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March 21, 2022

Weekly fishing reports straight from the cameras and eyes of local captains and guides in Bolivia. It doesn't get better than that.

Our Bolivia fishing guides constantly update us with the most current and thorough Bolivia fishing reports. See below for fishing reports from recent Bolivia fishing...

March 21, 2022

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Weekly fishing reports straight from the cameras and eyes of local captains and guides in savannah. It d...

March 21, 2022

Seasonal Fishing in Texas

Texas is a vast state that experiences all four seasons with dramatic fluctuations in temperature and water. Fish are naturally very in tune with their environment and these seasonal swings in weather drive fish behavior from spawning to migration. Texas also has abu...

March 18, 2022

What is a Goliath Grouper?

The goliath grouper is the largest grouper species and in the Atlantic Ocean can be found from Florida to Brazil. This titanic fish can grow over eight feet long and weigh up to 800 pounds, but surprisingly, these monster fish generally live in less than 150 feet of...

March 17, 2022

Spring Fishing

Spring might be the best time to hit the water with mild weather and some of the biggest action of the year. As the water temperatures begin to rise the fish get fired up and start feeding. For many anglers spring marks the beginning of the fishing season and with so many grea...

March 16, 2022

What is Conservation?

The definition of conservation is the preservation, protection, and management of natural resources. Aldo Leopold was an author, ecologist, forester, and philosopher who founded wildlife science. Leopold had many titles attributed to him the most important of which may b...

March 14, 2022

Keeping Fish

Fishing began as a way for people to procure food but for most people living a modern life, it has become a sport or hobby. The change resulted in a split industry consisting of commercial fishing and recreational fishing. When everyone was fishing for food big fish were sought a...

March 10, 2022

What’s a Triggerfish?

Triggerfish are oval-shaped fish with large heads, small mouths, small eyes, buck teeth, and three dorsal spines that give this fish its name. The first two spines work together to create a unique locking mechanism that is used to hide from potential threats. When these...

March 8, 2022

After thanking Jason and the crew, feasting on a delicious Indian dinner in Dar, and treating ourselves to a rowdy night in Dar at Crafty Dee’s (one of Doug’s favorite stops), we wake up and fly from Dar to Arusha hoping to uncover rare Kili trout. We are heading to be among the first pe...

March 8, 2022

Dar es Salaam from the air is unlike any major city you have seen. It is a city of over 6 million people, yet most buildings are not more than 2-3 stories, and many people still have farms in their backyards in the city proper. Most transportation is on foot or via small, motorized ricks...

March 8, 2022

Setting the Tigerfish Park Record

With no idea what the new day will hold we head to a new section of the river, this one much more traditional - sandy banks, wide river, and grassy knolls overlooking prime fishing spots. This pool is much bigger and shallower - it is about a mile long and 50...

March 8, 2022

Is Landing a Tigerfish Hard?

That’s an understatement - there’s no past experience that can prepare you for a big tiger on the line.

The first challenge you’ll face is just getting to the tigers. A trip around the world is no trip to your backyard pond.

The second challenge...

March 8, 2022

“The first thing you’ll want to worry about are the crocodiles - they can lunge about 2 meters out of the water and will chase your fish in when you’re on. You also want to make sure you don’t get between a hippo and the water; they’ll steamroll you. Watch out for any bull elephant and d...

February 28, 2022

Fishing Slams

Anglers who love to challenge themselves will thoroughly enjoy fishing slams. Fishing slams are pretty straightforward, catch a certain number of fish in a set amount of time, in theory, it’s just that easy. When it comes to the slams themselves there are official IGFA Slams and...

February 25, 2022

Going Fishing

While most of our guides here at Captain Experiences will provide everything you need for a great day on the water, you might be curious to know what they’re bringing so you can be ready for your next solo adventure.

When you’re going fishing, one of the most important things...

February 21, 2022

Trout of North America

Trout fishing is one of the most popular types of fishing in the U.S. but with so many species it's hard to know the difference. Some trout are char and some trout are hybrids and the difference between them isn’t always clear. We have created a quick breakdown of all t...

February 20, 2022

Fishing Coastal Louisiana

The southernmost parts of Louisiana where the land melts into the Gulf are well known for exceptional fishing. Anglers’ dreams are made of bull redfish in marshy backwaters and yellowfin tuna schooling near the oil rigs. Every year anglers flock to the Louisiana Coas...

February 17, 2022

Snapper Fishing

Red snapper are one of the most popular fish in the Gulf of Mexico but state and federal seasons restrict where and when you can catch them. Fortunately, there are places with better access and longer seasons that can keep you on the water for the majority of the year. Once e...

February 16, 2022

The Best Spring Break Fishing Destinations

Whether you’re heading off for a beach vacation with friends or family, spending a day on the water is a great way to kick back and make memories. Many of the most popular spring break destinations also happen to have top notch fishing that gets over...

February 11, 2022

The First Topwater Lures

The topwater popper is one of the most universally accepted artificial lures ever created catching fish in every type of water across the country. The origin of this lure is not clear because lures in various styles were handmade and used by anglers for hundreds of ye...

February 9, 2022

Flounder, Halibut, & Fluke What’s the Difference?

Some of the delicious and widely distributed fish in the United States are the flounder, fluke, and halibut. At a glance, these fish looks very similar sharing many of the same unique features like having both eyes on one side of the body and...

February 8, 2022

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Weekly fishing reports straight from the cameras and eyes of local guides in New Orleans. It doesn'...