Tournament Fishing with Captain Levi Price
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.
What to Expect on the Water
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.
Tournament Tactics & Techniques
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.
Species You'll Want to Hook
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.
Time to Book Your Spot
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.