May 10, 2023

The History of Fly Fishing

The origins of fly fishing can be traced back to ancient times, with evidence suggesting that the practice of mimicking a fly on the water began in various civilizations such as ancient Greece or Rome. It wasn’t until 16th century England that rods were developed lon...

January 19, 2023

Texas has a wide range of fishing opportunities. Everything from largemouth bass to tarpon to rainbow trout can be caught across the Lone Star State. Captain Kevin McConnell has been fishing from one end of Texas to the other for more than 30 years. With decades of fishing experience as both a recre...

May 23, 2022

Lakes are a great place to fish for trout because they contain a variety of habitats and food sources that allows these fish to thrive. Trout can be found in dramatically different parts of the lake from the shallow ledges in the spring and fall, to the deep cool holes in the summer. With clear slow...

May 18, 2022

Trout Fishing in a River

Fishing for trout can be very rewarding when the bite is good but knowing the basics goes a long way. The best methods for catching trout in a river include using the right, lures, locations, and techniques. Rivers are one of the best places to catch trout, as they te...

May 9, 2022

Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout Compared

The popularity of rainbow trout and widespread stocking efforts across the United States, create lakes, rivers, and streams where they overlap with cutthroat trout. These fish can look fairly similar which makes them difficult to tell apart. To make matter...

April 4, 2022

5 Tastiest Freshwater Fish to Eat

Fishing is one of the most popular activities in the U.S. and is a great way to get some of the best meat in the world. Here are five of the best fish to eat that you can catch on your next trip to the nearest river or lake.

Walleye

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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...

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...

May 25, 2020

Check out this recap of our talk with TJ and Cody Ryan Greaney of The Outdoor Zone on 104.9 The Horn, Austin's #1 Sports Radio. We cover the story behind Captain Experiences and some of great Texas fishing trips!

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