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April 18, 2025 Port Isabel 3 photos
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Spotted Seatrout
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Trip Summary

It was another beautiful day down here in South Padre Island, TX, and I was excited to take Jay Sluder and his crew of 4 out for a morning of great fishing. April is a prime time for targeting Redfish in these waters, as the warming temperatures have them feeding aggressively in the shallows. I met the group at our usual spot in South Padre Island just before 7:30 AM, got everyone squared away, and we headed out to our first spot. As we cruised along, I could see the water was in great shape—nice and clear, with just a light chop on the surface. Perfect conditions for our light tackle and jigging setups. We started working some deeper channels and points, slowly drifting and working our lures. It wasn't long before Jay's rod slammed down, and he was into a solid Redfish. The fish put up a great fight, taking line and making some powerful runs, but Jay kept his cool and worked it to the boat. We got it measured, snapped a quick photo, and released it to fight another day. The rest of the crew got in on the action too, with a few more Redfish coming over the rails. Throughout the trip, we mixed it up, bouncing between deep water jigging, drifting with live bait, and even a little sight fishing in the shallows. The Redfish were fired up, and we had a blast chasing them around. In between the bites, we took in the amazing views and just enjoyed being out on the water—not a bad way to start the day! Even though we didn't quite fill the cooler, the smiles on everyone's faces told me they had a great time. If you're looking to experience some of the best inshore and light tackle fishing that South Padre Island has to offer, I'd highly recommend booking a trip with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures. Whether you're an experienced angler or just getting into the sport, our crew will make sure you have an unforgettable day on the water. Give us a call, and let's get you out there chasing Reds
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Captain Steven Hillary
Port-isabel, Texas, United States
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Today We Fish Outfitters specializes in drift fishing and wade fishing the flats in the bay for Redfish, Flounder, Black Drum and Speckled Trout. If you’re an angler who enjoys to catch, photograph, and release – by all means, you are welcome ...

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