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Beginning as a teenager, I spent 30 years fishing out of small powerboats offshore of Port Aransas chasing kingfish and cobia. I learned a lot about presentation and rigging ribbonfish in those years, and I became “that guy” in charge of keeping all the tackle in order, rigging baits and keeping the spread of baits clean while we fished. I also spent a lot of my earlier years wade fishing the bays for trout and reds, and I even had the chance to crew on a big boat chasing (and catching) billfish, wahoo and tuna for several years.

In 2007 I was in a traffic accident and had a pretty serious neck injury. It required a fusion of three of the vertebrae in my neck, and really limited my activities for a while. I began kayaking to strengthen my neck and shoulders, and it quickly paid off by letting me sleep pain-free again. It also helped me see the offshore world in a whole new way. When I got out of powerboats and slowed down to kayak speeds, I got a closer look at the fish and gained a better understanding of what it took to catch them. I started to think more like a fish, so I began to catch more and larger fish.

That first year I only paddled a few miles, but every year I have added more trips (sometimes 25 miles of paddling per trip) and it has helped me stay in shape and chase lots of fish that make the drags scream for mercy. I began carrying video cameras to prove to friends that my stories were true, and that launched what has become a pretty popular YouTube channel. I post fishing trips, but also how-to videos to help new-comers learn to rig up and succeed when they head out to try kayak fishing for themselves.

Kayaks have allowed me to catch more fish, and have also allowed me to approach some that were unexpected. I have been able to pet Manta rays much larger than my kayak, paddle with several types of sharks over 10 feet in length (no I didn’t pet any of those), and had lots of close-up contacts with the big dolphins that hang around the jetties of Port Aransas.

A couple of years ago I discovered fly fishing and I’ve added that activity (especially in the shallows chasing redfish) to my usual fishing trips. Using a fly rod requires you to pay attention to all of the details, but it can be a very effective way to present offerings to alert, shallow water fish! When conditions are not good for heading offshore I spend lots of days exploring just how many good fish I can land on the fly …while sitting on a kayak. I’ll be sharing the adventures here so feel free to follow along!

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Fishing from the time he could walk, and kayaking since 2009. Tod began paddling the Texas Gulf Coast to expand his fishing options, while at the same time finding peace and solitude in time spent on the water. He made the leap in 2011 from inshore to offshore fishing where he fell in love with the salt spray, screaming drags, and a family of like minded offshore anglers. Through it all, Tod has always been a customer and a friend of Roy’s Bait & Tackle Outfitters.

Tod’s passion for offshore kayaking drove his decision in early 2016 to relocate from San Antonio to Corpus Christi, TX. Tod now travels from Tournaments to Kayak related events capturing and sharing the amazing culture that surrounds the Kayak Industry. He contributes to local and national publications such as Coastal Angler Magazine, Saltwater Angler Magazine, Fishbrain Weekly Fishing Report, and Lone Star Outdoor News. You can also find Tod on Instagram under the handle @SAHunter_Outdoors. Tod continues to compete in Local and National offshore kayak fishing events such as the GOAT and Pygmy Kayak Fishing Tournaments, Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament Series, and once ran the the Blue Water Kayak Classic in Corpus. He was formerly on the rules and ethics committee for EKFT.  

Tod continues to travel the world and has kayaked offshore in most of the States along the Gulf of Mexico and 4 Countries on two different continents.

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Bio: Born and raised in San Antonio, TX. Fishing and the Outdoors have always been a part of his life.

Fishing was introduced prior to learning how to walk. Since then, the passion for fishing and sharing the experience has exploded. A very supportive family with strong values has played a huge role in the growth and development of becoming absolutely addicted to life on the water.

Fresh. Salt. Shallow flats to Offshore, this Angler knows no boundaries.

A diehard Kayak Tournament Angler; Eugene fishes’ multiple events a year. 

When not on the water chasing fish, he is writing for Texas Outback Magazine, or planning the next

Tournament for San Antonio Kayak Fishing.  This Facebook group started out as a project; an extension for Anglers in and around the area to get out and fish more often. Three years in, the group has grown in popularity with some top tier Sponsors.

Eugene’s passion for the sport has earned him spots in teams like; Wilderness Systems, Lowrance, Onyx  Outdoors, Stinky Pants Fishing, Temple Fork Outfitters, P-Line and Roy’s Bait and Tackle… to name a few.

These titles are not something Eugene takes for granted, he is diligent in his approach and representation of the products he represents. He enjoys educating and introducing others to kayak fishing.

A look ahead: This year marks 6 years of Tournament Angling. The goal is to make the podium in various tournament series, while continuing to learn and have fun on the water. The 2019-2020 seasons were strong with multiple top 5’s, top 10’s, and a few checks cashed.  The experience and confidence are welcomed as the 2021 season is rapidly approaching. 

Moto: Faith, Family, Fishing – Mathew 28:20

Sponsor List: Roy’s Bait and Tackle, Wilderness Systems Kayaks, Onyx Outdoor Gear, Lowrance, Temple Fork Outfitters, YakAttack, Bioenno Power Lithium Batteries, P-Line, Stinky Pants Fishing, BerleyPro, Stank Stick, Woo Tungsten

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