Captain
Russ Wheeler

Member since August 2016 Aransas Pass, United States
Background
Captain Russ Wheeler has 28 years of experience fishing the waters of South Texas. Not only is he a very experienced and family friendly charter boat captain, he is also a certified Bird & Wildlife Guide, and he will be more than happy to share his knowledge of the area's amazing flora and fauna throughout your fishing trip.

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Aransas Pass, United States
Background
Captain Russ Wheeler has 28 years of experience fishing the waters of South Texas. Not only is he a very experienced and family friendly charter boat captain, he is also a certified Bird & Wildlife Guide, and he will be more than happy to share his knowledge of the area's amazing flora and fauna throughout your fishing trip.
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Coastal Rod Bender

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(148 reviews)
Aransas Pass
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 148 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (203)
Great Trip, great guide!
Great Trip, great guide!
Great Trip, great guide!
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Angler rating
137
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Dwayne H.
Cypress, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (6โ€“7 Hours) on April 15, 2017
Dwayne H. recommends Coastal Rod Bender
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Nick L.
San Antonio, TX
Bad
1.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Poor
1.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4โ€“5 Hours) on October 1, 2020
I have never gone fishing for 3 hours and never touched a fishing pole. The captain never offered a pole to my wife my kids...
Nick L. does not recommend Coastal Rod Bender
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Gabby R.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   September 17, 2022
The charter operator canceled 8 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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