Welcome to the first installment of Self-Propelled Fishing. Texas guide Dean Thomas takes kayak fishing to a new level by mother shipping across the waters between Aransas Pass and Port Aransas, Texas. This method opens access to remote grass flats that are often untouched by other anglers. These shallow, crystal-clear flats—just one to two feet deep—are prime redfish territory.
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Reading the Water for Redfish
On arrival, Thomas scans for subtle signs of life. Swirls, wakes, and small baitfish…..