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Fishman can put you on fish for sure. -Easy E
Need to thank Fishman for the advice. He knows his stuff. -Greg
If you want trout - then you MUST give FISHMAN a call - simple as that.
-Ken Blesker
I to had a very positive experience with FISHMAN. I would recommend
his services to anyone. For fishing in South Texas, he is a great untapped
resource........... and I too look forward to washing my hooks with
him again. -Tim swindler
I want to express my appreciation to Fil for not only putting me on
some fish but for all of the tips, advice, and patience, extended to
me. I certainly look forward to doing it again. Mr. Fil definately reminds
me of one of my favorite hunting dogs way back when. He's always ready
to go and I'm usually the person who says Hey man, I've got to get home.
He's put me on a bunch of fish, taught me the best tactics to use to
catch the fish.- Kyle
EVERYTIME that I've been on the water with Fil has been an unbelievable
experience. Heck, the other night he even showed me how to catch the
elusive "floating wallet in a baggy" fish . If you want to
fish anywhere in the Corpus area, give the guy a call. -SkinnyFeet
Fil is a class act all the way and he can catch fish. He is a excellent
teacher and made sure we were having fun. Fil not only loves fishing
and kayaking...he respects the environment as evidenced by him cleaning
our access point. He bagged and removed four huge bags of trash full
of glass beer bottles, cans, fishing line and other unsightly debris.
If anyone out there is looking for a great kayak/fishing teacher....give
him a call. He is a true class act!
Thanks Fil for a great day! -galvbay
Hey Fil Just want to thank you for all the advise you gave me at the
Captians round table last year, Im now catching trout and reds, and
need to work on flounder. I learned so much from you,YOUR GREAT, a lot
newbies look up to you, because you like to help. I did get into the
Reds yesterday and had a blast, all released unless i plan to eat them.
Some day I will fish with you. -Gary MacGregor Sr.
Just wanted to say thanks for that fishing trip we went on I had a great
time even with a bad eye that was bothering me pretty bad. Anyway if
anybody out there whos thinking about hiring a guide captain Filip
is the man. He will show you where the fish are and what lures to use.
Also I had never been on a kayak before and it was a awesome experience,
would I do it again most definitely . Once again thanks captain fil
for a great time. -David Salinas
Hey Fishman, Thank you very much for a great time on the water today.
The redfish we caught today and cooked up this evening were absolutely
delicious! Everyone loved them! We really enjoyed our trip on the water
with you today as my son and I were able to spend good quality time
together. We both love fishing and kayaking-- combine the two and it
is a recipe for an awesome day. Thanks again for taking the time to
show us yet another great, productive fishing hole and sharing a vast
amount of useful information and tips for us to use in the future! Thanks
Fishman! -Monte and Ryan
I have been out with many fishing guides chasing the beautiful and
elusive Redfish but have never had as much success in both quantity
and size that we had with you, Capt. Fil. We will definitely be back
many more times in the months and years to come. Take care. -GG Páez
Thank you for your hard work and an enjoyable guided fishing trip.
-Barry
I am glad I took the trip with you because I haven't done much fishing
since due to weather and child being sick. The few times I have gone
I have not stopped to buying live bait and managed to catch a few small
ones on lures. Again Thanks. -Tom.
I would like to start out again by thanking you for everything. I had
a great day on the water the day we went out. It was nice to get out
there with some one with as much experience as you. We really nailed
those trouts and had a nice stringer to bad the reds didn't feel like
playing to much that day. I learned a lot from you that day and you
helped me get my confidence up working lures and being comfortable with
what I was doing. It was well worth the money and time. It made the
rest of my fishing trip a success. Especially when I went down to Baffin
Bay 2 days later and caught 4 reds in 4 hours. A 24in., 27 1/2 in.,
30 in., and a personal best 38 in bull red that I released after taking
a picture with it. I also just went back to Baffin and caught a 24 in.,
a 27 in. red, and another personal best 25 1/2in. 5 lbs. trout, along
wi th a 21 in., 19 in., and 15 inch trout. Thanks Again. -Daniel Solis
This was the first time Ive ever been Kayak fishing and it was
an awesome experience. Never before have I ever been in the back lakes
where schools of redfish can be found and where no one else generally
fishes. I enjoyed the tranquil waters as well as the adventurous travels
with my Kayak. Thanks for a great time and we look forward to hooking
up again in the near future. Thanks! -Tom Contreras
This was a=2 0Thanksgiving to remember. I spent a couple of months
watching Captain Fil's videos over and over saying "No Way,"
"Unbelievable," and of course "Awesome" all the
while I kept leaning back in my chair as if I was reeling in the fish
on my screen. Those videos became a reality!!! I was part of the action
and hooked my share of reds in no time. Since there was plenty of time
I kept "upgrading" my reds and brought in one nice flounder.
