I am a licensed U.S. Coast Guard Captain who specializes
in light tackle angling for trophy trout, redfish, snook, and flounder on the Lower Laguna Madre. I am a full-time resident of South Padre Island and my 28 plus years of experience make me one of the most successful and respected full-time guides on the bay, fishing over 200 charters per year. My versatility as a charter captain allows me to enhance your fishing experience whether it be with artificial lures, live bait, or natural bait.
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The boat that I run is a 24 ft. Dargel Attack-A-Flat powered by a Suzuki 250SS. This boat will get you to the shallowest reaches of the bay fast and back home smooth, safe and dry. I provide only top quality equipment to help ensure a top quality charter.
During my career, I have fished in several professional level tournaments on the Lower Laguna Madre. Some of my accomplishments include:
> 2023 TIFT Bay Division - 2nd Place Flounder
> 2023 Port Mansfield Tournament - 1st Place Ladies Open Redfish
> 2022 Ladies Kingfish Tournament Bay Division - Grand Champion
> 2022 Ladies Kingfish Tournament Bay Division - 1st Place Flounder
> 2022 TIFT Bay Division - 2nd Place Ladies Bay
> 2022 Port Mansfield Tournament - 1st Place Open Flounder
> 2022 Port Mansfield Tournament - 1st Place Ladies Open Flounder
> 2022 Port Mansfield Tournament - 2nd Place Ladies Bay
> 2021 Ladies Kingfish Tournament Bay Division - 1st Place Trout
> 2021 Ladies Kingfish Tournament Bay Division - 3rd Place Trout
> 2021 TIFT Bay Division - 2nd Place Ladies Bay
> 2019 TIFT Bay Division - 2nd Place Ladies Bay
> 2018 MEG Health Tournament - Grand Champion
> 2018 TIFT Bay Division - 2nd Place Ladies Bay
> 2018 Lack's Tournament - Grand Champion
> 2017 Ladies Kingfish Tournament Bay Division - 1st Place Trout
> 2017 TIFT Bay Division - 1st Place Trout Division
> 2017 TIFT Bay Division - Heaviest Trout
> 2017 TIFT Bay Division - Heaviest Trout Perpetual Trophy
> 2017 TIFT Bay Division - 3rd Place Ladies Bay
> 2017 Lone Star Citrus Tournament - Grand Champion
> 2014 TIFT Bay Division - 3rd Place Ladies Bay
> 2013 Ladies Kingfish Tournament Bay Division - Grand Champion
> 2013 Ladies Kingfish Tournament Bay Division - 1st Place Flounder
> 2013 TIFT Bay Division - 2nd Place Ladies Bay
> 2012 Redfish Rodeo Legends - 2nd Place
> 2012 Redfish Rodeo - 3rd Place
> 2011 Walk for Women Tournament - 1st Place
> 2011 Ladies Kingfish Tournament Bay Division - 4th Place Trout
> 2010 TIFT Bay Division - 2nd Place Ladies Bay
> 2010 Ladies Kingfish Tournament Bay Division - 3rd Place Trout
> 2009 Ladies Kingfish Tournament Bay Division - Grand Champion
> 2008 Ladies Kingfish Tournament Bay Division - Grand Champion
I love my chosen career and I take pride in what I do. My goal for each charter is not only to offer an amazing fishing experience, but also to help my customers create lifelong memories. Come and experience our little piece of paradise.....come and experience what we believe is the best that life has to offer.
Capt. Craig
Capt. Craig Woolly
U.S.C.G Licensed
Life's Short.....Fish Hard
