Texas Redfish to Alaska King Salmon: Mooching, Flats & Deck Psychology with Liam Transier

What happens when a Texas marsh guide moves north to chase King Salmon in Southeast Alaska? In this episode of A Fishing Guide Podcast, host Kelsey Trojan sits down with guide Liam Transier (Catch A King Charters) to break down the real mechanics of professional guiding across two very different fisheries. From poling shallow flats and throwing popping corks for marsh redfish in Galveston, to mooching cut plug herring and fighting sea lions in Craig, Alaska, Liam shares what it takes to find fish, read bites, and manage paying clients on the water. Key topics covered in this episode: Gulf Coast marsh tactics: working shallow canals, tide swings, and structure vs sight casting Texas jetty fishing for redfish, speckled trout, and black drum Sinking artificial reefs, pyramids, and cut off oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico The transition north: running boats across Escobile Bay and learning big ocean water Mooching for King Salmon: reading the three thump bite on the drop vs reeling up Deck psychology: client coaching, dealing with slow morning grinds, and keeping morale high Fighting sea lions and offshore sharks for trophy fish Whether you are a seasoned salt angler or a weekend boater looking to coach friends and family better on deck, this episode delivers unfiltered insight directly from the water. Subscribe to A Fishing Guide Podcast for weekly conversations with working charter captains and fishing guides.