers Guide Service
 Justin W. recommends Ruffling Feathers Guide Service

Adam T.
Adam T.

Coahoma, TX

5.0/5

May 20, 2022

Full Day Trip

Full day with Captain Brandon

VERIFIED

Captain Brandon did a good job trying to put us on fish all day. Winds were over 30 mph which had the water stirred up and made it hard to stay in any place very long but he worked hard for us and made it a fun day. Would definitely recommend. Does a great job trying to put his clients on fish. We will be back.

Captain Brandon did a good job trying to put us on fish all day. Winds were over 30 mph which had the water stirred up and made...  

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 Adam T. recommends Ruffling Feathers Guide Service
 Adam T. recommends Ruffling Feathers Guide Service

Corbin M.
Corbin M.

Austin, TX

5.0/5

Nov 17, 2018

Half Day Trip - Bay fishing PM

Great experience with Capt. Brandon

VERIFIED

Amazing trip on the water this past weekend. Capt. Brandon was very communicative both before / during / after the trip and made everything extremely easy for this, my first fishing boat charter. This was a trip for my 11yr old daughter and myself and it went great. Brandon put us on fish immediately and had all of the bait/rods ready to go. If at any time the spot of the conditions weren't optimal, away we went to a new spot. We had an absolute blast and would recommend for families / wives / children. Am interested in coming back for a Blast and Cast to include duck hunting in the future. Would recommend for any situation.

Amazing trip on the water this past weekend. Capt. Brandon was very communicative both before / during / after the trip and made...  

Captain replied
 Corbin M. recommends Ruffling Feathers Guide Service
 Corbin M. recommends Ruffling Feathers Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on November 26, 2018
Was an absolute pleasure cant wait till next time
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Ron W.
Ron W.

New Waverly, TX

5.0/5

May 26, 2018

Full Day Trip - Bay fishing

Two day trip with Captian Brandon

VERIFIED

We just finished a two day trip with Brandon and his wife Jennifer. My two sons, my grandson and I fished the first day for trout. Brandon work so hard to put us on the fish and he didn’t give up until we found them. The next day we fished for shark. His wife Jennifer came to help out. We came away with 3 monsters. The memories of my 13 year old grandson fighting a shark for well over an hour will be with us forever. I will say that I’ve hired guides in many states and even in many countries, but none have worked harder to ensure we caught fish. And even more important is the way they made us feel like family. I will definitely be back many times in the future, to fish and hopefully to duck hunt Thanks, Captian’s Brandon and Jennifer for a weekend that will never be forgotten Ron Wallace

We just finished a two day trip with Brandon and his wife Jennifer. My two sons, my grandson and I fished the first day for trout....  

Captain replied
 Ron W. recommends Ruffling Feathers Guide Service
 Ron W. recommends Ruffling Feathers Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on May 31, 2018
Ron It was defiently a pleasure to fish you guys. Its not everyday that i get to fish with 3 generations of a family. By the way outstanding job of getting the family together like that. Fighting that fish was the highlight of the trip for me. Your grandson never gave up after most grown men would have. Thanks again and cant wait to have yall back
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Jason G.
Jason G.

Houston, Texas

5.0/5

Mar 19, 2021

Half Day Trip - Bay fishing PM

Top notch people with top notch equipment.

VERIFIED

One of the best charter trips I have ever had, will be back again for sure.

One of the best charter trips I have ever had, will be back again for sure.  

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 Jason G. recommends Ruffling Feathers Guide Service
 Jason G. recommends Ruffling Feathers Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 21, 2021
Thank you it was a blast Can’t wait till next time

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip - Bay fishing AM
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5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip - Bay fishing PM
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5 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Shark and Big Fish Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 15 - Oct 1
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $800 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 37 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (34)

Half day trip
Half day trip
Half day trip
+31

Angler rating

31
2
1
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

91%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

89%

Caught fish

82%

Showing 1 - 5 of 37 reviews
Showing: 5 of 37 reviews
Justin W.
Justin W.

Denton, TX

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip - Bay fishing PM on April 8, 2023

Thank you captain Brandon for a fun experience! The boys will remember and talk with their buddies from school on catching the Bull Reds. You did a great job on walking us through the catches and manuevering us around the boat when all 3 boys hooked up at same time. We appreciate you and look forward to more memories with you down the road.

