Redfish or red drum can be found in the inshore waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico where they have become one of the most popular game fish. These beautiful fish generally have a gold to red streamlined body with a distinct black spot on their tail but multi...
The mahi mahi is a fish with a unique appearance that can be found across the world. They are brightly colored blue, yellow, green and often have spots or other patterns found on their body. Mahi mahi is a popular recreational sportfish in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Gulf of...
The greater amberjack, also known as AJ, amberjack, and reef donkey is generally described as being brown to olive on their back with a large head and mouth. Amberjack have a distinct dark stripe that runs from their snout to their tail that will light up when they are fe...
The yellowfin tuna is a large torpedo-shaped fish that inhabits tropical and subtropical waters across the world. They are known to travel great distances and are classified as a highly migratory species (HMS) although recent evidence suggests that they may not move a...
The bluefin tuna is the largest tuna species found in the world. This large, torpedo-shaped fish, swims long distances during their annual migrations which takes places in almost every ocean.
In the United Sta...
It's red snapper season! The Gulf states have revealed their dates for the 2023 season, so if you're looking to target these voracious feeders, now's the time to book 'em up before someone else does.
Here's an overview of what's been announced. For more in depth...
Starting in 2022, Texas now has two license options available for fishermen and hunters. You can purchase the traditional printed/paper license, or you can purchase the new digital-only Super Combo license. At the moment, the resident Super Combo license packages appear to be the only license packag...
The various ways waterfowl are hunted offer outdoorsmen a lifetime of unique experiences to pursue. This factor alone draws many hunters to the sport. While the mission is still the same, duck hunting in the eastern flyway is vastly different from the hunts tha...
Beginning September 1, 2022, Texans now have the option to purchase digital fishing and hunting licenses. The popular Super Combo license for Texas residents can be purchased as either a traditional paper license or as the new Digital Super Combo license. If you have ever tagged an oversized redfish...
And just like that, I was on it. I would take small little steps, scanning and finding these microscopic little dots. It was like I was a bloodhound on a true crime c...
After moving to Austin, Texas in the summer of 2021, over 1,200 miles away from my hunting grounds in my home state of Wisconsin, I knew my window of opportunity to bag a buck would be limited. So instead of doing the usual and heading home for Thanksgiving in November, I went a weekend early for Op...
The rivers of Montana offer some of the most legendary fly fishing in North America. We recently sat down with Michael, owner and operator of one of MT’s premier outfitters, to learn more about him, how he got into fishing, what makes the regi...
Bass anglers across the country know Florida for one thing, BIG BASS! Countless bass fishing tournaments occur across the Sunshine State, meaning some lakes are heavily pressured, but other overlooked lakes are also worth hitting up.
There’s a reason so many other states are stocking Florida-stra...
Fishing the jetties offers a great chance of catching fish year-round, and the fall is often the best season to get in on the most exciting action of the year with redfish, trout, and many more species of saltwater fish. Every fall, several species of game fish and bait fish migrate from the marshes...
The muskellunge, commonly known as muskie or musky, is a freshwater apex predator native to the cool waters of the Northern United States. The musky is the largest member of the pike family and one of the most sought-after inland trophy fish. Muskies inhabit bodies of water which also hold a smalle...
The amount of salt changes depending on a variety of environmental factors. Heavy rains can lower salinity but some bays will always be saltier than others. Areas where rivers drain into the ocean will also naturally have lower salinity but some bays have little to no influx of freshwater. Evaporati...
A while back I got the chance to talk all things redfish with Captain Ryan in Folly Beach, South Carolina. He shared a ton of the insight on gear, tactics, seasonal changes and Improving as an an...
A while back I got the chance to talk all things redfish with Captain Ryan in Folly Beach, South Carolina. He shared a ton of the insight on gear, tactics, seasonal changes and Improving as an an...
A while back I got the chance to talk all things redfish with Captain Ryan in Folly Beach, South Carolina. He shared a ton of the insight on gear, tactics, and seasonal changes when targeting red...
Many professional bass fishing circuits visit Texas yearly, and for good reason. The familiar Texan saying, “everything is bigger in Texas,” is undeniable concerning bass fishing. However, not every lake in Texas is worth spending time fishing. We’ve rounded up several of the best bass fishing loca...
Speckled sea trout are a popular game fish known for their aggressive bite and delicious meat. As one of the most prolific inshore species on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, anglers use the common assortment of fishing techniques to target them. During my conversation with [Captain Mitch](https://capt...
To the uninformed, the mullet run sounds like a race full of people rocking unconventional haircuts, which in retrospect, isn’t too far off. In this case, mullet are a saltwater bait fish that inhabits and migrates along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts from the end of August to November. Mullet live in...
One of the best things you can practice on the water is safety, but in this case, it's safety for the fish. If you plan to practice catch and release here are the things you need to know to make sure you don't harm the fish.
Nets are an essential p...
The northern pike is a species of freshwater carnivorous fish common in cool water. Pike are popular gamefish and are also known as great northern pike, northern, (in the U.S. Upper Midwest) and jackfish. The northern pike gets its name because of the long and sharp resemblance they share with the p...
What’s better than working in an office with a team of people who love the outdoors? Getting out on the water with them and seeing what our damn good guides can do! Instead of another happy hour or networking event, a few of us here at Captain Experiences paid Jackie a visit out on Lake Buchanan to...