We want to thank you for yesterday. We learned so much and my daughter is telling everybody about the fish that was the biggest of the group.

Fishing Basic Session #1 was a blast! We had a lot of fun out on the water and picked up some great foundational skills. We practiced knotting and casting techniques, got to know different types of fish, and learned about the different hooks used for each kind of fish. Our family had an amazing time together and it felt like the start of a great fishing journey for our family.

Fishing’s Future would like to remember Joe Castillo and we also want to thank his lovely wife Cecilia for feeding all our Vamos A Pescar 2025 families that took the Angler Education sessions with Shane Wilson, Founder / CEO of Fishing’s Future.

Joe’s Oyster Bar/Gulf Seafood market is proudly owned by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Castillo Sr. Joe Castillo Sr. was born and raised in Port Isabel TX. He was pone of 14 children and like many of his siblings, had to work from a very young age to help take care of his family. Joe’s first job was as a janitor at a local bakery making $5 a week. Joe then began working in the restaurant industry. He became a cook and a chef at the Sea Island Hotel on South Padre Island, TX. With an ambition to succeed, he worked hard to save money and in 1982, opened Gulf Seafood Market in Port Isabel, TX. Gulf Seafood sold fresh seafood daily and served hot to go plates for many years. In 2001, he added on to Gulf Seafood and officially opened Joes Oyster Bar. It had instant success. Joe’s Oyster Bar has been recognized year after year by Trip Advisor for their fresh seafood, delicious meals, and excellent service. Joe’s Oyster Bar is managed by Ricky Hernandez, who has been Joe’s right hand man for 33 years. In 2016, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Castillo Sr, along with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Castillo Jr. opened a second location of Joe’s Oyster Bar in Rosenberg, TX. The Rosenberg location, Joe’s Oyster Bar and Grill, has also been very successful.

From Shane Wilson

When special people come into one’s life they make everything better. Joe & Cecilia Castillo have made things better for others all their lives. I had the privlage yesterday of telling Cecilia just how special she and Joe are.

Joe’s Last fishing trip with his family on the iCAN – https://studio.youtube.com/video/zVAjv-zqSKM/edit

Fishing Basic Session #2 – Pier Fishing

Good times last night during the session. The family had a great time fishing on the pier.

Shane, you have created a monster!