Meet Captain Smiley Yanez

Captain Smiley Yanez has spent a lifetime studying the flats, channels, and back lakes of the Lower Laguna Madre. Raised in Arroyo City, he learned early how tides, wind shifts, and seasonal bait movements influence redfish, speckled trout, and black drum. That hands-on experience—combined with a U.S. Coast Guard license and ongoing safety training—forms the foundation of his reputation as a reliable Arroyo City fishing charter captain.

Education is central to Captain Smiley’s approach. Whether guiding first-time anglers or seasoned light-tackle enthusiasts, he explains why a popping cork excels over grass flats or when a soft-plastic jig is effective along oyster-lined shorelines. His patient coaching, conservation mindset, and respect for local regulations have made Call Me Fishing a favored choice for those searching “fishing guide Arroyo City TX” or “Lower Laguna Madre redfish tips.”

Beyond daily trips, Captain Smiley supports habitat restoration projects and shares catch data with Texas Parks & Wildlife biologists to promote sustainable fisheries. His involvement in community outreach programs and coastal cleanups underscores a commitment to preserving the resources that make Port Mansfield–Arroyo City fishing so productive. The result is a guide who combines science-based insight with practical know-how, ensuring each outing is safe, informative, and rewarding for anglers of all skill levels.

Steering every charter is a 24-foot Shallow Sport center console powered by a 300-horsepower Suzuki outboard. The boat’s wide beam, shallow draft, and advanced GPS-sonar system allow Captain Smiley to glide across skinny flats or run open water with equal ease, reaching productive spots quickly and comfortably. Ample casting space, secure rod storage, and a large livewell support everything from sight-casting for tailing redfish to anchoring over deeper channels for drum—all while keeping up to five guests relaxed and ready for the next bite.