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Red Fishing in Rockport, Texas

Jen Ripple

02 Dec 2018 — 2 min read
Red Fishing in Rockport, Texas

Redfish are all the rage and one of the best places to catch them is the Texas coast. In Rockport, you sight fish over grass, sand, mud, and oyster shell flats. These redfish are here year round, so if you need a break from the cold head on down.

Hire:  Kacee Bones

Stay:  Casa Pequeña Lodge

Eat:  Mom's Shrimp at GLOW

Drink:  Lone Star - The National Beer of Texas at Pop's

Thunderhead Duffel

By Fishpond USA

MSRP - $299.95

photo courtesy of - Fishpond USA

Keep Everything Safe
Every day our lives get more and more electronic. Keep your techs safe and dry with this bag that is small enough to fit in just about any hold, but large enough to fit your gear.

By Now

Long-Sleeved Sol Patrol

By Patagonia

MSRP - $89.00

photo courtesy of - Patagonia

Don’t Lose Your Shirt
It gets hot standing in the sun all day looking for reds. Stay cool with this lightweight fishing shirt that goes from boat to bar and protects you from the sun’s harmful rays.

By Now

Radical Red Fish Leggings

By Fishewear

MSRP - $110.00

photo courtesy of - Fishewear

I’m Seeing RED
There are a lot of great pants out there, but you should probably wear the ones inspired by the redfish, plus they’re SPF 50 and quick-dry.

By Now

The Runaround

By Smith Optics

MSRP - $199.99

photo courtesy of - Smith OpticsBy Now

Loyak

By Astral Designs

MSRP - $85.00

photo courtesy of - Astral DesignsBy Now

Brays Beach Sun Hat

By Conner Hats

MSRP - $9.99

photo courtesy of - Conner HatsBy Now

Salt HD

By Sage

MSRP - $950.00

photo courtesy of - SageBy Now

Evolutuion R Salt

By Ross Reels

MSRP - $595

photo courtesy of - Ross ReelsBy Now

Amplitude Smooth Grand Slam

By Scientific Anglers

MSRP - $99.95

photo courtesy of - Scientific AnglersBy Now

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