Half Day Advanced Redfish And Flounder Trip
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Fivehour advanced inshore fishing targeting redfish and flounderCaptain Alexandre guides experienced anglers using prolevel techniquesEarly 7:00 AM start maximizes prime morning fishing conditions
If you're looking for a serious fishing challenge on South Padre Island, Captain Alexandre's advanced inshore trip is exactly what you need. This isn't your typical tourist fishing outing – it's a 5-hour intensive session designed for experienced anglers who want to put their skills to the test. Starting at first light around 7:00 AM, you'll hit the prime feeding windows when redfish and southern flounder are most active in these productive Texas waters. With only 2 spots available per trip, you'll get personalized attention and access to Captain Alexandre's most guarded fishing secrets.
Captain Alexandre doesn't mess around when it comes to finding fish. This top-rated guide has spent years mapping South Padre Island's most productive inshore structure, from shallow grass flats to deeper channel edges where trophy redfish cruise. You'll be working proven techniques like sight fishing in skinny water, precision casting to structure, and reading water conditions like a pro. The morning start time isn't just for convenience – it's strategic. Dawn brings the most aggressive feeding activity, especially for reds that have been hunting baitfish all night. Expect to cover serious water using a combination of live bait presentations and artificial lures, depending on conditions and fish behavior. Captain Alexandre provides high-quality tackle, but seasoned anglers often bring their favorite rods and reels. The boat is equipped with everything you need, from landing nets to ice for your catch.
This trip focuses on refined fishing methods that separate weekend warriors from serious anglers. You'll master sight casting to tailing redfish in ultra-shallow water, a skill that requires patience and precision. Captain Alexandre will teach you to read subtle signs like nervous baitfish, bird activity, and water color changes that indicate feeding fish. When targeting southern flounder, you'll learn bottom structure fishing techniques using gulp baits and live finger mullet near channel drop-offs and grass bed edges. The shallow draft inshore boat allows access to areas larger vessels can't reach, putting you on fish that rarely see pressure. Expect to work with both conventional and spinning tackle, adjusting your approach based on wind conditions, water clarity, and fish activity. This isn't about luck – it's about applying proven strategies and adapting to what the fish are telling you.
Redfish are the crown jewel of South Padre Island inshore fishing, and for good reason. These copper-colored bruisers typically range from 20 to 35 inches in these waters, with slot-sized fish providing incredible fights in shallow water. Reds are year-round residents here, but they're most aggressive during cooler morning hours when they cruise grass flats hunting mullet and shrimp. What makes them special is their willingness to eat in extremely shallow water – sometimes with their backs completely exposed. The visual aspect of watching a red inhale your bait in 18 inches of water never gets old, no matter how many you've caught.
Southern flounder present a completely different challenge that keeps expert anglers coming back. These ambush predators can reach impressive sizes, with fish over 5 pounds not uncommon in South Padre's deeper channels and structure areas. Fall months bring the best flounder action as these fish stage for their offshore spawning migration, but quality fish are available throughout much of the year. Flounder require patience and finesse – they often mouth baits softly before committing, testing your ability to detect subtle strikes. When you hook into a big "doormat" flounder, their bulldogging fight and table fare quality make them one of the most prized catches in Texas inshore waters.
This world-class fishing experience fills up fast, especially during peak seasons when the bite is hot. Captain Alexandre's reputation for putting experienced anglers on quality fish has made this trip a customer favorite among serious fishermen. With only 2 anglers per trip, you're guaranteed personalized instruction and maximum fishing time without crowds. The 5-hour duration gives you plenty of opportunities to work different techniques and locations, adapting to conditions and fish behavior throughout the morning. Whether you're looking to improve your sight fishing skills, learn new techniques, or simply catch quality fish with a renowned local guide, this advanced trip delivers exactly what experienced anglers are seeking. Don't wait – prime dates book weeks in advance, and you don't want to miss your chance at some of the best inshore fishing South Padre Island has to offer.
Captain Alexandre's 23-foot Majek flats boat is your ticket to South Padre's best redfish and flounder action. This 2015 rig runs smooth with a 175HP Suzuki, cruising at 30 knots to get you on the fish fast. Built for the flats, she draws shallow and handles like a dream in skinny water where the big reds like to cruise. The GPS keeps you on the productive spots while the fish finder shows what's happening below. With room for up to 6 anglers but keeping groups small at 2 for this advanced trip, you'll have plenty of casting room to work those structure lines and grass beds where trophy fish hang out. Perfect setup for serious anglers who want to get after it.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are South Padre's bread and butter inshore species. These copper-colored fighters average 20-30 inches and love our shallow grass flats, oyster reefs, and sandy bottoms in 1-4 feet of water. You'll spot them by their signature black eyespot near the tail and that beautiful bronze coloring. Fall and spring offer the best action when they're actively feeding on shrimp and small baitfish. What makes reds special is their power - they'll make long, bulldogging runs that test your drag system. Plus, they're excellent table fare with that mild, sweet flavor. My go-to trick here is working topwater plugs over the flats early morning - when a red explodes on a surface lure in skinny water, it's pure magic. These fish fight hard and taste great.
Paralichthys LethostigmaSouthern flounder are the ultimate ambush predators in our bay system. These flatfish typically run 15-20 inches, though we see doormat-sized ones pushing 8+ pounds. They're masters of camouflage, burying in sandy and muddy bottoms near drop-offs, channel edges, and around structure. Both eyes sit on their left side, giving them that distinctive "flounder stare." Fall migration offers prime fishing as they move toward passes and deeper water. What anglers love is the challenge - you've got to read the bottom and work baits slow. They're also some of the best eating fish in the bay. My local secret is using live finger mullet on a Carolina rig, bouncing it along channel edges during moving tides. Keep your bait moving just enough to look natural.
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