What’s Included with Your Trip

Whether you are fishing from the boat or stepping out for a wade trip, Drifter Guides is committed to providing a personalized and memorable day on the water. Boat trips include all necessary fishing equipment, while wade fishing anglers should plan to bring the gear they know and trust.

At Drifter Guides, every trip is built around providing a comfortable, customized, and memorable experience on the water. Your trip includes:

• Quality light-tackle spinning rod and reel setups for boat trips

• Ice and ice chests for food, beverages, and kept fish

• Live bait or artificial lures, depending on the season and conditions

• Instruction on technique, presentation, and approach

• A chance to create lasting memories on the Texas coast

What to Bring

To make the most of your day on the water, we recommend bringing the following. Please keep in mind that storage space on the boat is limited.

Fishing License

A valid Texas fishing license with a saltwater endorsement is required. One-day and annual licenses can be purchased at many retail stores in Corpus Christi, including Academy Sports + Outdoors. You can also visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife website to find a location near you.

Food and Drinks

Please bring any food, water, or drinks you would like for the day. Alcohol is permitted in moderation. For safety reasons, underage drinking and glass bottles are not allowed.

Cooler for Your Catch

If you plan to keep fish, please bring a cooler to transport your catch home after the trip.

Children’s Life Jackets

Children under the age of 13 are required to wear a life jacket at all times while aboard the boat. Please bring a life jacket your child will be comfortable wearing throughout the day.

What to Wear

Comfort and protection from the elements can make a big difference in your day on the water. We recommend:

• Sunscreen

• Hat or cap with a dark underbrim

• Polarized sunglasses, preferably amber or copper lenses

• Rain gear, if needed

Wade Fishing: What to Bring

Drifter Guides wade fishing trips are designed for anglers who prefer to fish on foot and use gear they know and trust. For these trips, anglers are responsible for bringing their own equipment.

Recommended Wade Fishing Gear

• Rod and reel, with light to medium-light tackle preferred

• Landing net

• Boga grip or fish grips

• Artificial lures

• Bait bucket, if using live bait

• Stringer or catch bag, if keeping fish

• Wading jacket, depending on the season

• Cold weather layers during winter

• Sunscreen

• Hat

• Polarized sunglasses

Winter Wade Fishing

For winter wade fishing trips, we recommend:

• Waders

• Thermal base layers

• Waterproof wading jacket

• Proper wading boots

Summer Wade Fishing

For summer wade fishing trips, we recommend:

• Fishing pants

• Long-sleeve fishing shirt

• Proper wading boots

• Face protection such as a Buff or similar sun and wind protection

Catch and release is always welcome.