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.

GUIDED FLY FISHING CHARTERS IN CORPUS CHRISTI TX.

Curlew Fly Fishing Boat

I run an 18-foot Curlew boat powered by a 115 HP Mercury. This boat has Bob’s jack plate, a poling platform, and the new Strip and Feed Ultimate Fly Basket, which is excellent for controlling your fly line. The front deck has plenty of room for the fly caster and the stripping basket. The Curlew is highly stable and offers a smooth and dry ride. My boat has plenty of dry storage for tackle and other client gear. The Curlew floats in 7 inches of water and will get up in 10 inches, which means we can go just about anywhere we want to find fish.

Fly Fishing Tackle

Fly fishing the flats for redfish and trout can be challenging; good tackle is essential, and I can provide you with the best. I offer Thomas & Thomas Horizon Saltwater Series Rods and Abel Reels. Also, please don’t hesitate to bring your favorite fly rod and reel. Here are the fly lines I like to use: weight forward 8-F, saltwater, and bone fish taper. My leaders are hand-tied, ranging from 9 to 12 feet with 10 to 15-pound test tippets. Good flies to use are Shrimp and Crab patterns on size 2-4-6 hooks. In the winter months, you must bring a pair of waders. Wading boots are all you will need the rest of the year to wade the flats.

Experience, passion, and a relentless no-compromise approach gave rise to the Curlew. With its sleek design, impeccable detail, and peerless shallow-water performance, the Curlew approaches the elusive ideal of the perfect boat.