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Jon Darnell

Experience: 9 years

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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 to Baffin Bay 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 with lures and live shrimp.
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 with lures and live shrimp.

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 to Baffin Bay 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 with lures and live shrimp.
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 with lures and live shrimp.

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Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

5.0 / 5

(123 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(123 reviews)

Corpus Christi • 22 ft • 3 persons

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Limits of trout, big redfish & flounder!

Jan 15, 2020 Corpus Christi

New clients had an action packed morning catching their limits of trout along with a big redfish & a big flounder on cool foggy morning!

Lots of redfish on first saltwater trip!

Mar 28, 2016 Corpus Christi

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 out to have a fun day on the water for everyone. A total of 32 redfish were caught & 10 keepers boxed with everyone getting in on plenty of action!

Boy's first redfish!

Mar 15, 2016 Corpus Christi

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 big redfish always give! We caught several more redfish and speckled trout, with some big ones over 20 inches long caught by the father! Everything was caught on soft plastic artificial lures. It was a great day on the water and fun was had by all!

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5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 123 reviews

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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Anglers claimed

Good experience
	98%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	100%
Appropriate for children
	94%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	97%

Appropriate for children
	94%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	97%

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Trenton L. B.

Austin, TX

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Fishing with Jon

VERIFIED Weekend Half Day Trip on March 17, 2018

Trenton L. B.

Austin, TX

5.0 / 5

Mar 17, 2018

Weekend Half Day Trip

Fishing with Jon

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Trenton L. B. recommends Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

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Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on March 18, 2018

Thanks for the great review Trenton!

Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on March 18, 2018

Thanks for the great review Trenton!

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John G.

San Marcos, Texas

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Great day with Captain Jon

VERIFIED Weekday Full Day Trip on August 2, 2017

John G.

San Marcos, Texas

5.0 / 5

Aug 2, 2017

Weekday Full Day Trip

Great day with Captain Jon

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It was my son and I and I cannot tell you enough how much fun we had! Our Captain was knowledgeable and made our experience a dad and son will never forget.

It was my son and I and I cannot tell you enough how much fun we had! Our Captain was knowledgeable and made our experience...

John G. recommends Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

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Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on August 3, 2017

Thank you John! So glad y’all had a great time! It was a pleasure fishing with you two!

Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on August 3, 2017

Thank you John! So glad y’all had a great time! It was a pleasure fishing with you two!

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Carlos C.

San Antonio, Texas

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Half day trip with captain Jon

VERIFIED Weekend Half Day Trip on May 20, 2017

Carlos C.

San Antonio, Texas

5.0 / 5

May 20, 2017

Weekend Half Day Trip

Half day trip with captain Jon

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

Carlos C. recommends Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

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Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on May 22, 2017

Thanks Carlos!

Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on May 22, 2017

Thanks Carlos!

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Wayne P.

Austin, Texas

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Fishing with Jon

VERIFIED Weekend Half Day Trip on April 22, 2017

Wayne P.

Austin, Texas

5.0 / 5

Apr 22, 2017

Weekend Half Day Trip

Fishing with Jon

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

Wayne P. recommends Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

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Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on April 26, 2017

Thanks Wayne & Darlene! It was a pleasure fishing with y’all!

Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on April 26, 2017

Thanks Wayne & Darlene! It was a pleasure fishing with y’all!

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John N.

Houston, Texas

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Half day trio

VERIFIED Weekday Half Day Trip on August 9, 2017

John N.

Houston, Texas

5.0 / 5

Aug 9, 2017

Weekday Half Day Trip

Half day trio

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Great trip. Caught out limit and still got to fish!

John N. recommends Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

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Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on August 10, 2017

Thank you John/Gary!!

Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on August 10, 2017

Thank you John/Gary!!

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