Sandcastle Blog

IFA Redfish Tournament April 1st-3rd The IFA Redfish Tour is an exciting “inshore angler” fishing competition that tours the country and this town is one of their stops! The IFA Redfish Tour will be in Port Aransas April 1st-3rd of 2016. This event is put on by Cabelas and considered the “Strongest Grass Roots Inshore Tournament Series”. “Not only is there a renewed excitement of inshore angling, but the Redfish...

Port Aransas is a beautiful place to be in the Spring at the beach in Texas! Although most avoid the party side of Spring Break in March, there are those who enjoy the beautiful beaches of Port Aransas after the party ends. Vacation in Port Aransas tend to lean towards enjoyment, relaxing and taking a break from it all…but sometimes in the summer you don’t receive a very personal and intimate...

This week’s fishing report from the docks of Deep Sea Headquarters, Port Aransas:   Our 8 hour trips this week caught Vermillion Snapper, Scamp Grouper, Amber Jacks, Dog Snapper and North Atlantic Sharpnose Shark. Our 12 Hr trip hauled in Amber Jacks, Vermillions Snapper and Atlantic Sharpnose Sharks. 18 year old Alex Schar from Boyse City, Texas caught a nice 47# Amber Jack on the 12 hr 3-26-16 Aboard the Pelican...

TEXAS SANDFEST: GIANT SAND SCULPTURES AND AMAZING BEACH ACTIVITIES Originally a beach-play date, “The Texas Sandfest” is now the largest sand sculpting contest in the world. What started as something to keep the kids distracted as 2 young mothers relaxed in chairs while helping the kiddos create “sand works” of art is now something regarded as a very popular event that Port Aransas hosts.  And when we say popular, we...

This week’s fishing report from the docks of Deep Sea Headquarters, Port Aransas: 5 hrs trips have brought in Scallop Hammerhead Sharks, Sheepheads and Red Drum. 8 hour trips this week aboard the Pelican with Capt James Wheeler caught North Atlantic Sharpnose Shark, Blacktip Sharks and African Pompano. James DeLarosa from San Antonio, Texas had a nice 27# African Pampano. 24 hr trip on the Gulf Eagle with Capt. Kevin Hallor...

  This week’s fishing report from the docks of Deep Sea Headquarters, Port Aransas: 24 Hr Tuna Trips have been bringing in nice catches of Amber Jack and Blackfin Tuna. 3-6-16 24 Hr aboard the Gulf Eagle with Capt Kevin Haller had a nice catch of Amber Jacks Blackfin Tuna, Atlantic Sharpnose Sharks and Scamp Grouper. 3-6-16 24 Hr On the Pelican with Capt James Wheeler hauled in Blackfin Tuna, Amber...

Spring vacation is a treat before the season! Usually, the weather is fairly warm and mostly sunny, the water warm enough to go for a swim. There are plenty of things to do and go see during Spring Break in Port Aransas. Here’s a list of our top 5 things to do in Port Aransas during spring break, whether you’re with family or chilling with friends! Along with some local...

2016 really has a ring doesn’t it? With Valentine’s Day approaching quickly and hearts beating wildly, make sure you give her/him what they want this year. An early spring vacation in February has never broken any hearts and if you’re looking for the thing that will really make your other half smile; a trip to the beach will always be money well spent. Valentine’s Day is usually filled with romantic...

This week’s fishing report from the docks of Deep Sea Headquarters, Port Aransas: Our 8 hour trip this week caught North Atlantic Sharpnose Shark and Vermillion Snapper. 2-7-16  12 Hr aboard the Kingfisher with Capt Marvin Horner hauled in a nice catch of Vermillion Snapper, Silk Snapper, Lane Snapper, Scamp, Rock Hind, Atlantic Sharpnose Shark and Amber Jacks The Bay trip had a nice catches of Whiting. Stay tuned next week...

This week’s fishing report from the docks of Deep Sea Headquarters, Port Aransas: Our 8 hour trip this week caught North Atlantic Sharpnose Shark, Vermillion Snapper and Ling. Mike Balendi from Enid Oklahoma with his Ling caught 1-29-16 aboard the Kingfisher with Capt. Marvin Horner. 24 Hr Trip aboard the Gulf Eagle 1-31-16 with Capt. Kevin Haller and Capt. Jeff Wilson brought in Vermillion Snapper, Amber Jacks and King Mackeral....