Captain
James Sabo

Member since March 2016 Rockport, United States
Background
Capt. James Sabo grew up in Ohio, fishing the Grand River and Lake Erie for Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, and Steelhead. At the age of 18 he moved to Texas, where he started fishing the flats for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, and Flounder. He has over 20 years fishing experience, with 17 years of experience fishing the flats. He specializes in fishing with artificial lures or fly fishing, although he can happily accommodate anglers who prefer to fish with live or dead bait.
Techniques
Primarily Fishing With live bait, dead bait in the local bay systems.

Hey, I'm Captain James Sabo

Rockport, United States
Background
Capt. James Sabo grew up in Ohio, fishing the Grand River and Lake Erie for Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, and Steelhead. At the age of 18 he moved to Texas, where he started fishing the flats for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, and Flounder. He has over 20 years fishing experience, with 17 years of experience fishing the flats. He specializes in fishing with artificial lures or fly fishing, although he can happily accommodate anglers who prefer to fish with live or dead bait.
Techniques
Primarily Fishing With live bait, dead bait in the local bay systems.
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Fishing Reports

Redfish and Trout on 1/2 Day trip
Redfish and Trout on 1/2 Day trip
Apr 16, 2017 Rockport
Had a great Day with some repeat customers. we ended up with 11 reds and 1 trout.
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Redfishing has been off the hook!!!
Redfishing has been off the hook!!!
Apr 30, 2016 Rockport
The flats are starting to heat up in Rockport and so is the Redfishing. We have been doing very well on Redfish on live and dead bait. We have also been doing well wade fishing for Speckled Trout and Redfish. I still have a few days open in May and June. Don be the only one sitting on your couch this summer!!!! Lets go fishing!!! Pics below are from the last week of fishing!!!
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Redfish and Trout on 1/2 Day trip
Redfish and Trout on 1/2 Day trip
Apr 18, 2016 Rockport
Had a great half day with the Curtis's from New Mexico. It started out to be a beautiful day with a tough early bite but we were able to close the deal before the bad weather rolled in.
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Flats fishing Rockport
Flats fishing Rockport
Apr 12, 2016 Rockport
Black Drum since the falling of the high tides the black drum fishing has been good on dead shrimp near drop offs and grass lines near reefs free lined or on 1/8 oz. jig heads. Speckled Trout Trout fishing has been good as well on soft plastics fishing 3-5โ€™ of water with grass beds look for sweet smelling slicks that pop and fish close to them. Donโ€™t be afraid to get out of the boat and wade those trout also. Wading can be very productive and donโ€™t forget to work those soft plastics. Redfish Red fishing has picked up and are on the flats near good tidal flow areas look for reds in 1-3โ€™ of water and make sure to place your baits in the potholes. Top water lures can also be deadly early in the morning. Use cut mullet and fish the potholes of your favorite flat. Sincerely, Capt. James Sabo
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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 55 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (36)
Great morning with Capt.James
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
80%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Catch intended fish
94%
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Darrel M.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  May 10, 2023
The charter operation canceled 2 days after the trip date.
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Carissa P.
Dallas, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great morning with Capt.James

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on May 24, 2023
Capt. James patiently and professionally helped this family of 4 adult beginners and a toddler have a great time fishing. Appreciate...
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Scott K.
Peoria, AZ
Excellent
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Excellent

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 6, 2022
Awesome trip with Captain James.ย  Super knowledgeable, friendly, patient, overall great Captain.ย  Put us on the fish quickly...
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TRAVIS B.
SWINNEY SWTCH, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good stuff.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 16, 2022
Limited out in 1.5 hours.ย  Doesnโ€™t get much better than that. James puts you on fish no doubt.ย  Skills, the boy has skills!
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Darryl G.
San Antonio, Texas
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain James

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 10, 2021
We had an awesome fishing trip with captain James and would highly recommend him. He is willing to go the extra mile to ensure...
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