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Located in the "heart of Seadrift" on the middle Texas Gulf Coast. You'll find hospitality, the comfort of well designed lodging, the tastes and smells of rich Southern dining, and the best full-time hunting and fishing Guides that are "Team Castaway". Let us show you why Castaway Lodge is "the destination" for your next hunting or fishing adventure!
Kris & Wendi Kelley
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TEXAS FISHING LODGE
CASTAWAY LODGE
Texas fishing lodges weren't created equal. Welcome to the premiere destination for Trophy Trout, Redfish, Texas duck and goose hunting. The Texas fishing lodge, Castaway Lodge also features specialty airboat Redfish trips and hog hunting. The best Texas fishing lodge starts with seasoned veteran Guides and we've been making memories since 1993! We are full-time USCG licensed professionals.
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Family groups and friends find the comfort and hospitality of home along with a warm welcome and relationships that last a lifetime. Friendly, personable, helpful, and professional Guides are a "trademark of trust" with our guests.
CORPORATE SPECIALISTS
Team Castaway Lodge offers the perfect backdrop for your next corporate trip. Logistics and group planning are our specialty along with talented and personable Guides whose Job One is to "service" your clients and staff members. When it comes to entertaining clients and "sealing the deal", our clients wouldn't trust the occasion to just anyone. Castaway is the place for building group cohesion; getting the business; and, keeping the business!
PROFESSIONAL FULL-TIME GUIDES
The best angling adventures start with the best Seadrift Guides. Our Guides are conservation minded professionals that we've hand picked and have been working with us for years. Our Guides reflect a patient safety conscious professionalism backed by the experience of thousands of days on the water "making memories of a lifetime". Relationships are an essential part of any business, don't hesitate to request your favorite Guide.
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Team Castaway News
- We were fortunate to pick up some of the heviest hitting sponsors this Spring, check them out on our Sponsor page!
- Castaway Lodge Takes 1st & 3rd in Port O'Connor Redfish Rodeo "Uncorked" Tournament, 6/2010
- Castaway Lodge Announces 2coolfishing Fishing Reports Forum Sponsorship, 01/15/10
- The Lodge was proud to welcome one of the Nation's top wildlife artists, Mr. Steve Whitlock. 09/09
- 2009 Alligator Season photo highlights are up on the photo gallery! 09/09
- September 2009, New 20 x 8 Air Ranger Airboat arrives at The Lodge!
- Castaway Lodge Capt. Steve Boldt wins Spaw Maxwell 2009 Guides Cup.
- Castaway Lodge Capt. James Cunningham wins Tails N Tunes Redfish Spot Pot, May 2009
- RSS Feed http://www.seadriftbayfishing.com/FishingReports/tabid/153/rssid/2/Default.aspx
- Action heating up San Antonio Bay Trout & Redfish!
- Announcing our association with The Mighty Layout Boys, LLC
- All Websites getting some tweaking and a facelift!
- Gunning Mexico ducks into mid-March, contact us for details
- Duck Season 2008/2009, it's a wrap!
- Castaway welcomes it's newest Guide, Capt. Matt Raley during waterfowl season.
- We've got three new videos up, check them out by clicking here!
- Castaway welcomes our newest sponsor, Brown Lures, Home of "The Sea Devil & Devil's Eye", November 2008
- Castaway and Capt. Steve Boldt featured on CSE Outdoors, Steve put them on a lot of fish, should be exciting, October 2008!
- Castaway Team Capt. James Cunningham takes 3rd Place in the Port O'Connor Women's Classic, September, 2008
- Check Out "The Official Castaway Song" performed by Mr. Chad Todd HERE!
- Capt. Steve Boldt's Team takes 2nd Place Trout, 5.09LB's in Oilmans Helping Hands Tourney, July 2008
- Castaway would like to welcome our newest Guide, Capt. Steven Boldt.
- Ask about our Corporate Gift Packages including embroidered Ball Caps, Polo and vented shirts for your next event!
- Avery Outdoors joins Team Castaway as a major sponsor
- Eagle Claws renews sponsorship of Castaway Lodge
- Airboat Redfishing On The Wild Side, Texas Style, article published in Airboating Magazine featuring Castaway Lodge
- Castaway Lodge host it's second Texas Outdoor Writer's Association event.
