Operating out of Brownsville, Tightlines Charters invites you to explore the timeless Texas waters and learn everything there is about wading and drift fishing.

Captain Aaron Cisneros has fished the lower Laguna for over 15 years. Starting at a young age, his father taught him artificial wade fishing. He stuck with it and offers strictly artificial wade fishing/drifting trips. He has a passion for fishing and still gots the drive!

Join him aboard his 25’ majek illusion flats boat and enjoy the clear water down on the lower Laguna Madre. She can cater to up to 4 anglers of all experience levels fishing simultaneously and comes powered by a new 300 HP Suzuki engine, you won’t have to worry about the outdated amenities on this boat. It features the latest in safety gear, a GPS, and an ice-box. 

The captain will show you the best of flats and your weapon of choice will be light tackle and fly gear. The main targets will be Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, and Flounder.

You’ll get to choose what you want your day to be like – spend the entire trip fly fishing, wading, or split the time between both. The captain is happy with whatever the customer wants and will accommodate all their fishing desires.

Wading is offered on all trips – the captain provides all the gear and has various sizes of wading boots/trousers for kids, women, and men. If you choose to go wading, the boat will take you to a good spot where you’ll anchor and then wade. Tightlines Charters trips are perfect for families because you can do a combo of serious fishing for adults and then spend the rest of the trip wading with the kids.

If you want to go fly fishing, just bring your lucky rod and the captain will provide the flies. You’ll be supplied with all the other fishing gear by brands such as Action Fishing Tackle and Fishing Tackle Unlimited.

Book a trip with Tightlines Charters and you’re guaranteed to have your lines tight!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Airboat back water fishing
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $500
    We will jump on an a 20ft airboat and fish the back lakes for tailing redfish and black drum. As well as aligator gar and freshwater catfisn up the river.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Alligator Gar
    Alligator Gar
  • Private trip
    Jettie fishing
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $500
    Board a 20ft big side comfortable boat made for deeper water. We will target redfish, trout, sheapshead, and marngrove snapper using bait or artifical lures.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $575
    This morning trip will give you the opportunity to work with the captain one on one. He'll teach you everything you'll need to know about the right techniques, lures, and the weather. Your target list will include Spotted Seatrout, Snook, Redfish, and Flounder. Make sure to bring your little ones because the captain loves having them on board.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:15 PM
    US $575
    The best thing about this afternoon trip is being one on one with a pro. If the technique is what you're looking for, then you've come to the right trip. The captain will work with you on artificial lures, colors, and reading the water to help you land Spotted Seatrout, Snook, Redfish, and Flounder. He loves working with all ages so don't be afraid to bring the kids.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:15 AM
    US $675
    What makes this trip unique is the advantage of fishing in the morning and the afternoon. The fish feed the best when the current is pushing in or out. Being out on the water with a full day charter, you'll be able to fish both tide situations and target the likes of Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, and Flounder.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    Split Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:15 AM
    US $750
    We will set off early morning 6:15 am then come in 11 am, and rest missing the hottest time of the day. Then head back out in the late afternoon 2PM fishing till dark 8pm. Being able to catch the both morning and evening bite.
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FAQs about Tightlines Charters

Tightlines Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Airboat back water fishing (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Jettie fishing (6 hours)
  • US $575 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $575 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $675 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (9 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Split Day Trip (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Tightlines Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Tightlines Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Action Fishing Tackle, Fishing Tackle Unlimited)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No charge for fish cleaning. )

Tightlines Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Tightlines Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Fly Fishing (Bring your own gear, flies provided)

Top targeted fish species with Tightlines Charters include:
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Aaron Cisneros
South Padre Island, Texas, United States
74 Fishing Reports
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6 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2017
Captain Aaron Cisneros owns and operates Tightlines Charters. His father was a captain and he taught him artfical fishing at a young age. They fished out of a small scooter. Sight casting and wade fishing flats had Captain Aaron at an instant! Being introduced to fishing at such a young age, the captain has been put in many situations. He's a young man with an old fisherman's soul!

About this listing

Targeted species

Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Snook Snook
Spotted Seatrout Spotted Seatrout

Boat specs

Majek (Flats boat) originally built in 2024. Powered by a 300HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Fly Fishing
Bring your own gear, flies provided

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Action Fishing Tackle, Fishing Tackle Unlimited
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No charge for fish cleaning.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No minimum age, life jacket provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
PayPal
Checks

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Recent fishing reports

First time
First time
April 20, 2024
Had a group that never thrown lures. Couple lessons and they had bent rods couple minutes into our first spot. We had redfish stacked on a shoreline. Evergone catching fish. They had a grea time!
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Windy
Windy
April 14, 2024
Despite windy conditions South Padre offer is protected waters that hold good water clarity. This day was one of those days where the wind didn’t stop blowing but the fishing was still consistent. Guys were able to catch some nice fish.
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 Great bite
Great bite
April 12, 2024
Red fish bite has been great this spring this day we had action all morning catching redfish in Shallowater throwing soft plastics. Spring high tide was no worry for jamie who caught his limit
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
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Cody G.
Katy, TX
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Full day with Aaron

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 26, 2019
On a slow day where other people weren’t catching much Capt put us on a 3 man limit of trout drift fishing with artificials....
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Jason K.
Houston, TX
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Great Captain!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 5, 2020
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Lauren K.
Irving, TX
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 18, 2020
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Lantz T.
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 1, 2020
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Tracy G.
Needville, TX
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 15, 2019
The guide boat and equipment were excellent. He knows the spots to fish and I would reccomend him to a friend.
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