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
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 60 reviews
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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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
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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Jim B.
Bridgeport, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

1st Time Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 22, 2017
Fishing was slow but he stayed on them till we caught fish. Weโ€™ll definately be back.
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Scott A.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Tails Up Guide Service

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 12, 2016
Great day overall. Did not limit, but caught some nice specs and two oversize reds. James worked very hard to make sure everyone...
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John K. M.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Port A fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 15, 2016
Captain James did a great job. He worked extremely hard to make sure we had a great time.ย  We limited out on speckled trout...
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Orando R.
Austin, TX
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 1, 2019
Just rude.ย  He Knew where to find the fish.ย  As in all the boats cause there were 20 boats in one spot. We walked...
Orando R. does not recommend Tails Up Guide Service โ€“ Pt Aransas
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Jeff S.
Houston, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with James

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 26, 2017
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