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5 04, 2023

Tying The Redfish Crack Fly

Tying The Redfish Crack Fly For Spooky Redfish Captain Gibson of Fly Fish Rockport is back. This installment, he will be showing you how he ties his Redfish Crack fly. This has grown to become a very popular fly pattern for redfish throughout the country. You can tie this fly in a variety of colors, sizes and weights to suit your conditions. But in this video, Captain Gibson show you how he likes to tie the Redfish Crack for skinny water and calm water conditions. This version is a bit lighter than others, as well as a bit more subtle in color. Summertime redfish can be a little

2 04, 2023

Rockport Fly Fishing Report – April 1st

It's the first of a new month and time for a fresh Rockport fishing report. April is here, and hopefully some better weather than we saw for most of March. It's Spring fishing time on the Texas Coast! After another handful of crap weather days earlier this week, we were able to get a bunch of boats out on the water again today. The winds were light and even had the sun burn through for the majority of the day out there. Not a bad way to start April. Hopefully the coming days play nice as well. The reports from our boats today were solid. Schooling fish, tails, some

15 03, 2023

Rockport Fly Fishing Report – March 15th

Another quick update to our Rockport Fishing Report for the middle of March. It's Spring Break week here on the coast, which means the weather is going to suck. Always seems to work out that way. But here is what we are seeing out there. After a very nice weekend last weekend, where we had all of our boats on the water, we have had a few days off here this week. In fact, we've canceled everything from Monday through this coming Sunday already. The weather is complete crap. Cooler, strong North winds, rain, lightning and who know what else. But the really bad stuff doesn't start until Friday.

7 03, 2023

Rockport Fly Fishing Report – March 6th

Here is a quick update to our Rockport Fishing Report for early March. Things are picking up, with all the Spring weather. So we wanted to update everyone on what we are seeing on the flats around Rockport and the Central Texas Coast. This past weekend fished fairly well. Not great, but solid. We had a decent front blow through late last week. North winds in the area were clocked at over 60 mph Thursday evening. We never saw any rain or really cold air, but waking up to 50 degrees was certainly a change of pace. It seemed like it was a bit of a shock to the

28 02, 2023

Rockport Fly Fishing Report – February 27th

Tomorrow is the last day of February. So we wanted to end the month right, by FINALLY updating our damn Rockport Fishing Report! We've been busy since our last report. Or maybe slacking a little too? Either way, here is what we are seeing out on the flats on the Texas Coast as of today. First off, Spring is definitely here. Warmer air temps and a bit of humidity have returned to the Texas Coastal Bend. We are loving it. And honestly, so are the fish. We're hoping that we have seen the last of the cold weather for the year here. Not that we won't see a few

24 02, 2023

Tying The Flexo Crab Fly

Tying The Flexo Crab Fly For Saltwater Flats Captain Gibson of Fly Fish Rockport is back again, this time showing you how he ties the Flexo Crab fly. This pattern has become increasingly popular with flats fisherman. Whether it be for Sheepshead or Redfish on the flats of Texas, or Permit on the flats of Key West, this fly is ideal. This is a fairly easy pattern to tie, although can be a little tricky on the first attempt. We love to tie this fly in white, then easily customize for your fishing environment with permanent marker. Clearly a must have crab pattern for the fly box. For more

24 02, 2023

GRTU Troutfest 2023

Last weekend we were once again up on the Guadalupe River for another year of the GRTU Troutfest show. We've had a booth at this show for many years now, and always look forward to heading up to the river for a weekend of hanging out with folks. This years show was great, as usual. The attendance was awesome and it was great to see a bunch of familiar faces, and many new faces as well. Alway a treat to meet some new people and share with them our love of the flats fishing here on the Texas Coast. There was lots of free swag, stickers and coozies to keep

15 01, 2023

Tying The Mantis Shrimp Fly For Redfish

Tying The Mantis Shrimp Fly For Redfish Captain Gibson of Fly Fish Rockport is showing you how he ties the Mantis Shrimp fly pattern. This is one of the best redfish fly patterns, and works equally well on bonefish and permit. This is a fairly easy pattern to tie, and takes just a couple of minutes typically. Always a good addition to any flybox if fly fishing in Texas on the flats. For more information about this fly pattern, or other favorites from Fly Fish Rockport fly fishing guides, visit our flies page.

15 01, 2023

Tying Big Flies For Bull Redfish

Tying Big Flies For Bull Redfish Captain Gibson of Fly Fish Rockport is back with another one of his favorite fly patterns for bull redfish. This is a great fly for bull reds in Texas or Louisiana. This fly pushes a lot of water when stripped, which makes it easier for fish to find. Especially in the dirtier waters of Louisiana. A most have for chasing bull redfish. For more information about this fly pattern, or other favorites from Fly Fish Rockport fly fishing guides, visit our flies page.

15 01, 2023

Tying Topwater Flies For Bull Redfish

Tying a Bull Redfish Double Barrel Popper Captain Gibson is back with another one of his favorite fly patterns for bull redfish. This is a go to topwater fly for big redfish in Louisiana and Texas. It moves a lot of water, makes a lot of noise and is easy for the fish to see in the dirtier water you are accustomed to having in Louisiana. But our bull redfish love this fly in Texas as well. A must have in the fly box. For more information about this fly pattern, or other favorites from Fly Fish Rockport fly fishing guides, visit our flies page.