I knew the fishing would be great—Corpus Christi is famous for it. Whether you wade the bay, walk South Padre’s surf, go offshore, or book a guide to fish the flats, you won’t be disappointed.

But Corpus Christi ... is all about fishing—for both DIY and guided trips. In the two days I will do both. The plan was to get into some sight fishing for redfish on the bay side of Padre ...