Tuesday, 4 November 2014

Fishing Charters South Padre Island

By Etta Bowen


Some of your best vacation ventures can be found in the state of Texas. This is especially true of the area surrounding the gulf coast where visitors can participate in both deep sea and shallow in-shore tours catering to fishermen and their families. Fishing charters South Padre Island can be a destination of their own or they can serve as a spectacular finishing touch for the family vacation of a lifetime.

The gulf shores area enjoys good weather most of the year and this allows people to visit the area and charter tours at any time weather permits it. Some charter companies operate through the autumn months and into the holiday season. The main tourist season is during the summer months of July through September and daily excursions are available for deep sea and in-shore fishermen.

Whether you are an experienced fisherman or a total novice you will find no shortage of fish to catch. Boat captains and crew will happily show you how to hook and land any fish you catch. The boat supplies all rods and reels needed and bait and tackle is also included. The captain of your boat is well acquainted with the fish you seek and where to find them. You will find that there are more than eighteen species of fish in these gulf and coastal waters around this island.

Most boats do not supply food or other refreshments and the guests are expected to bring whatever they may want to eat or drink aboard with them. The crew suggests that you also bring several other items with you when you board the boat. Absolutes are a picture ID and a Texas license to fish. Highly recommended but optional items include a hat, sun screen, and sun glasses that are polarized to protect your eyes while on the water. You may also consider bringing some cash for tipping the crew and incidental purchases during the day.

Hooking and fighting a big game fish is something many fishermen look forward to. Searching for marlin, tuna and shark is a specialty for most captains. They have fish finders that help locate the larger species for their guests. Many of the larger fish must be released after they are caught without harming them and some captains carry this catch and release policy over to every species of fish they hook. They release all fish that are not going to be use as food for the client.

There are services available for cleaning any fish you choose to keep for consumption. You will also find restaurants in the immediate area that will be happy to prepare your catch for dinner when you return to shore in the evening. The cost of these services is very reasonable and reportedly the dinners are exceptional.

The boats can be leased for full or half day tours and can accommodate from two guests all the way up to eighty persons. A double decked boat is available for large family parties or perhaps a corporate get-together for clients or personnel. The safety measures in place on boats ensure the safety of passengers and children are welcome on nearly all boats.

Vacationing on the gulf coast of Texas may offer you the opportunity to experience the most exciting and unforgettable fishing excursion of your life.




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