Captain
James Hinton

Member since March 2021 Port Aransas, United States
Background
Captain James is originally from the Panhandle of Texas, where he raised a family and operated a successful cattle operation for over 30 years. He came to the South Coastal Bend area on an invite to bays fish for a weekend and made several return trips there after. When he was looking to make a life change fishing seemed like a natural fit. In 2019, Captain James made the move to Rockport, Texas. He spent the next year learning the water in and around the area. He also had several veteran fishing guides mentor him as well. Since then Captain James has become a very sought after fishing guide in the area.
Techniques
Captain James's preferred method of fishing is shallow water around reefs looking for a good fight from a big ole slob Drum or Redfish. That being said, he is proficient in almost any style that the occasion calls for. He prefers using a variety of live bait, but the occasional artificial is not out of the question either.

Hey, I'm Captain James Hinton

Port Aransas, United States
Background
Captain James is originally from the Panhandle of Texas, where he raised a family and operated a successful cattle operation for over 30 years. He came to the South Coastal Bend area on an invite to bays fish for a weekend and made several return trips there after. When he was looking to make a life change fishing seemed like a natural fit. In 2019, Captain James made the move to Rockport, Texas. He spent the next year learning the water in and around the area. He also had several veteran fishing guides mentor him as well. Since then Captain James has become a very sought after fishing guide in the area.
Techniques
Captain James's preferred method of fishing is shallow water around reefs looking for a good fight from a big ole slob Drum or Redfish. That being said, he is proficient in almost any style that the occasion calls for. He prefers using a variety of live bait, but the occasional artificial is not out of the question either.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(33 reviews)
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Port Aransas
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Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 33 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fishing with James
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Charlie G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fish on

VERIFIED   Full day trip on March 30, 2025
We had a great time, james had us red fishes out, and on to black drum. Not disappointed, looking forward to another trip in...
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Patrick M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great captain and fun

VERIFIED   Full day trip on April 12, 2025
Captain James was great! Will be booking with him again
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Raymon L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

November fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on November 25, 2023
Our family had a fantastic fishing trip with Captain James Hinton from Redfish Reaper Guide Service in Rockport, Texas. Captain...
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Brad C.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with James

VERIFIED   Evening trips on March 13, 2025
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Michael K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

If you wanna catch some trout, this is your guy

VERIFIED   Full day trip on June 14, 2024
We went out without too many expectations, but really nailed the trout.ย  We even caught an unexpected flounder. James really...
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