Cut down the learning curve dramatically... get in touch with "slowride" Dean on the TKF website: [url=http://www.texaskayakfisherman.com/forum/:fda51]http://www.texaskayakfisherman.com/forum/[/url:fda51]

He guides those areas (B&R and LHL). If the budget is tight just post on the board that you are looking for a fishing partner and the days and I bet you find someone fishing those days.
hope this helps