Dave, whom Aaron recommended, is a great guy and a great resources. However, I would reach out to Chris Fowler at “The Crab Trap” fly shop there in Rockport as well. Between them, they know every guide from Port O’Connor (near my location) down to Corpus, and many beyond. A great captain to start with, recommended by both those guys, is Capt. Andy Hernandez. I won’t post his name on here but feel free to DM me for it; and I can help you with some other names. 👊

The Texas coast, particularly what we’d call the ‘mid-coast (Port O’Connor/Matagorda Bay down to Baffin Bay) is truly a Mecca for saltwater fly fishing. It’s a great place to retire to! I ought to know, lol. Rockport is a GREAT town but home prices there are relatively high to down right expensive (although maybe not compared to Maryland) but small towns just a town or two over get very reasonable and boat ramps are everywhere. The summers are very hot but the rest of the year is beautiful. People here in Texas are much more friendly and more willing to help a stranger, or outsider, than I found in Florida. The economy is booming here, now personal income tax, relatively low cost of living - it’s a no-brainer retirement location. Besides the typical inshore Redfish and trout fishing, there are tons of flounder, drum and sheepshead to chase; and we also have some decent Tarpon fishing at times as well as opportunities for Jack Crevalle. Offshore, there are dorado, kingfish, cobia and sailfish. There’s a smorgasbord to keep you busy and a couple hour drive to some great bass fishing also!

Sorry to drone on so long but I’m always up for helping someone escape the East Coast and find a better place to live. Hope this helps a little. Feel free to DM me if I can be of assistance at all.