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.
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!!!
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.
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 3-5’ of water with grass beds look for sweet smelling slicks that pop and fish close to them. Don’t be afraid to get out of the boat and wade those trout also. Wading can be very productive and don’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 1-3’ 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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Half day trip with Captain James
Half day trip with Captain James
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Catch intended fish
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Darryl G.
San Antonio, Texas
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Half day trip with Captain James

VERIFIED   NEW  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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Jeff R.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   March 13, 2021
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting
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Houston, Texas
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2 half day trips with Captain James Sabo

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on June 22, 2021
Went out on first day trip and got canceled by captain due to safety concerns. There were thunderstorms with lightning approaching...
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Rick M.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   October 12, 2020
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Houston, Texas
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Awesome fishing guide!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 18, 2020
I chose Captain James because of the rave reviews I had read about him. Wow! He met and surpassed my expectations and definitely...
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