Captain
Ruben Riojas

Member since April 2015 Port Mansfield, United States
Background
I am licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard and Texas Park and Wildlife Department for the past 12 years. As a child I grew up fishing and learning from my father and grandfather. Since then I have developed a passion for fishing. I wanted to share my experience on the water with other people.
Techniques
I prefer to use artificial lure but I do make accommodations to use live bait. I love the top water bite, just that explosion on the lure is awesome. Sight casting at red fish is a blast.

Hey, I'm Captain Ruben Riojas

Port Mansfield, United States
Background
I am licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard and Texas Park and Wildlife Department for the past 12 years. As a child I grew up fishing and learning from my father and grandfather. Since then I have developed a passion for fishing. I wanted to share my experience on the water with other people.
Techniques
I prefer to use artificial lure but I do make accommodations to use live bait. I love the top water bite, just that explosion on the lure is awesome. Sight casting at red fish is a blast.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(19 reviews)
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Port Mansfield
trips from US $425
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4.9 / 5
(124 reviews)
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trips from US $425

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 143 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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David S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great morning on the bay.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 20, 2023
Had a great trip, while not ideal conditions, Captain Ruben kept us in position to catch fish and enjoy our morning. My son...
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Charles T.
Grand Rapids, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Captain Ruben

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 5, 2023
Had an amazing time with Captain Ruben.ย  We did a half day afternoon trip and it was the highlight of our vacation!ย  Captain...
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Tiffany K.
Spring, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with Captain Ruben

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 26, 2023
Great first fishing trip on the bay! We caught several trout and one red. The captain was patient with us and easy going, felt...
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Andrew C.
Georgetown, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Ruben

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 26, 2023
Capt. Ruben was great.ย  He put us on the fish and also taught our novice party member to fish.ย  She ended up catching the...
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Orlando O.
Port Isabel, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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First time out

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 11, 2023
This was our first trip with Captain Ruben and we all had a great time. He is very knowledgeable and helpful with everything....
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