Many professional bass fishing circuits visit Texas yearly, and for good reason. The familiar Texan saying, “everything is bigger in Texas,” is undeniable concerning bass fishing. However, not every lake in Texas is worth spending time fishing. We’ve rounded up several of the best bass fishing loca...
Speckled sea trout are a popular game fish known for their aggressive bite and delicious meat. As one of the most prolific inshore species on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, anglers use the common assortment of fishing techniques to target them. During my conversation with [Captain Mitch](https://capt...
To the uninformed, the mullet run sounds like a race full of people rocking unconventional haircuts, which in retrospect, isn’t too far off. In this case, mullet are a saltwater bait fish that inhabits and migrates along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts from the end of August to November. Mullet live in...
One of the best things you can practice on the water is safety, but in this case, it's safety for the fish. If you plan to practice catch and release here are the things you need to know to make sure you don't harm the fish.
Nets are an essential p...
The northern pike is a species of freshwater carnivorous fish common in cool water. Pike are popular gamefish and are also known as great northern pike, northern, (in the U.S. Upper Midwest) and jackfish. The northern pike gets its name because of the long and sharp resemblance they share with the p...
What’s better than working in an office with a team of people who love the outdoors? Getting out on the water with them and seeing what our damn good guides can do! Instead of another happy hour or networking event, a few of us here at Captain Experiences paid Jackie a visit out on Lake Buchanan to...
Each fall, many of the bays along the Gulf Coast offer the opportunity for anglers to get in on some fast angling action by fishing under the birds. When the weather starts to turn a bit cooler, thousands of shrimp start to migrate out of the shallow marshes and towards the deeper waters of the Gulf...
A while back I got the chance to talk all things redfish with Captain Alan in Rockport, Texas. He shared a ton of the insight he has gained over the years targeting redfish on the Texas Coast. Our conversation was a blast...
A while back I got the chance to talk all things redfish with Captain Alan in Rockport, Texas. He shared a ton of the insight he has gained over the years targeting redfish on the Texas Coast. Our conversation was a blast...
Red snapper is one of the most highly sought-after game fish in the Gulf of Mexico, and for good reason - they’re a blast to catch and delicious to eat (and they look awesome in pictures). Red snapper can be found...
Saltwater anglers who dedicate their time chasing inshore species generally utilize waders, a skiff, or the bank to wet a line. Each approach has unique advantages that make them more effective in the right circumstances and are challenging when conditions are less than ideal. For many anglers, the...
Shark fishing is a unique opportunity to catch huge toothy apex predators. Sharks are as tough as they look and will fight all the way to the boat. Sharks are some of the oldest animals on earth, and their ability to survive makes them difficult to catch. Florida has an abundance...
Texas has two borders along its coastline. Louisiana shares a border with Texas on the northeast end of the Texas coast. The southwest end of the Texas coast shares a border with Mexico. The Texas-Louisiana border runs down the middle of Sabine Lake, a relatively deep saltwater bay system typical of...
Fishing reels are an integral part of an effective fishing setup. Whether fishing for pelagic species in deep offshore waters or plucking bluegill out of a creek, the reel allows anglers to target and land fish with precision. The four main styles of fishing reels are spinning re...
Snook are one of the few fish that can be found on almost every angler’s bucket list. Florida is home to an incredible population of snook on both the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. With an overwhelming amount of freshwater dumping into the ocean along both of Florida’s...
Redfish or red drum can be found in the inshore waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico where they have become one of the most popular game fish. These beautiful fish generally have gold to red streamlined bodies with a distinct black spot on their tail but mult...
The majority of big game fish anglers pursue are predatory in nature. In the simplest terms, these fish eat other fish, and quite often, any small animal that fits in their mouth. While conducting numerous guide interviews, the message “big fish are lazy” was brought to my a...
If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding outdoor activity, fly fishing is just what you're looking for. This sport has been around for centuries, and there's a reason why it's still so popular today. [Captain Ryan](https://captainexperiences.com/trip...
Striped bass are streamlined fish with a silvery-white body that is marked with longitudinal stripes that start at their gills and run to the base of their tail. As an anadromous fish, striped bass can live in freshwater or saltwater similar to rainbow trout, which are c...
If you are looking to book a trip to one of the major coastal fishing destinations in Texas, then two locations that should be at the top of your list include Galveston and Port Aransas. Both Port Aransas, or “Port A” as it is known to regular visitors, and Galveston have a lot in common.
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For inshore anglers along much of the gulf coast, there are two prized game fish that stand out from the rest of the saltwater bay species. Both redfish and speckled trout hold a special place in the hearts of those who walk the flats or drift the shorelines from dawn to dusk. Other fish, such as fl...
If you are new to fishing, then light tackle is the perfect place to start. This type of fishing uses lighter rods and reels which are ideal for most freshwater and inshore saltwater fishing applications. To make sure you get started on the right foot, here's a guide on what to consider when piecing...
Guarantees are few and far between when you head out on the water, let alone miles offshore. All fish species can be fickle and disregard your bait for a variety of reasons, from the wrong presentation to poor visibility. Guides and captains know what works in their area well, but they come prepared...
Labor Day Weekend falls perfectly between summer and fall which is often when the first signs of cooler weather show up. Regardless of the water or fish you want to target, these seasonal changes bring on the bite. To help you pick the perfect trip, here’s our top...