The kayaks, rods, reels, and essential gear are excellent and made for
easy paddle to fish heaven. I left that day with fish, knowledge, and
confidence when I am in the water. Captain Fil aka Fishman I felt comfortable
and even as if I had known him for awhile. Give a man fish and he is
fed for a day. Teach him to fish and he is fed for a lifetime.
A sincere thanks. -Jesse Castillo III
Congrats to Team Ocean they are some great fisherman and great sportsman.
Especially Fil. I just wanted to say on 2 occasions I happened upon
the same spot he was fishing and both times observed great sportsmanship
that went above and beyond what would be expected. The first was in
Port Isabel when Myself and Neuces Bay just happened by dumb luck to
launch at the same location as team ocean. After paddling across a flat
filled with oysters everywhere Dave realized he forgot his sunglasses
at the truck. Dave was about to turn around when Fil overheard and said
" Hey man I gotta an extra pair of Costas you can use". I
thought wow and here we are competing against each other. The second
was in Port Oconnor and again by my dumb luck I picked the same spot
as Fil. we didnt launch together but ended up at the same spot. I was
having pretty good luck catching reds and by the sound of it he was
also. Another fisherman was there and not having the same luck I am
not sure if he was in the tourney or not but he asked Fil what bait
he was using and how was he catching these reds. Fil paddled over and
showed the man exactly what he had tied on and showed him the reds on
the bank and not in the deeper water were he was fishing.
By what I have personally seen and what I have heard if this Tourney
had a sportsman award Fil would have been the winner hands down.
Captain Fil, I just wanted to tell you how much fun we had today. We
appreciate all of your hard work and patience. We are already planning
our
next trip in the spring. What month is best - April or May? We are already
talking to two of our friends (they are sisters) from California. They
went kayaking with Kathleen and me in British Columbia. They are two
very
funny and crazy women. We were laughing on the way home talking about
how
much fun it would be. Thank you. -Patty Smith.
Well after spending 2 days with the FISHMAN on a guided trip showed
that we where not quite ready for the big time. That was20the most AWESOME
EXPERIANCE. I learned so much that it raised my CONFIDANCE 1000% He
tough us boat handeling how to read open water new bait rigging tips
how to paddle our boats and MUCH MORE we promised we would not talk
about. So if I'm going to enter any tourniment's and feel I have no
chance to win and was just going to make a DONATION to the 6 or 8 who
is expected to win I would rater give to the FISHMAN just to have another
couple of trips with him that we had a month ago THAT WOULD BE MY WIN
AND TROPHY TO. FISHMAN I want you to KNOW that there are MANY GREAT
things people with have in the life and moments as well. YOU JUST DON'T
KNOW HOW MUCH THAT TRIP MADE ME FEEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you.
-Will.
Thanks again for the recent guide trip. I was very impressed with the
Prowler 13. I never knew you could stand and sight cast from a kayak.
I will be fishing this weekend in East Matagorda Bay with a neighbor
and plan to use the new kayak for the first time. The new kayak will
make a big difference in maneuverability and stability as well as overall
comfort compared to my old Scrambler. Thanks again for the boating tips
and a great fishing experience. See you on the water soon. Tight Lines!
-Steve
Hi Fil, Had a great time fishing for the big reds. The topwater lure
worked great. The way the fish were attacking the lure was awesome!
