Your Best Shot At A Texas Redfish On Fly Starts Here
Join Capt. Pete Kaple and experience the marshes, flats, and back lakes of the middle Texas coast.
More Than Just A Day On The Water
These trips aren't about blind casting shorelines and hoping for the best. Every trip is built around finding fish, making the right presentation, and helping you become a better angler.
Whether you're new to fly fishing or looking to refine your skills, you'll leave with a better understanding of redfish behavior, fly selection, presentations, and the unique waters of the Texas coast.
meet capt. pete
Capt. Pete Kaple is a USCG Master Unlimited Captain, fly fishing guide, and the founder of Skiff Wanderer. With countless days spent exploring the Texas coast, Pete is passionate about helping anglers experience the excitement of sight fishing for redfish while building confidence with a fly rod. Whether it's your first redfish on fly or your hundredth, his goal is to make every day on the water both productive and memorable.
the essentials
Location:Port Aransas & Corpus Christi, TX
Target Species:Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum
Trip Length:Full or Half Day
Fishing Style:Sight Fishing From A Poling Skiff
Skill Level:Beginner To Advanced
Trip Options & Pricing
Half-Day: 3–4 hours $500
Full-Day: 6–8 hours $800
Location: Corpus Christi to Rockport, TX
What's included
Every Skiff Wanderer guided trip comes fully equipped so you can focus on fishing, not logistics. Here's what you'll get:
- Top-tier fly fishing gear: premium saltwater fly rods, reels, and fly lines ready to handle redfish, trout, and more. Feel free to bring your own rods/reels.
- Flies: a handpicked selection tied specifically for the Texas coast and current conditions. Feel free to bring your own flies, I'm happy to help make selections. If you want to load up, check out the shop
- Breakfast, Lunch, & Water: Enjoy some of my favorite breakfast tacos and a homemade sandwich as we chase redfish.
Who This Trip Is For
Whether you're making your first cast with a fly rod or you've spent years chasing fish on the flats, these trips are tailored to your experience level.
Beginners receive hands on instruction throughout the day, while experienced anglers can focus on refining presentations, spotting fish, and maximizing opportunities when it matters most.
Frequently asked questions
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Not at all. Whether it's your first time holding a fly rod or you've spent years chasing fish on the flats, trips are tailored to your experience level. Instruction is available throughout the day, including casting, fish spotting, presentation, and fighting fish.
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Trips are based around Port Aransas, Corpus Christi, Aransas Pass, and the surrounding waters of the middle Texas coast. Launch locations may vary depending on weather, tides, and fishing conditions.
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A valid Texas fishing license, polarized sunglasses, weather appropriate clothing, and sunscreen. All fly fishing equipment, flies, drinks, and lunch are provided.
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Redfish are the primary target year round. Depending on conditions and the season, opportunities for black drum, speckled trout, and other coastal species may also be available.
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Safety is always the top priority. If weather conditions make it unsafe to fish, we'll work together to reschedule your trip for another available date.
Ready to get on the water?
Tell me a little about yourself and the dates you're interested in. I'll personally reach out to discuss availability and help plan your trip.
A 50% deposit is required to book. The remaining 50% is to be paid in cash or Venmo the day of the trip. Cancellations more than 2 weeks prior to the trip will be full refunded. Cancellations within two weeks of the trip will result in loss of deposit. Cancellations due to weather and risk of safety will be refunded or held for rescheduling.