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.

Reviews

Fishing Reports

My Charter Listings

Tails Up Guide Service – Rockport

5.0 / 5

(18 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(18 reviews)

Rockport • 25 ft • 5 persons

Trips from US $600

Tails Up Guide Service

4.9 / 5

(20 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(20 reviews)

Aransas Pass • 25 ft • 5 persons

Trips from US $600

Tails Up Guide Service – Portland

5.0 / 5

(2 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(2 reviews)

Portland • 25 ft • 5 persons

Trips from US $600

Tails Up Guide Service – Pt Aransas

4.6 / 5

(15 reviews)

4.6 / 5

(15 reviews)

Port Aransas • 25 ft • 5 persons

Trips from US $600

Tails Up Guide Service – C. Christi

Corpus Christi • 23 ft • 5 persons

Trips from US $600

Fishing Reports

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!!!

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

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

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8 / 5

out of 5 stars from 56 reviews

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Boat

4.8 / 5

Crew

4.8 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

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Anglers claimed

Good experience
	97%
Friendly captain
	97%
Recommend this charter
	79%
Appropriate for children
	97%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	97%

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

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Jeff B.

United States

2.3 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

2.0 / 5

Crew

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Overall

Fishing with James

VERIFIED Half Day Trip on August 12, 2020

Jeff B.

United States

2.3 / 5

Aug 12, 2020

Half Day Trip

Fishing with James

VERIFIED

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James Sabo (The Captain)

Replied on August 25, 2020

Sorry sir, we didn’t meet your expectations. I apologize. Fishing 5 adults and trying to keep 5 lines from being tangled can be very tough. I gave it an honest try. Also the fish that I was on the day before had moved, it can be quite common. That is the reason you went for a VERY discounted rate. I thought that was fair. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do for you. Once again, we aim to please and I’ve have VERY FEW sub par reviews. Take care

James Sabo (The Captain)

Replied on August 25, 2020

Sorry sir, we didn’t meet your expectations. I apologize. Fishing 5 adults and trying to keep 5 lines from being tangled can be very tough. I gave it an honest try. Also the fish that I was on the day before had moved, it can be quite common. That is the reason you went for a VERY discounted rate.
I thought that was fair. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do for you. Once again, we aim to please and I’ve have VERY FEW sub par reviews. Take care

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