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Texas Best Lodge, Best Friends, Hear What They're Saying . . .
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ADD YOUR COMMENTS BELOW, WE LOVE HEARING FROM YOU!
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Miss Wendi & Capt. Kris
Man what a day! The only problem was it was over too fast. Thank you both for your kindness and all your help. All the time I spend with sons is great but to spend it with good people also, makes it priceless. Have a great day!
-Johnny & JD
Houston, September 2009 |
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We had a wonderful weekend with the Scott boys getting limits on both Red Fish and Dove. Ms. Wendi’s cookin was worth the trip as well.
-Guy & Fulton McRee
Lakeway, Texas , September 2009 |
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Kris and Wendi
I can't tell you how much the guys enjoyed the Norm Invitational.
The wind kicked our ass, but we did catch some fish. You have the best guides. I believe Steve would have stayed out all day if we
wanted him to. I am so glad my brother got to fish with you. This was his first trip and you guys caught some nice fish. You always make us feel right at home at the lodge and I think I gained a pound or two from the Smoked Ribs that were out of this world.
Looking forward to the next trip and guitar picking.
-Larry Prellop
Round Rock, Texas, June 2009 |
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Kris,
Thank you for calling to check on us. Eric was home by about 10PM last night and I made it home about 1PM today. It was well worth the 600 miles each way to get to fish with you. We had a wonderful time - the fishing was great, the accommodations were excellent, and the food was outstanding. No doubt, we'll be looking to come back soon.
Thanks Again,
Mel
-Mel S.
Lubbock, TX, April, 2009 |
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Kris, thanks again, Mark and Trish had a blast, just being on the water. James did a great job not just with the fish, laughing and joking, and of course giving me a hard time for missing fish. He made the trip really enjoyable for everyone. You’ve got a great business going for you and Wendi along with your family of Guides. Hope to see you soon, I know Mark and Trish will be return customers.
-Brian M.
San Antonio, TX, April, 2009 |
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Kris-
I can't thank you enough for all you do and the past two Spring Breaks have been a blast! We can't wait to get back out on the water again. Thank you for making our mother/son fishing trip so special.
You're the Best!
-Mel
Katy Texas, March 2009 |
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Kris,
Thanks for a great day on the water! Good weather, good fish and good company.... it doesn't get any better. You do a fantastic job. I hope to meet up with you again sometime soon.
-Brett H.
Houston, TX, March 2009 |
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Kris,
We have not quit reliving the day that we spent with you today. There is no way to tell you how much fun we had making memories with you. The coaching and fishing were not to be beat! You are the best and we can't wait to come back soon and share another beautiful day fishing with you again soon. Thanks for giving us such a special day! Your guy T-Man sends his best!
-Janet James and Malinda Lewis
Houston, TX / Birmingham, AL, March 2009 |
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Hey Kris. Thanks. We all had a great time fishing both days. It was a joy seeing both sons and wife enjoying time on the water.
-Ed Gay
Bay City, TX, March 2009 |
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Hey Kris! Thanks again for the great fishing trip and EXTREME patience you had helping us get our limit. You are truly a professional and know how to produce even when the fish aren't biting and the conditions are all wrong. This sister's trip will always be a wonderful memory.
-Sissy Lastinger
Melbourne, Florida, October 2009 |
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Kris, I finally got around to mounting the redheads and pintails from our trip and they were in excellant condition. It was great being able to pick out the biggest sprigs from the decoying groups. If my clients want a trophy redhead or pintail I send them your way! Thanks again - Matt Smith, Bird Taxidermist
-Matt Smith
Ft. Worth, Texas |
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Kris/Wendi; great fun again. I think we have a new fishing partner. Melinda can't quit talking about the trip and asking everyone to raise their hands that caught a fish before 8:00 am. Of course she is the one raising her hand. Thanks again for great fun and fellowship. See you in the spring.
Can you please email me a picture of Melinda with her fish?
thanks Ron
-Ron Redd
Houston, TX October, 2009 |
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Double K, thank you for the kind note. It has been a rough couple of weeks, but we are all hanging tough. Unfortanely, you don't always realize how important those memories are until they're all you've got. Thanks to you, my Dad started fishing again and we were able to enjoy a ton of great times with Grizwald. He loved and cherished the time we spent with you and Wendy, especially at the lodge. And for that, we will always be grateful. Nobody was expecting him to go so soon. I wanted to share this with you, as I was putting together pictures we had of him for the memorial service, 60% of the good ones were from our trips with you. Tim, Joey and I hope to get down and fish with you sometme this summer. Take care,
Matt
-In Memorium of Mr. Joe Byrd Sr.
