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This blog is simply short events, pictures, and funny things that happen in the day-to-day life of a fishing guide in the ROCKPORT, PORT ARANSAS, AND CORPUS CHRISTI AREA. There's nothing on here that isn't fishing or duck hunting. If you have a question you want me to answer, please email me from my website at http://www.texascoastfishing.com/. I'll answer all I can. Anything is fair game from what kind of boats are best, where fish are biting, you fished with me and hate my guts ( I probably hate your guts too and maybe we can work it out). Anyway, I'll keep up as best I can. Please remember I work a lot and have to answer customer emails, phone messages, and keep boats running. Thanks and I hope you enjoy what you find here.

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Thursday, September 15, 2011

What's the best boat?

Ok,
I've been asked this question at least 1000 times over the years.  I've had several emails asking "what's the best boat for fishing the coast" ?  Here's the best, most honest answer I know.  There's not one.  Yes,  there are good boats but the reason I own  2 boats (an air boat and a  24' Kenner) is because I can't find one that will do everything.  Some boats are better at handling deep water and chop.  Some boats are just for shallow water fishing.  Some boats are very fast, but don't handle shallow water.  You see the idea here.  The sister question to the first question is "how shallow will your boat run"?  It doesn't matter how shallow your boat will run, it matters how shallow your boat will float.  I can run a boat through almost no water ( inches deep), but I can't stop.  If I stop, I'm stuck. If I can run the boat and stop and still float, I'm in good shape.  If you're floating, you can pole or use your trolling motor to get out.  The other way you're going to need the number to Sea Tow and it's really expensive. 

The boat you want is the one that gets you to the areas YOU like to fish.  If you aren't sure what areas you like to fish or how you like to fish (wade, bait, drift or a combo) then you're not ready for a boat.  Keep taking guides until you find what you like to do best.  Then you're ready to find a boat.  It's easy for me to tell someone what the best boat is when they say "I'm looking to fish the flats".  I know they need a shallow water boat and have a lot of options.  If you say, "I want a boat that I can fish offshore, the flats and the middle of Aransas Bay", I'll say "Good luck".  I'm not talking about just getting by, I'm talking about fishing your area the right, safe and best way.  There's a boat out there just for you.  You just need to know what you like to do.  You may be surprised at how simple it is with the right boat.

Go find out what kind of fishing you like the best.  What do you want to do every single time you're on the water?  Then we can find you a boat that fits perfectly.  When you want to go offshore, hire an offshore guide.  It's a lot cheaper than owning two boats.  Trust me. 

Now go fishing and have fun.  Remember to be polite and courteous to other fisherman.  Give others AT LEAST 100 yards of room.  Don't be the ass out there.  We've already got too many. 
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