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
4.9 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (40)
May fishing trip
Great Day on the water!
Great Day on the water!
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
77%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
97%
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Mid week work out!!!!!

Full Day Trip on March 2, 2016
My brother in law and I called James for a spur of the moment mid-week trip. He had an opening, and was super efficient at...
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Codi R.
Robstown, Texas
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Amazing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on April 26, 2019
Amazing Trip and guide. He was very accommodating and I think he wanted us to catch fish more then we did. Will no doubt book...
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Paula G.
San Antonio, Texas
Excellent
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Fishing with James

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 22, 2019
Windy day and we caught fish!ย  Captain was determined and diligent!
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Jon C.
Hurst, TX
Excellent
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Fishing with James

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 30, 2019
James is a solid guide. Got our limit early. Definitely recommend
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   October 24, 2024
The charter operator canceled 14 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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