Kenjo Fly Charters specializes in utilizing sight-casting techniques with technical spot ‘n stalk methods for our Texas Saltwater Fly Fishing adventures.
You will be hooked once you experience sight fishing the saltwater Texas Coastal flats! Come learn sight-casting techniques from Captain Kenjo year-round on the fly in the clear shallow flats surrounding Port Aransas Texas.
Coercively, the sun rises every day over the huge expanse of the Gulf of Mexico raising the wild flora and fauna causing the fishing to become heated from the wake-up calls of hungry Texas Redfish Black Drum and Speckled Trout. History of Port Aransas runs deep. In previous ages, this little island fishing village was named after its prized game fish, Tarpon, Texas. President Roosevelt even frequented the fishing village known today as Port Aransas to experience the rich natural biodiversity by battling megalops himself. Redfish are primarily abundant along the Texas Coast and give great fun when flyfishing.
Throughout the South Texas Coastal Bend, the first known inhabitants were the Karankawa Indians and you can bet they caught their share of fish here! Then the first Spanish explorer sailed past in 1519 and modernization of the area began with horse and cattle ranches covering millions of acres. For more Port Aransas History click here.
As you pursue the many species of fish with the saltwater fly rod around Port Aransas, Corpus Christi, Aransas Pass and Rockport you will not get bored. We have many choices in fishing areas for sight-casting redfish trout and drum on the fly. You will thoroughly enjoy all the diversity of habitat and topography. Wade fishing is also very productive but wading here along the Texas coast is not for the faint of heart.
In addition, the predominant species you might encounter in Texas Saltwater Fly Fishing is the red[fish] and black drum. Because of the guttural drumming sound they can make, the term “drum” was a given name. Sneaky speckled trout can also be caught year-round moreover the seatrout here grow to trophy proportions like in the Laguna Madre. We target big Jack Crevalle in the bay during the late spring and summer months. Their explosive nature and hellacious fight will challenge you to the max.
In Port Aransas there are miles of expansive mangroves and spartina grasses in every direction. Mini cays (pronounced “keys”) islands, bird rookeries creeks and sloughs are ideal areas for fishing. Our winter waterfowl selection is also incredible due to the sanctuary this area provides for many species of migrating birds. You will also enjoy seeing North America’s largest bird, the Whooping Crane, as it calls our barrier island home during the winter.
We do get a few days each year to target the mighty tarpon. You will need to be extremely patient and have strong confidence in your casting skills will always give you a better chance.
Lastly, the best part of Port Aransas is the culture and kindness the people of the community provide. This a fantastic place to bring your family to relax in the sun. You can enjoy fishing on the beach or from the various bulkheads around town. Before Hurricane Harvey there were several fishing piers to choose from but those are slowly being rebuilt.
