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Captain Mike consistently puts clients on diverse fish species throughout South Texas bay waters, with customers catching trout, red drum, sheepshead, silver perch, and black drum even during challenging windy conditions. His local knowledge shines as he moves between multiple productive spots when fishing starts slow, ensuring non-stop action at every location. First-time anglers particularly appreciate how Mike provides all necessary supplies and teaches proper techniques step-by-step. Customers consistently highlight Mike's exceptional hospitality and personal approach, remembering everyone by name and creating memorable experiences especially for young anglers. Parents love watching their kids land large drum and try different fishing methods under his patient guidance. Many families return within weeks for another trip, and Mike often shares his catch-cleaning expertise, sending guests home with perfectly prepared fish for dinner.

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Austin Wyngaard

November 19, 2025
Trip - on November 19, 2025

Capt. Mike's knowledge of the waters around south padre were very apparent. The first cast already made our crew feel like experienced fisherman with how much we pulled in throughtout the day. Capt. Mike was extremely personable during the trip which made it enjoyable to where we didn't even need to have a good day fishing to enjoy. The next time we're back he's our first choice to charter again.

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Zachary -

May 3, 2024
Trip - on May 3, 2024

Had a great trip and Michael was very good with us.

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Gabriel

June 27, 2023
Trip - on June 27, 2023

Excellent guide, very knowledgeable and hard-working. he knows the spots and is great with kids.

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Vincent

June 27, 2023
Trip - on June 27, 2023

I'm 12 and he was very nice and helpful.got to try different types of fishing and I would highly recommend him!

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Kaleb

June 27, 2023
Trip - on June 27, 2023

Captain Mike was great, he called us by name and made it a very personal experience! My 9 year old son really got a kick out of Mike! He puts us on the fish and we had a great supper because of it! 100% recommend! Thanks Mike

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Jayton

June 27, 2023
Trip - on June 27, 2023

Had a blast and Captain Mike was great with the kids!

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Laura Sands

March 26, 2023
Trip - on March 26, 2023

Today we went Bay fishing, it’s been very windy this past week hard for any of the boats to get out for inshore and offshore fishing. Captain Mike was awesome, took us to many spots throughout the bay, we caught trout, silver perch, catfish, stingray, sheepshead, and Red Drum .

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Dave Crocker

March 26, 2023
Trip - on March 26, 2023

unbelievable experience fishing with captain Mike today, if you are ever in the south Texas gulf area and looking to get out on the water and fish, we highly recommend, captain Mike at Old Salt Charters.

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Erik Bruce

August 13, 2022
Trip - on August 13, 2022

Absolutely the best fishing trip we’ve been on!!!

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Josh Lloyd

August 6, 2022
Trip - on August 6, 2022

We had a great time mike was very helpful and told us about the different types of fish we caught and we caught a lot of fish we did not want to keep any fish so most was thrown back in but we donated some nice ones to locals that could use the fish

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Jodi Ferguson White

July 3, 2022
Trip - on July 3, 2022

Mike was amazing best charter so far in South Padre we caught everything. Nicest guy in town, we loved it, absolutely hands down best time out on a boat. Definitely book you will be glad you did.

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Chad Sonnek

February 8, 2022
Trip - on February 8, 2022

Mike is a great captain, shows great hospitality! Works hard to get you on fish and makes the experience well worth it! Would recommend him to anyone that is looking for a guide with experience, professionalism, and just peer love of the sport. I will be using Old Salt Charters and captain Mike on my next fishing outing. Thanks again!

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Choosing the right guide is the most important part of your vacation, and the feedback from our guests speaks for itself. At Old Salt Charters, we take pride in the high volume of repeat customers who join us year after year to navigate the productive waters of the Laguna Madre and the Gulf. Our reviews frequently highlight the patience and deep local knowledge of our captains, ensuring that every family fishing trip is productive and stress-free. From landing a personal best "bull" Redfish to filling the cooler with Flounder and Black Drum, our guests consistently praise the quality of our equipment and our dedication to finding where the fish are biting.

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When you read through our customer testimonials, you’ll see a common theme: professionalism paired with genuine local hospitality. We understand that you’re looking for more than just a boat ride; you’re looking for a successful day on the water led by a professional fishing guide who knows the tides and seasonal patterns of South Padre Island. Whether it's a group of seasoned anglers or a first-time outing for the kids, our visitors often mention how comfortable and prepared they felt throughout the day. These stories of heavy hauls and sunny days are a testament to our status as a top-rated South Padre Island fishing guide service.

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