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Black drum are bottom-dwelling fish found throughout Texas coastal waters. They feed primarily on crabs, shrimp, and mollusks using their powerful pharyngeal teeth. - Excellent table fare when under 5 pounds. - Can live over 40 years and reach weights exceeding 50 pounds.
Captain Cory Russell of Russell & Sons Outdoors offers premier fishing charters and guided hunts in Port Aransas, TX. With local expertise and professional gear, these charters target the productive waters around Mustang Island and the Corpus Christi Bay system. Recent catches include impressive black drum up to 21 inches, showcasing the quality fishing available year-round. Book online for inshore fishing adventures, offshore trips, or guided hunting experiences with one of the area's most trusted outfitters.
Captain Cory Russell of Russell & Sons Outdoors provides professional fishing charters and guided hunting trips from Port Aransas. Recent trips have produced excellent black drum fishing, with catches reaching 21 inches in the productive bay waters. All fishing gear and tackle are included, with trips accommodating both beginners and experienced anglers. Contact Captain Russell directly for current rates, availability, and to customize your Port Aransas fishing experience.
Russell & Sons Outdoors specializes in both inshore fishing and guided hunting experiences around Port Aransas and the greater Coastal Bend region. The operation focuses on productive bay fishing for species like black drum, redfish, and speckled trout, while also offering seasonal hunting opportunities. Captain Russell's local knowledge of the Corpus Christi Bay system and surrounding waters ensures productive trips for anglers of all skill levels.
The fishing charters target prime inshore structure including oyster reefs, grass flats, and channel edges where gamefish concentrate. Recent success with black drum demonstrates the consistent fishing available in these protected waters, with fish averaging impressive sizes throughout the year.
Port Aransas fishing benefits from the protected waters of the Corpus Christi Bay system, offering excellent conditions for both wade fishing and boat-based charters. The area's extensive grass flats and oyster reef structure provide ideal habitat for black drum, redfish, and speckled trout. Tidal movement through the Port Aransas jetties creates current breaks and feeding opportunities that concentrate fish in predictable areas.
Weather conditions are generally favorable year-round, with the protected bay waters offering refuge during windy periods when offshore fishing becomes challenging. Captain Russell's experience with local tide patterns and seasonal fish movements ensures productive trips regardless of conditions.
Russell & Sons Outdoors fishing charters include all necessary tackle, bait, and fishing licenses. Trips typically launch from Port Aransas area boat ramps with easy access to prime fishing waters. Captain Russell provides instruction for beginners while offering advanced techniques for experienced anglers looking to target specific species like the impressive black drum recently caught on charter trips.