Tournament Fishing with Captain Levi Price
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Fullday tournament fishing with expert Captain Levi PriceTarget Redfish, Sea Trout, and Black Drum inshoreProfessional guidance and competition strategies provided
Looking to up your game in the guided division? Captain Levi Price runs a top-rated tournament fishing operation right here in Port Aransas, and this full-day trip is built for anglers who want to compete with confidence. You'll fish prime inshore waters where redfish, sea trout, and black drum roam thick, all while getting the kind of local intel that separates winners from also-rans. This isn't your casual weekend outing – it's a focused, professional fishing experience designed to give serious anglers every advantage on tournament day.
Captain Levi knows Port Aransas waters like the back of his hand, and he's not keeping those secrets to himself. Your day starts early with a strategy session covering current conditions, bait selection, and the spots that have been producing lately. You'll launch into the renowned inshore flats and bayou systems where tournament fish love to hang out, targeting structure and grass beds that most weekend warriors never find. With space for just two anglers, you get personalized attention and coaching throughout the day. Levi focuses on teaching you to read water, recognize feeding patterns, and make the kind of presentations that trigger strikes when it counts. This is hands-on learning from a captain who's seen what works in competition and what doesn't.
Success in tournament fishing comes down to efficiency and adaptability, and Captain Levi's approach reflects exactly that mindset. You'll learn to work artificial lures effectively – soft plastics rigged on jig heads, topwater plugs for early morning action, and spoons for covering water quickly. The boat stays positioned using a trolling motor to maintain stealth in shallow water, letting you make precision casts to redfish cruising the flats or trout holding near drop-offs. Levi teaches proper drift techniques for working bait naturally through productive zones, plus how to adjust your presentation based on tide, wind, and fish behavior. You'll practice culling techniques to maximize your bag, understanding which fish to keep and which to release for potential upgrades later in the day. The captain provides all tackle and terminal rigging, but he'll also show you how to tie the knots and rigs that produce consistent results when you're fishing solo.
Redfish are the bread and butter of Port Aransas tournament fishing, and for good reason. These copper-colored bruisers range from 18 to 30-plus inches in these waters, with the slot fish (20-28 inches) being your tournament targets. Spring through fall offers the most consistent action, but winter can produce some monster bulls if you know where to look. Reds love shallow grass flats during rising tides, and they'll absolutely demolish a well-presented soft plastic or spoon. What makes them special for tournament anglers is their aggressive feeding behavior and the visual excitement of sight-casting to fish you can actually see tailing or cruising.
Sea trout provide the numbers game that can make or break a tournament bag. These spotted beauties typically run 14 to 20 inches, with occasional 4-5 pound "gator" trout that'll have you grinning for days. They're most active during cooler months from October through March, though you can find them year-round in deeper grass beds and along channel edges. Trout respond well to slow-sinking soft plastics and suspending twitch baits, and they school up in ways that let skilled anglers load the boat when you find the right spot. Captain Levi knows the seasonal movements that put you on schools of keeper-sized fish when other boats are struggling.
Black drum round out the tournament slam and offer something different from the typical inshore targets. These hefty, broad-shouldered fighters range from puppy drum around 16 inches up to grown bulls pushing 30-40 pounds. The slot-sized fish (14-30 inches) are your tournament focus, and they're available year-round with peak action in spring and fall. Drum love structure – oyster reefs, jetties, and bridge pilings – where they root around for crabs and shrimp. They fight with pure power rather than flashy runs, testing your drag and patience in the best possible way. Finding cooperative drum can separate you from the field since many tournament anglers focus solely on reds and trout.
Captain Levi's tournament preparation trips book up fast, especially during peak competition season from spring through fall. This world-class fishing experience gives you the edge you need to compete confidently in Port Aransas tournaments, combining local knowledge with proven techniques that produce results. Whether you're new to tournament fishing or looking to improve your placement, a day with Captain Levi provides the skills and confidence to fish like a pro. The Fish Guide Service has built a reputation on putting anglers on fish and teaching the strategies that win tournaments. Don't head into your next competition blind – book this customer favorite trip and fish with the advantage that only comes from learning these waters with a seasoned local pro.
Pogonias CromisBlack Drum are the heavyweights of our inshore waters, typically running 5-30 pounds but capable of hitting 90+ pounds. These powerful fish cruise muddy flats, oyster beds, and shallow bay areas where they crush crabs and shellfish with their strong jaws. Spring spawning season is prime time when they school up and become much easier to target. What makes them special is their raw power - even a 20-pounder will test your drag and technique. They're great eating when kept under 15 pounds, but the bigger ones get tough and stringy. Fresh crab bait works best since it stays on the hook better than shrimp. Pro tip: listen for their drumming sounds during spawning - it'll lead you right to the schools.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are the ultimate sight-fishing target in our shallow waters, typically 18-28 inches with those distinctive black spots and copper backs. You'll find them tailing in 1-4 feet of water around grass flats, oyster reefs, and mud bottoms - sometimes so shallow their backs stick out. They're active year-round but fall and spring offer the best action when they're feeding heavily. What makes them special is the visual game - watching them cruise the shallows and getting that explosive topwater strike. They fight hard and taste great when kept in slot. These fish eat almost anything but live shrimp and gold spoons are deadly. Local tip: look for nervous water and mullet activity - reds are usually pushing bait underneath.
Salmo TruttaSpeckled Trout are the bread and butter of our inshore fishing, running 14-24 inches with the occasional trophy pushing 5+ pounds. These spotted beauties love grass flats and shallow bay areas, especially around structure like docks and drop-offs. They bite best during cooler months and low-light periods - dawn, dusk, and overcast days are money time. What anglers love is their willingness to hit both live bait and artificials, plus they're some of the best eating fish in our waters with delicate, flaky white meat. They school up in winter in deeper channels, making them easier to find. My go-to trick is working soft plastics under a popping cork - the noise draws them in and the suspended bait keeps them interested.
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