Planning a Trip
What to Bring and Wear on Your Next Memorable Fishing Trip with South Texas Fishing Guide Service
• Texas Fishing License –Required for all persons over the age of 16 years old. If you don't currently have a license, Wal-mart is a good source, and pretty much all sporting goods suppliers. Cost for a one day Texas Resident is $10 . Cost for a one day Non Texas Resident is $15 . Cost for a full year (good Sept thru Aug) Texas Resident Freshwater is $28. Cost for a full year Non Texas Resident Freshwater is $55. Also you can call Texas Parks and Wildlife to obtain your license at 800-895-4248 (Mon-Fri 9:00am-6pm) or order online at www.tpwd.state.tx.us. Can be purchased day of trip.
• Mexican Fishing License – Required & Can be purchased day of trip. (Bring your Passport if traveling to Mexico)
• Drinks, Snacks, and Ice Chest - Bring whatever food, drinks or snacks you would like to have during your fishing trip. Also bring your personal cooler to place in the boat with your drinks and snacks.
• Fishing Equipment – Bring your own bass fishing gear. Gear can be provided for a nominal up charge.
• Life Jackets for Children under 13 - Texas Law requires; All Children under the age of 13 must wear a life jacket while the boat is moving. South Texas Fishing Guide Service has all the required Life Jackets on board we will need including for the kids.
• Sunscreen - Always put on your Sunscreen, (you know that). I'll have some if you forget.
• For Summer, Early Fall and Late Spring Fishing Trips - Dress to stay cool. Wear a Hat , and protect yourself from the Sun. And don't forget your Sunglasses.
• For Fall, Winter and early Spring Fishing Trips - Dress for it to be colder than you think it might be, it's always colder on the water (you can always take off coats, wind shirts etc..., but you can't put em on if you don't have them). Dress in Layers.
• Rain Gear – South Texas Fishing has some Rain Gear if we should get caught in a shower, but if the forecast happens to call for a chance of rain, please bring your own rain gear (you will probably like yours better).
• Bring your camera - I'll have a digital camera and will take photos of your catch and Email them to you. But if you're a photo buff, bring your camera. You will get some great shots.