Lines in the Water Podcast

Capt. Oscar Estringel joins the Lines in the Water Podcast for a conversation packed with Baffin Bay fishing stories, trophy trout talk, guiding lessons, boats, lures, night fishing, and plenty of laughs. In Season 2, Episode 8, Oscar shares how his passion for fishing eventually turned into a full-time guiding career. He talks about learning from experienced anglers, putting in the time to understand the water, and why mentorship has played such an important role in his journey. The guys dive into South Texas saltwater fishing, including Baffin Bay and Corpus Christi, wade fishing, sight casting, night fishing, rough-water adventures, and navigating some of the rock-filled areas that make Baffin Bay legendary. They also break down trophy speckled trout fishing, what Oscar looks for when searching for fish, the importance of finding bait, artificial lures vs. live bait, and why a simple pumpkin seed paddle tail would be his choice if he could only bring one lure. If you love Texas saltwater fishing, trophy trout, Baffin Bay, fishing guides, artificial lures, or stories from people who spend their lives on the water, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Listen to Season 2, Episode 8 of Lines in the Water and join us for another great conversation from the Texas Coast.

A single fish can change your life. This week on Lines in the Water, Capt. Dom Lopez shares the unforgettable story of catching the 2019 CCA Red Tagged Redfish, winning a truck and boat, and how that moment helped launch his career as a professional Texas fishing guide. Along the way, we discuss tournament fishing, fishing logs, barometric pressure, topwater strategies, finding trophy trout, guiding over 200 trips a year, and why understanding conditions often matters more than simply finding fish. If you're passionate about Texas saltwater fishing, speckled trout, redfish, Laguna Madre, Baffin Bay, fishing tournaments, or improving your fishing skills, this episode is packed with valuable insights and entertaining stories from the water. Subscribe for new episodes every week.

Fishing has the power to do far more than catch fish—it can change lives. This week on Lines in the Water Podcast, we sit down with Joseph Briones from the Heroes on the Water Coastal Bend Chapter to learn how the organization is helping veterans, first responders, and their families find healing through kayak fishing. We discuss the planning behind each event, the volunteers who make it possible, why community support matters, and how anglers everywhere can get involved. Whether you've served, know someone who has, or simply love fishing, this episode is a powerful reminder that time on the water can be life-changing.

Building a fishing lure company isn't easy—but Chris Esquivel is chasing that dream one cast at a time. In this episode of Lines in the Water Podcast, Chris shares how his love of fishing inspired him to launch Triple Target Lure Company, where he hand-pours garlic-scented soft plastics designed for Texas inshore anglers. The crew discusses custom lure design, targeting redfish, trout, and flounder, tournament fishing, memorable days on the water, and why confidence in your lure matters just as much as color. If you're passionate about saltwater fishing or curious about what goes into creating a new fishing brand, this episode is one you won't want to miss.

Duane and Sarah Zurovec join us for an entertaining conversation about tournament fishing, guiding, wade fishing, and chasing trophy trout and redfish along the Texas Coast. We discuss how they got started in competitive fishing, what it takes to consistently find fish during tournaments, the transition into guiding, and how years of experience on the water have shaped their approach to fishing. Along the way, we share stories about lost rods, pre-fishing tournaments, lure selection, bass fishing crossover techniques, and how seasonal changes impact fish behavior. If you love Texas saltwater fishing, tournament strategy, and learning from experienced anglers, this episode is one you won't want to miss.