Have you ever wondered how fish got into freshwater lakes? After all, salt water and freshwater are two completely different environments! In this blog post, we will explore the various ways that fish have adapted to live in freshwater ecosystems. We will also take a look at some of the most common...
Last time, we looked at four of the best places to stay while on your next fishing vacation to the Texas Coast. The first four towns in our list included Port Arthur, Freeport/[Surfside Beach](https://captainexperiences.com/locations/regions...
Happy (almost) Father’s Day to all the Damn Good Dads out there.
In honor of yall and your well deserved holiday, we sat down with Patrick, who recently took a trip with his son, his father-in-law, and his brother-in-law with [Captain Arturo down in South Padre Island](...
Fishermen love to daydream about catching the big one someday. Part of the joy of any fishing adventure is the anticipation of getting out on the water and that chance of catching the fish of a lifetime. If you are serious about your fishing, then you might have created a written bucket list, or at...
One weekend each May, something special happens in Port O’Connor, Texas. The coastal town is transformed from a small fishing village into the site of a massive charitable fishing tournament in support of our military heroes. This event, known as [Warrior’...
Words can’t describe the hospitality and quality of adventure our Damn Good Guide Dom showed us on our two-week trek fishing across Tanzania, Africa.
Dom lined up a seamless trip fishing for ferocious [Tiger Fish](https://captainexperiences.com/tanzania/dar-es-salaam-...
There are so many exciting fishing adventures along the Texas Coast that it’s hard to pick a favorite. Depending on the season and species of fish that you are targeting, one stretch of coast may be a little better than another stretch. All of the Texas coastal bay systems offer excellent fishing op...
Fishing Lures have evolved significantly in the last 50 years, with wave after wave of improvements to shape, coloration, sound, action, and consistency. Bait companies can now create hyper-realistic baits that should be more dialed in on getting bites than ever before.
Thes...
(Austin, TX) – Captain Experiences (Captain), the Texas-based outdoor sports booking platform, today announced its rebranded visual identity and expansion in fishing trip offerings across the United States and beyond. Captain’s rebrand includes an updated logo, alt logos, color suite, and a refreshe...
The majority of game fish are carnivores or omnivores, with a diet that consists primarily of insects, baitfish, and other critters that are commonly found near the water. Some fish are herbivores and only eat plants, but they’re generally not as popular among anglers. It’s no su...
Lakes are a great place to fish for trout because they contain a variety of habitats and food sources that allows these fish to thrive. Trout can be found in dramatically different parts of the lake from the shallow ledges in the spring and fall, to the deep cool holes in the summer. With clear slow...
Many fish that live in rivers are carnivorous with a diet primarily consisting of smaller fish, worms, and crustaceans. There are some river fish that only eat plants but they are not nearly as popular among anglers. The diet of all freshwater fish can vary greatly depending on the species, environm...
If you want to catch bass, rivers are a great place to start. Rivers provide plenty of food for the voracious predators. Bass love to feast on smaller fish, so the abundance of baitfish in rivers makes them a prime spot for fishing. Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass are all common river fish,...
Fishing in rivers can be incredibly fun and rewarding if you know how to do it right. Rivers present a unique set of challenges but with these five effective tips and techniques, you'll be more successful the next time you hit the water. So get ready to have some fun out on the water.
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Fishing for trout can be very rewarding when the bite is good but knowing the basics goes a long way. The best methods for catching trout in a river include using the right, lures, locations, and techniques. Rivers are one of the best places to catch trout, as they te...
Captain Billy Sandifer, long time PINS guide and Gulf fishing legend, once told me there are two types of anglers: those who just started and those somewhere on the spectrum of facing their fishing addiction.
We revisited this conversa...
Tuna are a highly desirable family of offshore fish species that put up a stout fight and taste incredible. In the United States, bluefin, yellowfin, and blackfin tuna are the three species that are caught most frequently and have the biggest range. Many tuna have a sim...
My initial introduction to fishing came from my grandfather, who was an experienced angler. We fished for largemouth bass and sunfish from a set of concrete stairs on the bank of a pond on the family ranch. After a few trips of worms and bobbers, I slowly progressed to throwing s...
There are people who sneak off alone, in pairs, or even small groups, to spend time in isolated places usually in complete silence. This might sound insane, but this distilled perspective of spending time outdoors helps to explain its benefits. Truthfully, an outdoo...
Catching bigger fish usually means using heavier and stronger tackle, but using the drag allows anglers to fine tune their approach to battling fish. With the drag set properly, the reel will exhaust the fish quickly and efficiently. The flex of a rod and gears in a ree...
Many game fish have a similar body shape and bone structure, which has led the fish cleaning process to become fairly standard. While some fish may have a few quirks or differences, the steps are largely the same for everything from black crappie to red snapper. Here’s how...
Bonefish can be found in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, as well as the Gulf of Mexico, but the best place to hook one is in the Keys. The Florida Keys are known for being an anglers paradise, with bonefish accounting for a majority of the trips that are run. Even though...
Brown trout can live in a wide variety of lakes and rivers which allows them to overlap with the more picky brook trout. Since these similarly sized fish with speckled bodies overlap in several areas, anglers have a hard time telling them apart from time to time. Knowing...