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Best Months for Redfish and Speckled Trout Near Padre Island
Texas coast fishing guide and owner of Drifter Guides, offering guided fishing trips in Corpus Christi, Padre Island, Baffin Bay, and the Laguna Madre.

Captain Chris Strakos


Traveling to the Texas Coastal Bend for Fishing from Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio
If you are planning a Texas coast fishing trip from Austin, Dallas, Houston, or San Antonio , the Corpus Christi, Padre Island, and Port Aransas area is one of the best places in Texas to go. The Texas Coastal Bend is easy to reach by car, offers quick access to the beach and bay, and gives anglers a chance to combine a fishing trip with a true coastal getaway. Corpus Christi’s official tourism site says the area includes more than 80 miles of beaches across Corpus Christi

Captain Chris Strakos


Boat Fishing vs. Wade Fishing on the Texas Coast
If you are planning a guided fishing trip on the Texas coast, one of the biggest questions is whether you should book a boat fishing trip or a wade fishing trip. The answer depends on the type of experience you are looking for. Both boat fishing and wade fishing can be productive and enjoyable, and both have their place depending on the season, conditions, and the style of fishing you prefer. At Drifter Guides, each trip is planned around giving anglers the best opportunity p

Captain Chris Strakos


What to Bring on a Texas Bay Fishing Charter
If you are planning a Texas bay fishing charter near Corpus Christi, Padre Island, Port Aransas, the Laguna Madre, or Baffin Bay, one of the most common questions is simple: what should I bring? The good news is that you do not need to overcomplicate it. A successful day on the water usually comes down to being comfortable, prepared for the weather, and bringing the few essentials you will want for the day. The exact answer also depends on the type of trip you are booking, be

Captain Chris Strakos


Why Corpus Christi, Padre Island, the Laguna Madre, and Baffin Bay Are Famous for Speckled Trout Fishing
Texas coast fishing guide and owner of Drifter Guides, offering guided fishing trips in Corpus Christi, Padre Island, Baffin Bay, and the Laguna Madre.

Captain Chris Strakos
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