Houston, Texas March 2010 |
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Kris and Wendy,
Thanks for an awesome weekend! My dad, brother, and I really enjoyed ourselves. Dinner was superb on Fri night (cookies were delicious), the accomodations were clean and super-comfy, and of course the fishing on saturday was excellent. I'm real glad we made it down there and we can't wait to line up another trip.
Regards,
Carlos
-The Cantu's
Houston/Austin/Kingsville, April 2010 |
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Kris, Wanted to share with everyone the great memories you provided. It was a mom and daughter weekend to remember. Thank you for all the fun, great food, experience and most of all your amazing patience. I don't know how you drew the short straw to have two women, but you gave us an amazing experience.
-Lori & Jean
Alvin, Liverpool, April 2010 |
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Tracy, Joe, Dennis and I had a great trip with Kris the fishing was great the food was outstanding. We had some tough weather and Kris still found the fish. I'm planning on return to Seadirft to fish and visit as soon as I can.
-Rick King
Midland, Texas May 2010 |
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Kris and Wendi,
I want to tell you that you are excellent hosts and that the lodge is execellent.
I really enjoyed the fishing excursion on June 29, and for the guidance that Kris provided. Catching the 25.5 inch Trout was definiting a treasurable moment in my life. I have never had that experince on light tackle.
I highly recommend Castaway lodge and Captain Kris, Wendi for the excellent meal.
Hats off to you all!
-James Taylor
Georgetown, Tx, July 2010 |
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Had to leave Trinity to stomp on some new ground, My son Sterling, his buddy Willie and I fished Saturday and Sunday out of Seadrift with Castaway Lodge. Our guide Steve worked his tail off looking for fish both days but the front that blew in Saturday really effected the bite. Saturday we managed to catch about 25 small trout maybe three keepers, Sunday we went to find reds and we managed to find them with several over the slot, but these fish were really not eating and had to be really be worked over to get a hit. Color really did not seem to matter we took fish on just about any color lure we threw but never got enough bites to set a pattern. All in all it was a good trip and i would do it again.
-Mike F. "Jellyfish" 2coolfishing.com
Anahuac, TX February 2009 |
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Two friends and I headed down to Seadrift to take advantage of the February Special at the Castaway Lodge. The Lodge did not disappoint. The food and the lodging was great as was the fishing. We landed 9 reds between the three of us even though the conditions were far from perfect. Headed back to the lodge for a nice send off meal. If you get a chance I highly recommend Kris and Wendi Kelly and the Castaway Lodge.
-Robert J. "Big Daddy" wadefishing.com
Needville, TX February 2009 |
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To everyone at Castaway Lodge,
I just wanted to thank you, James, Steve and Wendi for the best trip any of us have ever had. I knew it was going to be great but the effort all you put forth made it awesome. Getting to shoot Redheads would have been enough in itself (which I greatly appreciate) but getting 2 Canvasbacks and limits every day was icing on the cake. I can guarantee as long as I am breathing we will be back next year and the year after that and the year after that. I know its not easy doing what you do and I greatly appreciate all the hard work that you and everyone else did to make our time there one to remember for years to come. Again thanks so much, tell everyone hello and I will be calling at the beginning of next year to book another weekend.
On another note we thought traveling there was bad, it didn't hold a candle to traveling back. We got delayed until 8:45pm in Victoria, missed our connecting flight in Houston finally got to a hotel at 12am, got up the next morning at 4:30am to catch our 7:20 am flight back to Raleigh. Luckily our bags made back though. With all of that once it was over it didn't even put a blemish on the whole experience. This is because the time there and the hunts were that good. You got a great bunch of Guides, an awesome lodge, fantastic hunting and some seriously good food. I can't wait till next year and just wanted to let you know that what you do is appreciated. Be safe, tell everyone hello and save us some ducks for next year.
I know you all will, but don't work too hard.
Your #1 fan,
-Greg Dunn
Atlantic Coast Appraisers & Associates, Raleigh, NC, December 2008 |
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