South Padre Island Fishing Adventures

My family and I were on vacation in SPI in August of 2012 and originally had a fishing charter scheduled with Todd Lohry who had mechanical issues and had to cancel. I was referred to another charter captain who didn’t have an opening, who them referred me to Capt. Bryan Ray. We scheduled a 5hr afternoon trip on Wednesday at 1:30. To make a long story short, we scheduled our day around the trip activity wise, ate lunch early, purchased fishing licenses, etc. We arrived as scheduled 30mins early and found the office door locked. I walked around back and talked to some guy cleaning the boat we were supposed to be fishing on, who told me that the Capt. cancelled because it was too rough and had went to lunch.
This doesn’t have to do with a trip getting canceled because it was too rough, I understand that, but with the lack of professionalism with not so much as a phone call to let is know??? Wasted most of a day, spent money on licenses, don’t have anything else planned, but I guess I can look at the bright side and know know of us will get sea sick sitting on the beach or floating in the pool, since we are all doped up on Dramamine. Thanks Capt. for causing us to totally piss away an entire day of our vacation. This beers for you Capt!!!

My father and I have used Capt. Bryan Ray’s services many times. If you’re coming to the island for an extended stay, book with him in advance. I’d also recommend booking a day early in your stay. I always get fish with him, and all of the restaurants on the island will cook it for you for a small fee.
Bryan himself is accomodating, pleasant, knowledgable, and patient with fishing amatures like myself. He offers bay and offshore fishing.