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Pricing Matrix

	6 Hours
6 People	$1,815.00
5 People	$1,512.50
4 People	$1,210.00
3 People	$907.50
2 People	$605.00
1 Person	$605.00

Pay $50 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Trip

Hunting Type

Duck

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

If you are looking to hunt with one of the best outifts on the Texas coast you've found your group of guys with Gus and his outfit. Beyond expert guiding the area itself (Around South Padre Island) provide a unique opportunity to target a wide swath of Duck Species including Wigeons, Mottled Ducks, tons of Pintail, Redheads, Teal, Gadwalls, Shovelers, Mergansers, Scaup and Black Bellys!

Gus can take as many people as you'd like running shuttles out to his blinds between his two boats. He even offers to hunt 3 at a time from his own boat as well! In addition to his Carolina Skiff, he also runs a 18' Tracker Grizzly skiff with a Gator Tail mud motor and a 18' Polar Craft with a 50-HP Yamaha! Whatever boat you're on, you'll be kitted out for a sweet hunt.

Since the ducks often fly both in the morning and the afternoon, this trip can either start in the morning or the afternoon depending on your preference and what the ducks are doing of course!

Captain Gus and his team provide all the decoys, dogs, and professional calling and expert guiding for your hunt and ask that you bring your own guns, shells, and waders if you'd like to stay dry. He wil also provide a cooler with ice and water for you and encourages you to bring you own beverages of choice along as well.

Amenities

Hunting Type

Duck

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Gear

All gear necessary for your trip is included.

Game Cleaning

This guide will clean your game for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Gun Rental

You will need your own guns.

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About Your Guide

Captain Gus

Independent Guide

About Your Guide

Captain Gus

Independent Guide

Captin Gus has lived back and forth from Colorado to South Texas my entire life. His father moved to the island when Gus was a boy and taught him the ins and outs of the bay every summer throughout his childhood. Together they spent countless hours finding potholes full of trout and sand flats littered with redfish. His father instilled in him a fierce passion for the outdoors and planted the seeds for him to pursue a career chasing the critters he has come to love and respect.

With the help of some local legends including forty year veteran Capt. Skipper Ray, Gus has honed his skills as a fisherman and professional guide fishing the Lower Laguna Madre. But for him the bay still provides an incredible environment to learn and grow. Every day he finds new places to fish and duck hunt and he welcomes you to join him on one of these incredible adventures!

During the fall Captain Gus heads north to Crawford, Colorado to team up with the Homestead Ranch Crew to chase elk, deer, mountain lion, and bear. Homestead Ranch is an original homestead that the McLeods have maintained since 1914. Six generations of incredible preservation have built the hunting experience of a lifetime. He is truly honored to have been a part of this team for the last few years.

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Start Location

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

2216 Padre Blvd b120, South Padre Island, TX 78597, United States

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Carolina Skiff
Year Built: 2020
Boat Length: 24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Carolina Skiff
Year Built: 2020
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 200
Number of Engines: 1

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Trip Details & Amenities

Hunting Type

Duck

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Gear

All gear necessary for your trip is included.

Game Cleaning

This guide will clean your game for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Gun Rental

You will need your own guns.

Potential Target Species

Black Duck
Blue-Winged Teal
Canada Goose
Gadwall
Bluebill
Green-Winged Teal
Hooded Merganser
Mottled Duck
Northern Pintail
Northern Shoveler
Red-Breasted Merganser
Redhead
Snow Goose
Specklebelly Goose
Wigeon

Techniques

Shotgun Hunting

Packing / Extras

Snacks, Drinks, Sun Protection, Sunglasses. All gear, bait, and tackle, cooler with ice and water included.

You'll need to buy a hunting license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable (but if the weather is too bad to go out, you will still receive a credit back to your account).

If the weather doesn’t cooperate you’ll be covered by our 100% weather guarantee and you won’t lose your deposit.

Reviews

based on 2 reviews

Bradley

Verified Review

November 24

they tried. very friendly

Steven

Verified Review

December 27

Gus is friendly and knows his stuff. Shot a limit and even got a red fish out of the decoys

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!