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...
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...
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,...
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.
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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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Offshore fishing targets some of the largest, most elusive, and unique fish species in the world. By heading miles from shore and fishing deep open water, only the most extreme fish can survive. The most popular offshore species are usually sought after for...
Using live bait is one of the most effective ways to catch fish. Whether you’re drifting offshore oil platforms or bobber fishing at the lake, offering fish the real deal is always bound to get a bite, even on a slow day. However, live bait only works if you have it...
Booking a fishing trip is a great way to spend some time on the water and get in on the action. If you haven’t been on many guided fishing trips, it’s hard to know if the price is reasonable or what you should even expect to spend. To help you...
The Gulf of Mexico is the best and most popular red snapper fishery in the U.S., if not the world. With the federal red snapper season dates just announced, it’s time to lock in the dat...
More than 40 species of flying fish, ranging from six to 20 inches long, can be found skittering or gliding across scintillating oceans around the world. While these fish usually fall prey to swift predators from above and below the water's surface, they’re also capab...
Finding quality outdoors content for your commute or down time can eat into what little time you have, so finding the right shows is important. Experts provide useful insights into fishing and the outdoors as a whole with years of experience doing what they...
Idioms are created through a gradual process in which metaphors go from being thought provoking, to unanimously understood phrases in common speech. Luckily, over the years, dozens of idioms revolving around fish have been created and are the perfect way to entertain y...
Live bait is the oldest and most reliable bait because you're offering fish what they naturally eat. Setting up to fish with live bait is fairly simple, but if it's not done right, you might be feeding fish and not catching them. Here are the most popular ways to fish wi...
