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About Captain Eric Whitley:
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About the boat:
I guide from a Hell's Bay Whipray skiff. The Hell's Bay Whipray is one of the original skiffs created to set the shallow water angling standard for excellence and performance. The skiff has been completely refit by Hell's Bay and re-powered in 2019 with a 60HP Evinrude E-TEC engine. I chose this boat due to its impressive ability to get where very few other skiffs can go, maneuverability while poling, and providing an enjoyable ride. It is equipped with all required safety items to ensure we stay safe on the water.
I guide from a Hell's Bay Whipray skiff. The Hell's Bay Whipray is one of the original skiffs created to set the shallow water angling standard for excellence and performance. The skiff has been completely refit by Hell's Bay and re-powered in 2019 with a 60HP Evinrude E-TEC engine. I chose this boat due to its impressive ability to get where very few other skiffs can go, maneuverability while poling, and providing an enjoyable ride. It is equipped with all required safety items to ensure we stay safe on the water.
Why I fly fish Galveston:
The Galveston Bay estuary is one of the most productive estuaries in the U.S. Many marine organisms—such as shrimp, oysters, crabs, and numerous fish species—find food and shelter in the marsh during their juvenile phases. This is what makes the Galveston marsh so special.
When talking to people about sight fishing for Redfish, Sheepshead, Black Drum, and Trout in Galveston they are often surprised. They may say something along the lines of, "the water is so dirty" or "how can you see them"? This type of attitude toward Galveston is what drives me as a guide. I love the challenge of sight fishing the Upper Texas Coast. If you can sight cast to a Redfish in Galveston then you can catch a Redfish anywhere. My job is to put you in the best position to ensure a successful day on the water.
The Galveston Bay estuary is one of the most productive estuaries in the U.S. Many marine organisms—such as shrimp, oysters, crabs, and numerous fish species—find food and shelter in the marsh during their juvenile phases. This is what makes the Galveston marsh so special.
When talking to people about sight fishing for Redfish, Sheepshead, Black Drum, and Trout in Galveston they are often surprised. They may say something along the lines of, "the water is so dirty" or "how can you see them"? This type of attitude toward Galveston is what drives me as a guide. I love the challenge of sight fishing the Upper Texas Coast. If you can sight cast to a Redfish in Galveston then you can catch a Redfish anywhere. My job is to put you in the best position to ensure a successful day on the water.
