Bow to Stern Fishing Tours

Houston, Texas
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Redfish Fishing in Baytown, Texas

About Your Guide

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David Rappelet

Independent Guide 14 years of exp.
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Adventurous
Quantity
Beginner Oriented
Captain David comes from a long line of fishermen. Born and raised fishing Louisiana waters, Captain David became a full time fisherman to share his experience with others to share the enjoyment of the fishing. David also uses his expertise in the area to guide duck hunts in the winter months.

Just south of Houston these days, Captain David knows the waters of the Galveston Bay Complex surrounding Baytown, Texas like the back of his hand. His trips are immediately accessible just south of Houston, and he looks forward to showing you around his home waters!

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide David Rappelet

David Rappelet

Independent Guide 14 years of exp.
Captain David comes from a long line of fishermen. Born and raised fishing Louisiana waters, Captain David became a full time fisherman to share his experience with others to share the enjoyment of the fishing. David also uses his expertise in the area to guide duck hunts in the winter months.

Just south of Houston these days, Captain David knows the waters of the Galveston Bay Complex surrounding Baytown, Texas like the back of his hand. His trips are immediately accessible just south of Houston, and he looks forward to showing you around his home waters!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
50inch red 48lb black drum
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Crawfish or bbq
Whats your favorite band?
Craig Morgan
How did you get started guiding?
It's a long story. But started when I was in high school.
What makes you different from other guides?
My adaptability to each groups personality, and the ability to continuously put people on fish all year long.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
50inch red 48lb black drum
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Crawfish or bbq
Whats your favorite band?
Craig Morgan
How did you get started guiding?
It's a long story. But started when I was in high school.
What makes you different from other guides?
My adaptability to each groups personality, and the ability to continuously put people on fish all year long.
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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Baytown

Baytown Slam

80% (5) Guided by David
24 ft 1 - 8 People From $400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Baytown

Full Day Baytown Slam

80% (5) Guided by David
24 ft 1 - 8 People From $700
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Duck, Goose Fishing, Hunting Charter in Baytown

Baytown Hook And Shoot

80% (5) Guided by David
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $280
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Baytown

Ultimate Fishing Getaway

80% (5) Guided by David
24 ft 1 - 8 People From $1,450
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Duck, Goose Hunting Trip in Baytown

Baytown Duck Special

80% (5) Guided by David
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $100

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Recent Reviews of Bow to Stern Fishing Tours

4.2
based on 5 reviews

Dana

Verified Review

3 hunters, 6 shots fired at 1 duck that was way too far. Guide couldn’t put us within range to shoot, water was so low that I measured 90 yards from cover to waters edge in one spot, I have never been on a paid hunt where I never even fired a round. Guide stated had he known water was so low he would have cancelled the hunt. He did cancel the hunt he had...

Dana

Verified Review

3 hunters, 6 shots fired at 1 duck that was way too far. Guide couldn’t put us within range to shoot, water was so low that I measured 90 yards from cover to waters edge in one spot, I have never been on a paid hunt where I never even fired a round. Guide stated had he known water was so low he would have cancelled the hunt. He did cancel the hunt he had scheduled the following day. We should have been givin a makeup hunt.
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Response from Captain Experiences:
Hi Dana, Thank you for this feedback. We've reached out to get a bit more detail on how we can improve in the future and to offer you a discount towards a future hunting trip!

Response from Captain Experiences:

Hi Dana, Thank you for this feedback. We've reached out to get a bit more detail on how we can improve in the future and to offer you a discount towards a future hunting trip!
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Joe

Verified Review

Dave took my 8 year old son and I out and we had a great time! He did a good job putting us on some ducks despite less than ideal conditions and even less than ideal shooting by me! Already looking forward to getting back out with him later in the season. See you soon, Dave!
-Joe D.

Joe

Verified Review

Dave took my 8 year old son and I out and we had a great time! He did a good job putting us on some ducks despite less than ideal conditions and even less than ideal shooting by me! Already looking forward to getting back out with him later in the season. See you soon, Dave!
-Joe D.
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Kevin

Verified Review

I had an absolutely great experience on this trip! Dave went to great lengths to prepare for the trip and make it as smooth and enjoyable as possible. He is a very experienced hunter and got me on a bunch of great shots. He’s got a great boat and access to a bunch of secluded spots. Despite hot weather during early season, we still bagged a few ducks and Dave cleaned...

Kevin

Verified Review

I had an absolutely great experience on this trip! Dave went to great lengths to prepare for the trip and make it as smooth and enjoyable as possible. He is a very experienced hunter and got me on a bunch of great shots. He’s got a great boat and access to a bunch of secluded spots. Despite hot weather during early season, we still bagged a few ducks and Dave cleaned them for me at the boat launch. Highly recommend!
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Teresa

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We had the best time with Captain David! He was so nice and fun to fish with. I had never saltwater fished and he was very patient with me. She showed me how to bait the hook and did it for me until I was comfortable doing it myself. No judgement. He was an all around good guy! Took us to several spots and put us in fish every spot....

Teresa

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We had the best time with Captain David! He was so nice and fun to fish with. I had never saltwater fished and he was very patient with me. She showed me how to bait the hook and did it for me until I was comfortable doing it myself. No judgement. He was an all around good guy! Took us to several spots and put us in fish every spot. We caught black drum, croakers and red drum. He took me to his Hail Mary spot ( shhh it’s a secret). And I caught a 15 pound Red Drum. He helped me step by step land it into the boat. It was so much fun and he was as excited as I was. We saw a mama and her baby dolphin and he took me as close as he could to them so I could get some pictures because he knew I was excited to see them. On the way back to the pier he told us some history and info about the things we were seeing. I will definitely book with Captain David next time we go down there.
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Terry

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Captain David was great. The weather and the tide was working hard against us and he worked harder to put us on fish. Great trip with a quality guide, I will be back.

Terry

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Captain David was great. The weather and the tide was working hard against us and he worked harder to put us on fish. Great trip with a quality guide, I will be back.
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Amberjack
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Black Drum
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Black-Bellied Whistling Duck
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Great
Good
Blacktip Shark
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Blue-Winged Teal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Good
Florida Pompano
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Flounder
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Gadwall
Good
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Good
Green-Winged Teal
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Great
Great
Good
Good
Ladyfish
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Mallard
Great
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Great
Great
Northern Pintail
Great
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Great
Great
Northern Shoveler
Good
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Good
Redfish
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Sheepshead
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Spanish Mackerel
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Speckled Trout
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Wigeon
Good
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Good
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Decoy Hunting
Drift Fishing
Fly Fishing
Hunting from a Blind
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Shotgun Hunting
Sight Casting
Topwater Fishing
Wading

Types of Trip

Duck
Flats
Goose
Inshore
Nearshore

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