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...
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...
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...
“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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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Weekly fishing reports straight from the cameras and eyes of local guides in New Orleans. It doesn'...
We love to hear about fish and game officers busting violators and protecting the natural resources that are critical to outdoor recreation. Here are some quick stories of Texas Game Wardens and their efforts to protect our environment.
The challenge of catching fish usually becomes easier as an angler gains experience, but some fish are elusive regardless. At some point, anglers discover fish that are difficult to catch but worth pursuing because of intrigue or achievement.
These fish are commo...
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Lake Fork has been a prominent bass fishing lake for both recreational and professional anglers for decades. The Bassmasters Elite series frequently holds tournaments on Lake Fork and huge largemouth bass always show up at the weigh ins. Located an hour and a half east of Dallas on...
Destin is a world class fishery and one of the top vacation destinations in the United States. Whether you are going fishing on vacation or for vacation, it’s good to know what's biting so you can book the [best Destin fishing charter experience](https://captainexperiences.com/locations/florida/dest...
When you think about the best places to catch rainbow trout Texas probably doesn’t make the list. Texas is famous for exceptional bass fishing on lakes and rivers across the state but there also happens to be plenty o...
At the end of a fishing trip when you get back to the dock, it’s your turn to take care of the fine fishing folks who took care of you. Tipping for a fishing trip carries the same general rule as tipping your waiter with 10-20% being common practice. It’s a g...
Captain Trey of Santa Rosa Beach has had a pretty busy year already, driving cross country to pick up a new boat and helping his wife get her own captain's license. Luckily, we were able to find some time to talk so we could find out more about him and Santa Rosa Beach fishing.
There are at least 14 major rivers that flow through Texas creating some of the best spots for fishing, paddling, and just hanging out. The rivers that connect have been grouped together and listed in order from north to south using their northernmost point in the state...
Driving through the northern states during a cold winter day will take you past frozen lakes sprinkled with people and ice shacks. No, they’re not camping, they’re ice fishing. Ice fishing is simply fishing through holes drilled into the ice with an auger...
