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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 56 reviews
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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Angler rating
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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%
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Tony M.
Houston, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

2 half day trips with Captain James Sabo

VERIFIED   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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TRAVIS B.
SWINNEY SWTCH, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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Robert B.
College Station, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 2, 2022
Great time, put us on fish quick!
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Chris C.
Robstown, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fish Jedi Uses Force

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 20, 2019
Jedi James took my son and I out on a slightly windy morning that turned into almost gale force winds.ย  Despite the conditions,...
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Dave C.
Dallas, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day Trip with Captain James

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 30, 2018
I had my 14 year old son with me for a full day trip with James and we had a great time!ย  First thing in the morning on our...
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