Captain
Kim Goulden
Member since September 2025
Port O'Connor, United States
- Background
- I grew up fishing the Texas Gulf Coast long before I was tall enough to wade it. My early days chasing both inshore and offshore species taught me the rhythms of tides, wind, and water—lessons that became a lifelong obsession. Over the years, I’ve fished from Port O’Connor to the Laguna Madre, targeting trophy trout, redfish, tarpon, and more. I’ve guided anglers through every condition the coast can throw at us—helping them read the water, select the right lure, and build confidence with every cast. As a Texas Fish & Game Magazine columnist, weekly guest on the Texas Outdoor Show, and artificial-lure coach, I’m passionate about teaching technique, breaking down lure strategy, and sharing the art of artificial fishing. Watching a guest light up when they feel that first thump beats any personal record of mine. My goal on every trip is simple: keep it safe, skill-driven, and unforgettable. Whether it’s your first redfish or your dream-class trout, I’ll help you make it happen—and ensure you leave with stories worth retelling.
- Techniques
- My preferred approach is wade or drift fishing with artificial lures, targeting trophy speckled trout and redfish in shallow water. There’s nothing like stepping into the bay, feeling the bottom underfoot, and becoming part of the environment you’re fishing. It’s a technical, hands-on style that forces you to slow down, read the water, and trust your presentation. Artificial lures are my specialty because they demand skill and precision but also reward creativity. Whether it’s working a soft plastic through grass lines, walking a topwater bait across a glassy flat, or dialing in subtle retrieves with a twitch bait, every strike is earned. These methods allow anglers to feel directly connected to the fish and develop confidence that carries over to every trip. While I love exploring new tactics, my focus is always on building anglers’ skills so they leave more capable than when they arrived. I believe lure fishing creates a stronger connection between the angler and the resource—it’s active, challenging, and endlessly rewarding. At the end of the day, what drives me is helping others experience that thrill: the sudden strike on a topwater, the thump of a soft plastic, and the unforgettable rush of knowing you fooled that fish.
Hey, I'm Captain Kim Goulden
Port O'Connor, United States
- Background
- I grew up fishing the Texas Gulf Coast long before I was tall enough to wade it. My early days chasing both inshore and offshore species taught me the rhythms of tides, wind, and water—lessons that became a lifelong obsession. Over the years, I’ve fished from Port O’Connor to the Laguna Madre, targeting trophy trout, redfish, tarpon, and more. I’ve guided anglers through every condition the coast can throw at us—helping them read the water, select the right lure, and build confidence with every cast. As a Texas Fish & Game Magazine columnist, weekly guest on the Texas Outdoor Show, and artificial-lure coach, I’m passionate about teaching technique, breaking down lure strategy, and sharing the art of artificial fishing. Watching a guest light up when they feel that first thump beats any personal record of mine. My goal on every trip is simple: keep it safe, skill-driven, and unforgettable. Whether it’s your first redfish or your dream-class trout, I’ll help you make it happen—and ensure you leave with stories worth retelling.
- Techniques
- My preferred approach is wade or drift fishing with artificial lures, targeting trophy speckled trout and redfish in shallow water. There’s nothing like stepping into the bay, feeling the bottom underfoot, and becoming part of the environment you’re fishing. It’s a technical, hands-on style that forces you to slow down, read the water, and trust your presentation. Artificial lures are my specialty because they demand skill and precision but also reward creativity. Whether it’s working a soft plastic through grass lines, walking a topwater bait across a glassy flat, or dialing in subtle retrieves with a twitch bait, every strike is earned. These methods allow anglers to feel directly connected to the fish and develop confidence that carries over to every trip. While I love exploring new tactics, my focus is always on building anglers’ skills so they leave more capable than when they arrived. I believe lure fishing creates a stronger connection between the angler and the resource—it’s active, challenging, and endlessly rewarding. At the end of the day, what drives me is helping others experience that thrill: the sudden strike on a topwater, the thump of a soft plastic, and the unforgettable rush of knowing you fooled that fish.
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