With the holidays upon us, everyone is looking forward to a few well-deserved days off. For some lucky people, the winter holidays might mean a week or more of time away from work to spend your days relaxing and enjoying time with friends and family. What better way is there to relax and enjoy your...
After a successful fishing trip, you may have brought home some fresh fillets to enjoy with your family and friends. It’s time for a fish fry! Here is a look at some of the equipment that can help make your fish fry a success.
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Ducks are one of the most popular game animals in America. While there are infinite reasons for that, I’m sure many of us would still hunt every year even if we only downed one bird each season. Success is part of the fun but it’s not everything. A successful hunt where ducks are killed will still b...
With duck season well underway, hunters are blessed with the opportunity to sample a variety of ducks. Like all animals, the dietary differences between duck species and even individual ducks can be quite different which greatly changes the flavor of the meat. Ducks also migrate at different times w...
There are more than 1,000 species of catfish spread across the globe and the variety is stunning. 26 species of catfish from tiny to gigantic reside in the waters of the United States. Catfish are named after their characteristic barbels which resemble a cat's whiskers. These...
Not everyone grew up exposed to the joys of fishing and the outdoors. For many, if your family fished, then you learned to fish. If your family did not fish, then you might get lucky and encounter a friend, roommate, or work colleague somewhere along the way who is willing to teach you to fish. But...
Panfish is a term coined by anglers to describe a handful of fish that are delicious and are roughly small enough to fit into a pan. The fish species that are included when someone mentions panfish largely depends on the region they are fishing. However, five species of fish almost always make the l...
Salt is the one element that differentiates two entirely different fisheries. Here’s everything you need to know about fishing in saltwater versus fishing in freshwater.
inland fishing is an umbrella term that covers al...
Black drum and sheepshead are two popular inshore fish on the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts. While these fish are both a blast to catch, there’s more to them than meets the eye. Here’s a breakdown of both species and what makes them unique.
Black drum are a popular specie...
Salmon and Steelhead are anadromous and known for swimming upstream to spawn. These fish have been incredibly influential across the Northwest U.S. and share many of the same traits. Here’s how steelhead stack up with other species of salmon.
Steelhead are a disti...
The team here at Captain Experiences decided to shut our laptops for a couple days to hunt and fish on the Texas Coast. With duck season being open in November and the fishing still going strong, there may be more sporting opportunities now than any other time of year. We couldn’t resist getting out...
The team here at Captain Experiences is composed of men and women all from different places but were brought together by our shared enjoyment of the outdoors. Seeing as though outdoor experiences are what our company is all about, we decided it was time to take a break from staring at screens and ge...
Muskie and northern pike are close relatives that frequently live together and rarely get along. These are two of the most exciting inland sportfish in the country and both have dedicated fans. However, for many anglers the similarities between these fish are sometimes easier to name than the differ...
Fishing is a year-round obsession. Spring, summer, and fall offer opportunities to catch a wide variety of species in both freshwater and saltwater. Winter is no different for anglers in much of the country and throughout the more tropical parts of our planet. For fishermen in the Southern States of...
As a waterfowl hunter, being able to identify ducks on the fly quickly is critical to obeying waterfowl regulations. This isn’t always easy, especially when some duck species look as similar as the Greater and Lesser Scaup; then we throw in the Ring-Necked Duck, a third species with similar characte...
Redfish are an inshore species with more loyal fans than most professional sports teams. These handsome fish get their name from the copper color that dominates their body, which also sports a distinctive black spot or spots near the tail. On some redfish, the spots are so numerous they cover the fi...
Cabo San Lucas is nothing short of stunning. From the arid and unforgiving desert landscape to the enchanting but treacherous blue water of the Pacific Ocean, the contrast and sporting opportunities are inspiring. Despite the picture perfect appearances of the beaches and surf, entering the water is...
The southern portion of the Texas Coast consists of a long, shallow bay system known as the Laguna Madre. The Laguna Madre is a big place. At 130 miles long, fishermen won’t be able to cover the entire Laguna Madre in a single day on the water. There are a few featur...
The yellow perch, commonly referred to as simply “perch”, is a freshwater perciform fish native to the midwest and northeast United States and much of Canada. Known for their vibrant green and gold coloration with black stripes, these fish are physically and genetically similar to the European perch...
The native distribution of yellow perch was originally driven by glacial melt along the Mississippi River. Their native range includes the Northern U.S. east of the Rocky Mountains and Canada but these fish have now been widely dispersed due to recreational and commercial interest. Yellow perch have...
The yellow perch, commonly referred to as simply “perch”, is a freshwater perciform fish native to the midwest and northeast United States and much of Canada. Known for their vibrant green and gold coloration with black stripes, these fish are physically and genetically...
The states of Texas and Louisiana are good neighbors when it comes to fishing. Texas and Louisiana have entered into reciprocal fishing agreements that benefit the angling residents of both states.
There are two primary benefits of the rec...
