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Pricing Matrix

	12 Hours	10 Hours	8 Hours	6 Hours
6 People	$2,698.30	$2,266.00	$1,815.00	$1,358.50
5 People	$2,698.30	$2,266.00	$1,815.00	$1,358.50
4 People	$2,698.30	$2,266.00	$1,815.00	$1,358.50
3 People	$2,698.30	$2,266.00	$1,815.00	$1,358.50
2 People	$2,698.30	$2,266.00	$1,815.00	$1,358.50
1 Person	$2,698.30	$2,266.00	$1,815.00	$1,358.50

Pay 10% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Get excited about the trip of lifetime with Captain Emilio here who invites you on a deep-sea fishing adventure in the productive waters of the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of South Padre Island, Texas.

For these 6, 8, 10 and 12-hour adventures, Captain Emilio uses his badass 35’ Bertram offshore sportfishing boat that can handle up to 6 anglers. The vessel has a powerful twin Caterpillar 450 HP engine for a combined 900 HP's of propulsion power and modern navigation technology which guarantees you a safe and quick trip to your destination.

Its impossible to say for sure what monsters lurk at each depth at any given time, but on shorter trips you can expect to catch Tripletail, Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, while longer trips give opportunities for bigger pelagics like Mahi Mahi, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, and bigger tuna species!

Emilio will provide live bait, rods, reels, and tackle. *the fuel price is included in the price of the trip so there are no surprises at the end of your trip!* There will also be a first mate at your disposal all the time. All you need to bring is a valid Texas Fishing License, food and drinks of your choice, and an ice chest for your day’s catch.

Come and explore this fishing paradise and make some everlasting memories with Captain Emilio!

Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

Live Bait

Live bait is included in this trip.

Weather

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

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About Your Guide

Captain Emilio

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 23 yrs of exp.

Quality

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

About Your Guide

Captain Emilio

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 23 yrs of exp.

Captain Emilio has spent more than half of his life on the water in some form or another. He loves everything from Long Deepsea trips to fun surfing trips and everything in between: wade fishing, bank fishing, surf fishing, bay fishing, and even some duck hunting. Starting at an early age, fishing is just something that has come naturally to Captain Emilio.

Captain Emilio specializes in deep sea and bay fishing charters, facilitating anglers of ages, and skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned angler, Captain Emilio will happily guide you on a deep-sea trolling charter targeting red snapper, Spanish mackerel, ling, dorado, tuna, wahoo and marlin!

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

280# Marlin

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

3 meat TX bbq. Ceviche

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

280# Marlin

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

3 meat TX bbq. Ceviche

Whats your favorite band?

Don’t really have one.

Whats your favorite movie?

Don’t really have one

Whats your favorite sports team?

Dallas Cowboys

Whats your drink of choice?

Shiner

What was your last halloween costume?

Hospital patient… only because I had a busted knee and was in crutches at the time.

What do you want for Christmas this year?

World peace

How did you get started guiding?

Started guiding on weekends to pay for slip fees. Had so much success that we continued to grow.

What makes you different from other guides?

Easy going, quite leadership. Everyone already knows who the captain is no egos/yelling here. Everyone guaranteed a good time. Consistent good catches are the icing on the cake!

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Start Location

Sea Ranch Marina, State Park Road 100, South Padre Island, TX, USA

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Bertram
Boat Length: 35'
Engine Manufacturer: Caterpillar 3126

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Bertram
Boat Length: 35'
Engine Manufacturer: Caterpillar 3126
Total Horsepower: 900
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Air Conditioning, Fighting Chair, GPS, Fishfinder, Bed, Flybridge, Live Bait Well, Kitchen, Refrigerator, Outriggers, Ice Box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

Live Bait

Live bait is included in this trip.

Weather

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

Potential Target Species

Almaco Jack
Amberjack
Blackfin Tuna
Cobia
Kingfish
Mahi Mahi
Red Snapper
Sailfish
Tripletail
Wahoo
Yellowfin Tuna

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Packing / Extras

sunglasses, closed toed shoes (no black soles), sunscreen, dramamine. Rods, reels & tackle included.

You'll need to buy a fishing 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%).

Cancel up to 1 day before the trip and receive 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

4.6

based on 13 reviews

Alisa

Verified Review

April 4

I can’t explain how amazing this trip was! Everyone was so sweet and helpful. We got some awesome fish. Our family is so grateful for the amazing experience.

Brayden

Verified Review

March 10

I hate reviews that don’t give you all the info you need. Emilio and his crew hand did a great job they brought us to a few spot that put us on 5-10 fish at a time the boat got us where we needed to go 5-10 miles out from ...Read More

Kerri

Verified Review

September 2

Our fishing trip on the Chachi was amazing! Emilio and his deckhand, Logan, were friendly and put us on the fish.

Ann-Marie

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July 8

The trip was amazing! We all had a wonderful time, & the captain & mate were very helpful. They also answered all of our questions throughout the day. Even my son who was seasick the whole time said he was glad he went.

Melinda

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July 27

Captain Emilio and his first mate(I apologize for not remembering your name), were wonderful. They visited with us before departure. We were at the end of Red Snapper season, but hey, we got our limit. Plus mackerel and Bonita. Captain Emilio did an excellent ...Read More

Bryan

Verified Review

July 19

Emilio and crew were excellent,very happy with the experience

Paige

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June 26

We had a great time with Captain Emilio and crew. The waters were rough but they worked hard to make sure we were at the spots where the fish we biting. We would book with these guys every time- hands down. Looking forward to our next outing with them.

Ryan

Verified Review

June 8

Great experience, great dudes. Highly recommend

Loretta

Verified Review

June 4

We had a blast!! Captain and crew were excellent with kids!! Highly recommend!!

Eddie

Verified Review

October 27

Great trip. Had a real good time. Recommend.

Jesse

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June 11

Captain Emilio and his crew know how to bring a great experience!! Very accommodating and knows where the fish are!! Highly recommend

David

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June 2

Capt. Emilio and his crew were professional, attentive, and knowledgeable. My son and I were given options regarding what kind of fishing we wanted to do and they obliged. I give Capt Emilio a very high recommendation and would definitely fish with him again.

Larry

Verified Review

May 21

Expensive boat ride. Not a single fish. Captain not interested in our experience. Shrugged his shoulders and said " oh well, we tried ".Would not recommend. Worst trip ever.

Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey Larry I'm so sorry this didn't live up to your expectations and we'd love to get you out on another trip on us. Please reach back out and let us know so we can get you out there for a better experience on the water.

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!