Captain
Jon Darnell

Member since March 2016

Corpus Christi, United States

Background
I love to fish and take people fishing, and have been fishing the Texas coast from the Upper Laguna Madre and Corpus Christi Bay to Baffin Bay and Landcut for over 20 years. Specialize in catching speckled trout, redfish, flounder and black drum in the upper Laguna Madre, Baffin Bay and Landcut. Enjoy drift fishing and wade fishing.
Techniques
Specialize in fishing with artificial lures and enjoy teaching all ages and levels of angler about lure fishing for the local inshore species. Also experienced with fishing live bait. Prefer drift fishing in the boat and wade fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain Jon Darnell

Corpus Christi, United States
Background
I love to fish and take people fishing, and have been fishing the Texas coast from the Upper Laguna Madre and Corpus Christi Bay to Baffin Bay and Landcut for over 20 years. Specialize in catching speckled trout, redfish, flounder and black drum in the upper Laguna Madre, Baffin Bay and Landcut. Enjoy drift fishing and wade fishing.
Techniques
Specialize in fishing with artificial lures and enjoy teaching all ages and levels of angler about lure fishing for the local inshore species. Also experienced with fishing live bait. Prefer drift fishing in the boat and wade fishing.
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Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

Corpus Christi
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Fishing Reports
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Lots of redfish on first saltwater trip!

March 28, 2016

This was the first saltwater trip for two brothers from Wisconsin with their sons & it was a good one! The weather was not very cooperative, but after dodging a thunderstorm early the weather cleared up & it turned… Read Full Report →

Boy's first redfish!

March 15, 2016

I had a great father and son duo from the San Antonio area on a fishing trip to Baffin Bay, and the son caught his first keeper redfish! He was very happy about it & enjoyed the great fight… Read Full Report →

Customer Reviews

5.00 out of 5 stars from 5 reviews

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Half day trip with captain Jon
Went fishing on Saturday, May 20, 2017

It was good Jon got use to the fish . The rest was landing what got hooked . Had fun it was a nice time .

Carlos Campos recommends Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

Fished May 2017

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Jon Darnell (The Captain)
Replied to this review on Monday, May 22, 2017

Thanks Carlos!
Great trip
Went fishing on Thursday, May 11, 2017

Solid trip with captain jon.  Had a great time. He even stayed out a couple extra hours more than what we payed for as a courtesy to help us fill the fish limit.  Highly recommend.


Stacey

Stacey Meeks recommends Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

Fished May 2017

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Jon Darnell (The Captain)
Replied to this review on Friday, May 12, 2017

Thank you Stacey! So glad you enjoyed your trip!
Capt. Jon
Fishing with Jon
Went fishing on Saturday, April 22, 2017

Beat our expectations, limited out on both days we booked. Captain Jon is the man!

Wayne Perry recommends Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

Fished April 2017

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Jon Darnell (The Captain)
Replied to this review on Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Thanks Wayne & Darlene! It was a pleasure fishing with y’all!
Half day fishing trip with Captain Jon
Went fishing on Saturday, November 12, 2016
Sam B. Munro recommends Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

Fished November 2016

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Jon Darnell (The Captain)
Replied to this review on Sunday, November 13, 2016

Thank you for booking with me and the great review Sam!
First time salt water fishing
Went fishing on Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Steve Wallace recommends Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

Fished March 2016

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Jon Darnell (The Captain)
Replied to this review on Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Thanks for the great ratings Steve, I enjoyed taking you! Glad you enjoyed your first time saltwater fishing!
Capt. Jon

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