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Captain John Ruiz has been a member of FishingBooker since March 2020.

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John Ruiz

Captain John Ruiz, Port Isabel, United States - FishingBooker

Group of adult anglers posing beside a large multi-tier fish display board at Pirates Pier in Port Isabel, Texas.

This charter is licensed to take you fishing up to 9 miles offshore into state waters.

Big John's Fishing Guide

Great trip.  Caught a lot of fish.  Had a great time and everyone caught fish.

Captain Big John is awesome, highly recommended. Will spend quality time answering any questions you may have. And will definitely put you on the fish!!! 

Fishing trip of excellence!!!

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	Focus on Redfish in January and you won't regret it for a second – the waters are teeming with them. Trout are more picky than usual, try tempting them with spoons and jigs.</div>


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	Redfish and Trout fishing is still good, don't miss the chance to catch as many as you can. The weather is getting hotter, and so is the fishing.
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	Flounder and Trout are on the rise, while fishing for Redfish can be less productive than previous months. Inshore fishing is the name of the game in March.
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	You'll be searching for Speckled Trout near shore and Redfish on the flats. Black Drum fishing is excellent. April brings more action offshore – Blue Marlin is possible with some luck.</div>


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	May is all about inshore action – the shallow waters of the bay are filled with Speckled Trout and Redfish. Tarpon are also making their first appearance – catch them if you can.</div>


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	Red Snapper season opens – head out to federal waters and bag your personal best. Bottom fishing and battling Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, and Mahi Mahi is a must.</div>

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	Red Snapper is still going strong, along with Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, Tuna, and Wahoo offshore. Inshore fishing is all about Tarpon, and catching them on the fly will be unforgettable.</p>


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	The beginning of August is reserved for the Texas International Fishing Tournament – test your angling skills against others. Reds are waiting for you inshore, while Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo, and Amberjack prowl the offshore fishing grounds.</div>


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	September is all about Flounder fishing on the flats. But that doesn't mean that Reds, Specks, Snook, and Tarpon are slowing down. Snapper fishing is still hot, hot, hot.</div>


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	October can be very productive and diverse when it comes to the species you can catch. The sky's the limit with Tuna offshore and Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Snook inshore.&nbsp;</div>


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	The weather is getting colder, but fishing is still hot. November is all about fishing inshore for Reds or offshore for Yellowfin Tuna – just choose your game, and anything's possible.&nbsp;</div>

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	Colder weather will usually lead anglers to stay inshore, but that doesn't mean less action. Trout, Redfish, and Black Drum can be amazing this time of the year.</div>


Satisfied with the boat

Caught fish

Appropriate for children

Friendly captain

Good experience

5 Hour Trip - Afternoon

Half day with Captain John

5 Hour Trip - Morning

Fishing with John

Great trip!

A family proudly displays their catch of multiple fish on a board at a fishing dock, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Three anglers posing together with a variety of fish displayed on a board at a fishing dock, showcasing their successful catch after a day of fishing.

Cooler filled with multiple speckled trout and a large redfish resting on ice aboard a fishing boat.

Sunset over open water with a low shoreline; no boat, anglers, or catch visible.

An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while aboard the 'Swallow Stalker' near South Padre Island, Texas.

Cooler filled with redfish and spotted seatrout stored on the deck of a fishing boat.

John Ruiz

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Half day with Captain John

Great trip. Caught a lot of fish. Had a great time and everyone caught fish.

Fishing trip of excellence!!!

Fishing with John

Great trip!

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