Thank you captain Brandon for a fun experience! The boys will remember and talk with their buddies from school on catching the Bull Reds. You did a great job on walking us through the catches and manuevering us around the boat when all 3 boys hooked up at same time. We appreciate you and look forward to more memories with you down the road.  

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 Justin W. recommends Ruffling Feathers Guide Service

Adam T.
Adam T.

Coahoma, TX

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day with Captain Brandon

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on May 20, 2022

Captain Brandon did a good job trying to put us on fish all day. Winds were over 30 mph which had the water stirred up and made it hard to stay in any place very long but he worked hard for us and made it a fun day. Would definitely recommend. Does a great job trying to put his clients on fish. We will be back.

Captain Brandon did a good job trying to put us on fish all day. Winds were over 30 mph which had the water stirred up and made it hard to stay in any place very long but he worked hard for us and made it a fun day. Would definitely recommend. Does a great job trying to put his clients on fish. We will be back.  

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 Adam T. recommends Ruffling Feathers Guide Service

Corbin M.
Corbin M.

Austin, TX

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great experience with Capt. Brandon

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip - Bay fishing PM on November 17, 2018

Amazing trip on the water this past weekend. Capt. Brandon was very communicative both before / during / after the trip and made everything extremely easy for this, my first fishing boat charter. This was a trip for my 11yr old daughter and myself and it went great. Brandon put us on fish immediately and had all of the bait/rods ready to go. If at any time the spot of the conditions weren't optimal, away we went to a new spot. We had an absolute blast and would recommend for families / wives / children. Am interested in coming back for a Blast and Cast to include duck hunting in the future. Would recommend for any situation.

Amazing trip on the water this past weekend. Capt. Brandon was very communicative both before / during / after the trip and made everything extremely easy for this, my first fishing boat charter. This was a trip for my 11yr old daughter and myself and it went great. Brandon put us on fish immediately and had all of the bait/rods ready to go. If at any time the spot of the conditions weren't optimal, away we went to a new spot. We had an absolute blast and would recommend for families / wives...  

 Corbin M. recommends Ruffling Feathers Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on November 26, 2018
Was an absolute pleasure cant wait till next time
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Ron W.
Ron W.

New Waverly, TX

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Two day trip with Captian Brandon

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip - Bay fishing on May 26, 2018

We just finished a two day trip with Brandon and his wife Jennifer. My two sons, my grandson and I fished the first day for trout. Brandon work so hard to put us on the fish and he didn’t give up until we found them. The next day we fished for shark. His wife Jennifer came to help out. We came away with 3 monsters. The memories of my 13 year old grandson fighting a shark for well over an hour will be with us forever. I will say that I’ve hired guides in many states and even in many countries, but none have worked harder to ensure we caught fish. And even more important is the way they made us feel like family. I will definitely be back many times in the future, to fish and hopefully to duck hunt Thanks, Captian’s Brandon and Jennifer for a weekend that will never be forgotten Ron Wallace

We just finished a two day trip with Brandon and his wife Jennifer. My two sons, my grandson and I fished the first day for trout. Brandon work so hard to put us on the fish and he didn’t give up until we found them. The next day we fished for shark. His wife Jennifer came to help out. We came away with 3 monsters. The memories of my 13 year old grandson fighting a shark for well over an hour will be with us forever. I will say that I’ve hired guides in many states and even in many countries,...  

 Ron W. recommends Ruffling Feathers Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on May 31, 2018
Ron It was defiently a pleasure to fish you guys. Its not everyday that i get to fish with 3 generations of a family. By the way outstanding job of getting the family together like that. Fighting that fish was the highlight of the trip for me. Your grandson never gave up after most grown men would have. Thanks again and cant wait to have yall back
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Jason G.
Jason G.

Houston, Texas

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Top notch people with top notch equipment.

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip - Bay fishing PM on March 19, 2021

One of the best charter trips I have ever had, will be back again for sure.

One of the best charter trips I have ever had, will be back again for sure.  

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 Jason G. recommends Ruffling Feathers Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 21, 2021
Thank you it was a blast Can’t wait till next time

FAQs about Ruffling Feathers Guide Service

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Shoalwater
Boat type
Flats boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots
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