I'm thinking of a camping trip to Padre Island Nat'l Seashore this summer - I've never been there before. I wouldn't have a boat and am curious about the fishing around there and if you can find a day or half-day charter nearby. I know it's going to be hot that time of year but being from MN, I like to store up as much heat and sun as I can for the winter to come. I think we'd be mostly going for the birding and sitting looking at the gulf, but if fishing is an option it might be fun to try. We're also going to Big Bend which I hear is very beautiful. My last extended stay in Texas was in 1970 for Air Force basic training. I hope to have more fun this time.