-David
I can honestly say that Fil the Fishman has invited me to call him
anytime I am down.. I have met him and he's a top notch person.. I haven't
fished with him yet but I've talked about him many times to other anglers
headed down his way. I've used a guide once and that was off-shore in
1999. But I will say that Fil is the #1 person on my list that I want
to fish with before I leave this world.. He's great, nice and honest
and won't begrudge info to anyone because he honestly wants folks to
catch fish with or without him.. He's not about the money.. He's about
the experience and he is truly a wonderful person...Your report is another
great report and I've never heard of a person having an "average"
experience with him.. What I really want is to hit a night trip with
him.. I've dreamt and thought about that for years since the old days
of the EEF when I met him... Great guy... Last Thurs. and Fri. the Poor
Boy Fishing Team hooked up with Capt. Fil (Fishman) Spencer for an Outstanding
Kayak Redfishing trip. The Fishman put us on fish from daylight to dark.
Short of giving up all of the tricks, let me just say that the TOPWATER
bite was on in the Rockport area. After learning a few tips and tricks,
(which were given with excitement and enthusiasm), we finished Thurs.
just short of 3 limits (in the boat), with no shortage of blow-ups and
hookset misses (we were rusty). On Friday, the excitement continued.
We finished with 3 limits of Reds, 23-26", and a few trout to spare.
On Sat., the team decided to go back to the same area (with the Fishman's
blessing), and finished the day with 4 Reds 22-27"and a few trout
to boot. Again, there was no shortage of blow-ups and misses. If you
are considering a trip to the Rockport area and want to learn how to
fish the bays from a kayak, I highly recommend a trip with the Fishman.
His excitement and willingness to show you how to catch fish is unparalleled.
Thanks, Capt. Fil for the great trip, tips and tricks and making our
experience something that will be used and remembered for years to come.
I am just getting back situated in Houston. Great to be home
When asked, how was the vacation? Guess what comes to mind?
You got it, our kayak fishing trips at the Lighthouse Lakes. My buddies
sure are jealous when I tell them the story about all of the big Reds
on top water lures and tailing Reds on soft plastics. I went by Gander
Mountain today and was able to pick up a 7 6 Kistler rod
to go with the Shimano spinning reel I got while in Corpus. Hope you
are catching up on your rest.
Tight Lines! -Steve R.
Thanks for taking us out yesterday, we had a great time learning the
ropes for topwater. Im hooked! We were barely able to get Jack
on his plane back to Arizona but luckily we did it. Cleaning the fish
was an experience as I did the first 2 and gave Michael the knife for
his first try at it
might need some more practice. Anyway, it was
fun and Im ready to go again.
Well see you again soon. -Scott Antcliff
Julie and I really enjoyed our kayak trip with our grandsons. We appreciate
your skill at managing the experience for our group from 9 years old
to 64.
The grandkids said the trip was the highlight of
their week in Port A. I look forward to fishing with you on Monday.
Best wishes. -Chuck Lamb
Kudos to Capt.Fil for a job well done!!20 My first kayak fishing trip
is one for the books!! I'm hooked on South Texas fishing thanks to Phil's
guidance and
most of all knowledge of fishing these waters. We were the only ones
in the spot we fished. The fish were so plentiful we limited by mid
morning.
Capt.Fil is an awesome teacher - always patient, sharing tips and techniques.
We focused on top lure techniques which is the most exciting way I've
ever fished.
Great trip, great experience, looking forward to the next one. -- Rafael
Betancourt
Austin Townsend and myself hit the water on 3/14 with guide Filip Fishman
Spencer in Aransas Pass. It would be the first kayak fishing trip for
the both of us. The weather was tough. It was cold and wet. Most thought
we were crazy not to re-schedule, but luckily we are optimists and fishing
maniacs. A good combo in this case. We set out paddling against the
wind but managed to make it to our first spot. Austin caught the first
fish right away which really fired me up. We caught over 20 fish and
reached our limit despite the challenging conditions. Special thanks
to the Fishman for putting us on the fish. -Another satisfied customer
    
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