Aransas Pass Quacker Smacker

6 Hour | Duck | 1 - 8 People | Trip #3562

About Your Trip

Duck
For these duck hunts on the coastal bend with Captain Brian. You will climb aboard his airboat to be ferried back to one of Brians many well-maintained duck blinds that look over shallow back bays. You're morning will start early around 5:00-5:45 am so you and Captain Brian have enough time to get the decoys out, and set up in the blind before shooting light. You will hunt until around 11am or until you limit ... Read More

About Your Guide

Independent Guide
5 Years of Experience
US Veteran Veteran
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Brian
Brian's charter is a full-service outfitter. They are located in South Texas near Aransas Pass and Rockport and a short ferry ride from Port Aransas and maybe a 20-minute drive from Corpus Christi. Captain Brian likes to think they are smack dab in the middle of heaven! Captain Brian started professionally guiding right out of college 1991 in Gilchrist, Texas. He moved to the Coastal Bend in 1993, and began his guide service and taxidermy business.

Captain Brian also runs Cast and Blast trips when ... Read More

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
King Salmon over 50 pounds
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
crawfish
What’s your favorite band?
AC/DC
What’s your favorite movie?
Urban Cowboy
What’s your favorite sports team?
Texas Aggies
What’s your drink of choice?
Diet DP
What makes you different from other guides?
humor and patience
...Read More

Start Location

Aransas Pass Public Boat Ramp, Aransas Pass, TX, USA (this guide can be flexible with their start location)

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Airboat
Boat Length
20

Amenities and Information

Hunting Type

Duck

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Game Cleaning

This guide will clean your game for you.

Location

This trip has multiple pickup locations.

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Gear

You will need your own guns and gear.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Gun Rental

You will need your own guns.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Species

Black-Bellied Whistling Duck, Blue-Winged Teal, Bluebill, Bufflehead, Canvasback, Cinnamon Teal, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, Gadwall, Green-Winged Teal, Hooded Merganser, Mottled Duck, Northern Pintail, Northern Shoveler, Snow Goose, Specklebelly Goose, Wigeon

Techniques

Shotgun Hunting

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip
Weather appropriate gear (Dress for cold and wet!), your own shotgun and shells, waders and wading boots. Rods, reels, tackle, bait, duck blinds provided. Waders, wading boots, shotguns, shotgun shells can be provided for a fee.
Where to Buy a Hunting License
Find out more about licenses here.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping
We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy
The deposit for this trip is non-refundable (but if the weather is too bad to go out, you will still receive a refund).

Pricing Matrix

6 Hours
8 People
$2000
7 People
$1750
6 People
$1500
5 People
$1250
4 People
$1000
3 People
$750
2 People
$500
1 Person
$500

Pricing & Availability

To check pricing, please select a date, duration, group size and start time.

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Date

Have questions? Reach out and mention trip #3562

Reviews

Tyler

Verified Review Hunting

January 7

Brian did an amazing job. Hunt was smooth and had a great time. Will be back for sure!

Darrell

Verified Review Fishing

We had an excellent trip w/ Captain Brian. Fishing conditions were very challenging due to the wind. He was able to put us on a few keepers. Brian is an extremely knowledgeable guide and personable as well. We will definitely fish w/ him again.

Thomas

Verified Review Fishing

Captain Brian did an amazing job. We caught the heck out of some trout. Sadly it just wasn’t our day for redfish or black drum. He did a great job at helping our kids learn how to bay fish which is different from bass fishing. He was patient with everyone ...Read More

First Time Booking with Us?

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We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.
Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!
In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a full refund. Your safety is our top concern.
Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.
Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!