5.0(1 Reviews)Extended Half Day Redfish Trip - Aransas Pass
5.0(1 reviews)
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Sixhour inshore redfish fishing adventure in Aransas Pass watersExpert guides provide personalized instruction for all skill levelsModern Maudi V vessel accommodates up to two guests comfortably
When you're ready to get serious about redfish, Let The Good Times Roll Guide Service has you covered with a solid six-hour charter that puts you right where the copper-colored bruisers hang out. Captain and crew know these Aransas Pass waters like the back of their hand, and they'll put you on fish whether you're slinging lures for the first time or you've been chasing reds for decades. The Maudi V is rigged right with a reliable 150 horsepower Suzuki that gets you to the honey holes without burning up half your fishing time getting there.
This isn't your typical rushed morning trip where you're headed back to the dock right when the bite gets good. Six hours gives you real fishing time to work different spots, try various techniques, and adapt when conditions change. The captain runs a tight ship but keeps things relaxed - you're here to fish, not get lectured. Aransas Pass sits right where several bay systems meet the Gulf, creating that perfect mix of structure, current, and bait that redfish can't resist. You'll work shallow flats where reds cruise looking for crabs and shrimp, then maybe hit some deeper pockets where the bigger fish stage up. The boat handles just two anglers, so you're not fighting for rod space or competing with a crowd for the captain's attention.
Redfish aren't picky eaters, but they're smart enough to make you work for them. The guide service sets you up with medium-heavy spinning gear that can handle everything from slot-sized reds to the occasional bull that might crash your party. Depending on conditions and what the fish are doing, you'll be throwing soft plastics on jig heads, working topwater plugs during low-light periods, or drifting live bait near structure. The shallow water around Aransas Pass means you'll often sight-fish to reds you can actually see - nothing beats watching a copper-backed fish turn on your lure and make that water explode. When the fish are holding deeper, expect to work bottom rigs with cut bait or live shrimp around shell beds and channel edges where redfish ambush passing meals.
"Good trip. Awesome captain." - Dylan
Redfish are the main event here, and for good reason - these copper-colored fighters put up a scrap that'll test your drag and your patience. Texas reds typically run anywhere from 18 inches up to 30-plus-inch bulls, with slot fish between 20-28 inches being the bread and butter. They're year-round residents in these waters, but fall and winter months often produce the most consistent action as bait concentrates in the bays. What makes reds so addictive is their aggressive strikes and bulldogging fight - they don't jump like a tarpon, but they'll pull steady and strong, using their broad tails and stubborn attitude to test every knot on your rig. The shallow flats around Aransas Pass hold good numbers of slot reds that feed actively during moving tides, while the deeper channels and structures often hide the bigger specimens that make your reel sing. These fish aren't just fun to catch - they're excellent table fare when kept within regulations, with firm white meat that handles everything from blackening to frying.
Six hours on the water with a captain who knows where the fish live and how to put you on them - that's what separates a good fishing trip from another day of casting practice. Let The Good Times Roll Guide Service has built their reputation on putting clients on redfish consistently, and the Maudi V gets you there in comfort and style. Whether you're looking to introduce someone new to saltwater fishing or you want to target some quality reds without the crowds, this extended half-day trip gives you the time and expert guidance to make it happen. The Texas coast doesn't get much better than Aransas Pass for year-round redfish action, and having a local guide who lives and breathes these waters makes all the difference between stories about the ones that got away and photos of the ones that didn't.
The 22-foot Maudi V cuts through Aransas Pass waters with authority, powered by a reliable 150hp Suzuki outboard that gets you to productive redfish spots quickly. This fishing machine comfortably handles up to four anglers while maintaining the intimate feel that serious fishermen prefer. With GPS navigation keeping you on target, you'll cover more water and spend more time with lines wet. The boat's design handles the shallow flats and deeper channels around Aransas Pass with ease, whether you're sight-casting to tailing reds or working structure. Built for Gulf Coast conditions, she runs smooth at cruising speed and provides a stable platform when you're fighting fish. Perfect size for accessing those hidden honey holes while still having room to move around when the action heats up.
5.0 out of 5.0Good trip. Awesome captain.
Aransas Pass, TX