Big fun, big catches: Exploring the Galveston channel with ultimate fishing guide Out Cast Charters

Posted: May 20, 2019 / 08:34 AM CDT / Updated: May 20, 2019 / 12:48 PM CDT

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Maggie hits the high seas with the founder of one of Galveston’s most popular fishing guides, Captain Michael “Sharky” Marquez of Out Cast Charters. Join her as she learns all about this fun but high stress, high intensity job.

During this beautiful morning out on the water, the two bounce around the Galveston Channel fishing for speckled trout and reminiscing about the captain’s favorite fishing moments. So strap on your life vest, because as you already know, safety always comes first!

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What'chu know about that MONSTA FISHIN!?! 😂 Great catch @mflecknoe and @capt.sharky 🐟

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