May 5, 2022

Striped Bass

Striped bass, or rockfish as they are sometimes called, are one of the most popular game fish in the United States. These bass can grow huge and challenge anglers, making them fun to catch. Properly prepared filets of striped bass are light, flaky, and delicious white meat which...

May 3, 2022

Warm Weather Bonito Fishing Destinations

Perhaps most famous of all the claims surrounding America’s celebrated false albacore fisheries stands a remark made by Dale Spartas during the early aughts off Palm Beach, Florida, when he hooked one of those tunas for the first time. As backing disap...

May 2, 2022

Taking a fishing trip with your coworkers can be a blast and bring everyone closer together. If you work with people who love to fish or just enjoy being on the water, booking a fishing trip for your corporate group is sure to be a good time. If you want to get the most out of a trip with a mixed gr...

May 2, 2022

How to Plan a Family Fishing Trip

Planning a fishing trip can get complicated, especially when accounting for kids. Picking a trip that’s fun for kids is tricky because age and capability vary, but largely determine what caliber of fishing they can handle. Also, it's hard to know if your kid...

May 2, 2022

Top Ten Bachelor Party Fishing Trips

When one of your buddies decides to get married, finding the right spot to take a bachelor party fishing trip can be tough. While your average group of guys can have a good time together doing almost anything, choosing a spot that combines top notch saltwat...

May 2, 2022

Texas Spring Fishing

Spring is one of the most popular and exciting times to go fishing in Texas waters. Warming coastal waters bring in huge trout while the bite in the lakes is firing on all cylinders. With calm water conditions and warmer weather, spring is one of the most popular times to...

May 2, 2022

Texas Summer Fishing

Summer is one of the most exciting times to wet a line in Texas waters with a variety of species crushing bait across the state. The warm coastal waters bring in bucket list species while the morning bite in the lakes is firing on all cylinders. With calm water conditions...

May 2, 2022

Shark Fishing: What You Need to Know

Fishing for sharks is an exhilarating experience because these apex predators are as tough as they look. Sharks are some of the oldest animals on earth, and their ability to survive makes them difficult to catch. These toothy fish grow huge and provide mem...

May 2, 2022

Red Drum Vs Black Drum

Red drum (aka redfish) and black drum are two of the most popular inshore heavy hitters throughout the Gulf and Atlantic Coast. The popularity of these fish is likely due to their large size and a home range that covers more than half of the U.S. Coast. If you love catc...

May 2, 2022

Planning a Fishing Trip: Do's and Don'ts

Planning a fishing trip can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be. Captain Experiences was founded to solve the hardest parts of getting out on the water, wherever you are. This article will help ensure that you have a good time. Here’s a quick list...

May 2, 2022

Beginner's Guide to Fishing: Landing Fish

Hooking into a fish and fighting them back to the boat is exhilarating and drives many people to love the sport. Once the fish is boat side, however, sealing the deal can get tricky. It’s not uncommon for mistakes to happen during the landing process,...

May 2, 2022

Whether you're fishing for bass on a lake or hunting for a pelagic species offshore, every fisher is in the pursuit of a record, but some fish are downright massive. Below are 5 of the biggest fish species you can target and catch if you're ready to fight to get them onboard.

1. Blue Ma...

April 29, 2022

Beginner's Guide to Fishing: Setting the Hook

For new anglers, setting the hook can be a mystery, and with conflicting information floating around the internet, it’s hard to know what’s right. The thunderous hook set commonly seen on bass fishing shows may look cool, but it’s not necessarily...

April 27, 2022

Austin’s Blowing Up

It’s no secret Austin’s blowing up in just about every way imaginable.

New skyscrapers seem to pop up every day, new sprawling condos replace restaurants and bars, and companies from Tesla to Google, Facebook, and Oracle have all set up shop....

April 27, 2022

Beginner's Guide to Fishing: Where To Go

In the beginning, anglers just starting out will spend a lot of time researching gear and tactics, but ironically, the most important part of fishing gets overlooked. The most important rule to remember when starting out is to fish where there are fis...

April 25, 2022

Why Conservation is Important

Anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors is likely a conservationist in some way, but many of the dedicated efforts to restore animal populations or habitats are done by organizations with funding and teams. Conservation is critical to outdoor recreation because...

April 25, 2022

Huge Bluefin Tuna Caught in Florida

The record bluefin tuna in Florida currently sits at 826.5 pounds, which was caught off the coast of Destin in 2017. This past Sunday, April 17th, 2022, the No Name boat was 160 miles offshore from Destin on a trip meant to target marlin when they hooked in...

April 25, 2022

Top 5 Mother's Day Fishing Trips

Mother’s Day is the perfect occasion to show an outdoorsy mom how special she is. Giving her a trip or booking a charter for the family is sure to be a memorable experience that everyone will love. Picking the right trip can be complex depending on her or her...

April 25, 2022

Top Four Father’s Day Fishing Trips

Father’s Day is the perfect occasion to treat your dad to a special fishing trip that shows how much you care. Dad’s can be a little tricky to shop for, but giving them an unforgettable fishing trip is bound to be a hit. Every angler has a style of fishing...

April 25, 2022

How To Tie Offshore Fishing Knots

Tying strong knots is one of the most important parts of rigging lines to go fishing. When offshore fishing the stakes are even higher with big fish that are easily capable of breaking knots that have even the slightest weakness. To make sure you don’t lose a...

April 24, 2022

Young Anglers: Best Kids Fishing Poles

The first fishing experience I remember was with a stick, string, bobby pin, and broken Senko that I scavenged from the river bank and my grandparent's garage. While I spent hours harassing bass and sunfish only to have my bait ripped off, I was hooked....

April 24, 2022

Inshore vs. Nearshore Fishing: Which is Better?

Trying to pick between an inshore or nearshore fishing trip is difficult because they can be very similar or drastically different experiences. Both of these trips are popular because they offer opportunities to catch incredible fish while spend...

April 22, 2022

Texas Fall Fishing

Fall is one of the best times to go fishing in Texas because as the temperatures drop, the fish heat up. The second wave of freshwater action takes over inland fisheries, while anglers on the coast are tailing giant bull redfish. Off the coast, dominant fish are trading pla...