Captain Joe Mendez

Fishing Guides Corpus Christi

SALTWATER FLATS FISHING GUIDES IN CORPUS CHRISTI TX.

Bay Fishing Charters guided by Captain Joe Mendez on a 23′ Shoal-water Cat on the Corpus Christi Saltwater Bays.

Shoal-Water Flats Boat

I run a 23 Shoal Water Cat boat powered by a Mercury 300 Pro. This boat has a Bob’s jack plate, a Motor Guide trolling motor, twin Power Poles, and a custom top for the hot summer months. The Shoal Water Cat is stable and offers a smooth and dry ride. The boat floats in 8 to 10 inches of water and will get up in 15 inches; we can go just about anywhere we want to find fish. This boat has plenty of dry storage for tackle and offers clients a great deal of fishing room.

Fishing Tackle

Fishing the flats for big trout and redfish can be challenging. Good tackle is essential, and I can provide you with the finest rods and reels on the market. I offer the finest Shimano spinning and bait-casting reels, depending on your preference. The rods I use are custom-made for what we do. Ruben Morin and I have worked on the rods for two years. We devised a rod light enough to cast all day and strong enough to fight a big redfish. Feel free to bring your tackle.

The 23 Shoal-water Cat is the largest model in the Shoal-water line. This boat rides excellently in shallow water and runs well in a chop. The 8″ draft will allow you and your friends to get in and out of shallow water with no trouble.

The efficient catamaran hull allows the boat to run well with a 150 HP motor and can be rigged with a 300 HP motor. The 23 Shoal-Water Cat has become the boat of choice for many fishing guides on the Texas Coast. The highly stable hull design and spacious cockpit give anglers plenty of room to move around.