Snook On A Hook
+4Snook On A Hook takes you fishing around the inshore waterways of Texas in search for Snook, Redfish, Jack Crevalle, and Flounder. These trips are year-round treats as the fish are both strong and tasty. Both serious anglers and less experienced fishermen will have fun time trying to get the fish in.
To make the most out of your day, you will want to be fishing with a local guide, and who better than the president of the Laguna Madre Fly Fishing Association himself - Mark Machado. Captain Mark knows the area intimately and will be able to help you reach the productive spots. Captain Mark has been featured in several fishing magazine articles and has been part of a TV show on trout fly fishing.
As for the vessel, you will be fishing from a 19’ Mako bay boat. She can take up to four anglers and is well equipped to go around the estuaries and the bay system. The boat is powered by a 115 HP Mercury engine and can reach the speeds of up to 35 knots. The GPS system will help you navigate around the maze waterways, and there is the safety gear onboard, as well as the fly fishing equipment and a lie bait well.
You should bring a valid Texas saltwater fishing license, your own food and drinks, as well as a cap, sunblock, sunglasses, and comfortable footwear, preferably without black soles. Having in mind how numerous these schools can get, you’ll definitely want to bring a camera along. Please note that smoking is not allowed. As for the fish, you can either release it or have a nice meal in one of the nearby restaurants after the trip.
These trips are a great way to learn the craft of fly fishing. It requires patience, and Capt. Mark will help out with the basics. Find a spot and go get your Snook!
Captain
Mark Machado
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Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
50%
Friendly captain
100%
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100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
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Ardmore, AL
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Awesome trip
Full Day Trip on July 7, 2023
Captain Mark was fantastic. He has the knowledge, the skills, the equipment, and most importantly, an awesome attitude. We went to all the right places, great weather, perfect time of the season, held great discussions throughout the day, used the right equipment, and saw all kinds of wildlife (which made it even more enjoyable for me seeing all the great outdoors has to offer). I enjoyed every minute so much, I wasn't even thinking about how to make it better. We didn't hook into a snook, but he tried his heart out. We only managed to land three keeper sized (but boated and sighted a lot of fish...so they were there). My only possible tip, would be to mix up the techniques if one isn't working as well as expected (put some live bait in the potholes or use some cut bait under a float...something different). But that is a minor thought. I would certainly go out again or recommend Capt Mark. I've booked a lot of charters, and this is my second most enjoyable (had we taken home more fish, I have to remind myself it is called fishing not catching, this one might have been my favorite).
Captain Mark was fantastic. He has the knowledge, the skills, the equipment, and most importantly, an awesome attitude. We went to all the right places, great weather, perfect time of the season, held great discussions throughout the day, used the right equipment, and saw all kinds of wildlife (which made it even more enjoyable for me seeing all the great outdoors has to offer). I enjoyed every minute so much, I wasn't even thinking about how to make it better. We didn't hook into a snook, but...
Palmview, TX
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May fishing trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on May 15, 2021
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July fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 18, 2020
FAQs about Snook On A Hook
What are the trip rates for Snook On A Hook?
Snook On A Hook offers the following trips to customers:
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
- US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Snook On A Hook?
When you book a trip with Snook On A Hook, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Live Bait Well
- Kitchen
What's included in the trip price with Snook On A Hook?
Trips booked with Snook On A Hook include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does Snook On A Hook offer?
Snook On A Hook offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Snook On A Hook offer?
Snook On A Hook offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Spinning
- Fly Fishing
- Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Snook On A Hook?
Top targeted fish species with Snook On A Hook include:
- Flounder
- Ladyfish
- Redfish
- Snook
- Spotted Seatrout
Your captain
South Padre Island, Texas, United States
Captain Mark has been fishing his whole life – he took up the sport at the age of five and has been hooked since. Together with his dad, Mark would regularly go fishing around the freshwater streams of California. He has been featured in various magazines and fishing TV shows. It's no secret that Capt. Mark knows where the best fishing grounds are. He is the president of the Laguna Madre Fly Fishing Association, and needless to say is a specialist in the art of fly fishing. He likes having people on the boat and helping them get on the fish.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fly Fishing Equipment
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
No Smoking
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 South Padre Island right now
Flounder
Redfish
Snook