By: Todd Fleming
Vice President – Alamo Fly Fishers
Capt. Scott Sommerlatte has been pursuing the fish that swim the extreme shallow waters of Texas for 25 years. Scott is a fly fishing guide who works primarily in the Port O’Connor/Seadrift area (Matagorda to Rockport), but can sometimes be found guiding anglers as far north as West Galveston Bay, or as far south as the Rio Grande. With over a decade of experience guiding fly fishermen to the flats and lakes of the Coastal Bend, Scott eventually took to the water with a camera in his hand to chronicle his experiences, and those of others. Since then, we have been treated to a steady stream of engaging saltwater images.
In addition to his reputation as being one of the Lone Star State’s most popular and knowledgeable guides, Scott has made a name for himself as an outdoor photographer and writer. What he once considered as a hobby has now become a thriving second business. Scott can often be found out on the bays, after a long day poling anglers around the back-country, looking to frame that perfect picture. His photo and writing credits can regularly be seen in numerous national and regional fishing and hunting magazines such as Salt Water Sportsman, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Shallow Water Angler, Florida Sportsman, Tide, Fly Fishing in Salt Waters, Sport Fishing, and Saltwater Fly Fishing magazines, and in the Lone Star Outdoor News. He writes a monthly column, called “According to Scott”, for the popular Gulf Coast Connections Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine. In addition to the magazines, Scott’s photo credits have appeared in numerous books and calendars, and his photos can also be seen in many ads and catalogs promoting products and destinations. He has developed a style of photography that invites the viewer to pause and examine the details. Scott’s images capture those intangible rewarding moments we all want to experience.
