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Mentored Fishing Trip at Powderhorn

  • Friday, February 28, 2025
  • 2:00 PM
  • Sunday, March 02, 2025
  • 12:00 PM
  • Powderhorn Ranch (Near Port O'Connor)

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  • Mentee Ticket

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Are you looking to learn how to fish or expand your fishing knowledge? Here's your chance! Join Stewards of the Wild Dec. 13-15 at future state park Powderhorn Ranch near Port O'Connor for a saltwater mentored fishing trip sponsored by Dagon Apparel! 10 mentee spots are available. If tickets are sold out, please join the waitlist. 

Mentees will fish by boat, kayak, and potentially wading. Fish targeted in Matagorda Bay will be Red Drum, Black Drum, and Spotted Seatrout. Lodging will be tent or car camping but hot water, kitchen, bathrooms, and a shower are available. The following will be provided: 

  • Conventional fishing gear (rods, reels, bait)
  • All meals with an emphasis on fish/seafood
  • Cooking and/or fish cleaning demonstration
  • Instruction and education
  • Guide/mentor
Mentees must provide: 
  • A valid Texas fishing license (TX Resident Saltwater Annual $35 or All Water Annual $40; purchase here)
  • Sturdy boots/shoes for walking at Powderhorn Ranch
  • Proper secured footwear for kayak/boat use (Chacos, water shoes, etc. Not flip flops) 
  • Waders and wading boots/shoes are highly recommended (average water temp of Matagorda Bay in December is 65.5 degrees) 
  • Appropriate fishing clothing (long sleeves and pants recommended) 
  • Appropriate off water clothing (check temperatures ahead of time) 
  • Rain gear (gulf showers are always a possibility) 
  • Camping gear (tent, inflatable mattress/sleeping pad, sheets/blankets/sleeping bags, pillows, etc.) 
  • Personal items (towels, toiletries, etc.) 
  • Lawn chair or camp stool
  • Ice chest(s) 
  • Flashlight and/or headlamp
  • Sun screen
  • Sunglasses (polarized recommended) 
  • Small dry bag or similar waterproof storage for phone and items on the water
  • Two reusable water bottles

A little bit about Dagon:

“Dagon is on a mission to build the most practical fishing and hunting apparel that enhances the experience of our customers. Our products not only stay out of your way, but work in the background, making sure you are comfortable and focused on what really matters. We believe that quality is everything. And our quality standard is the only option for us. The passion that our customers have the outdoors is inspiring. We want to equip them with tools that enhance their experience and are a part of their story. 

Dagon started in 2018 when we came up with the Ol’ Salty Fishing Hoodie. This product was a game changer as it was the world’s most ventilated fishing hoodie. Specifically designed for the Texas coast, where wind can be minimal and heat can be excruciating, it has kept people on the water longer. From the hoodie, we branched out into lightweight button ups, more practical hoodies, pants, and even some upland bird hunting shirts. We plan to continue pushing the limits of outdoor apparel with the goal of keeping outdoorsmen and women outside longer, no matter what the weather does.”

DAGON

Stewards of the Wild, Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation’s conservation leadership program, equips emerging leaders aged 21 to 45 with opportunities to actively participate in the stewardship of Texas’ wild things and wild places by providing education, networking, and outdoor experiences.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. 

Since 1991, Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation has raised and invested more than $250 million to advance Texas’ proud outdoor traditions and conserve our state’s lands, waters, and wildlife. Our vision is for all Texans to have access to the wild things and wild places in our state, both now and for generations to come.


Get in touch with us!

6220 Gaston Ave. #700 | Dallas, TX 75214

Katie Spurgin

kspurgin@tpwf.org

214-720-1478

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