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About Your Trip

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

If you're looking to hunt down a trophy Largemouth and take your electronics game to another level, this is the trip for you!

Join professional tournament angler Captain Tyler for a full 8-hour day built around targeting big Largemouth Bass using modern forward-facing sonar techniques. Rather than simply looking for numbers, the focus here is finding the quality fish that serious bass anglers dream about.

Captain Tyler will select from productive DFW-area lakes based on current conditions and where he believes you'll have the best opportunity to find big fish. You'll learn how to use forward-facing sonar to locate, track, and ultimately trigger Bass in real time, with an emphasis on offshore structure, suspended fish, and advanced seasonal patterns.

This is also an opportunity to learn how a successful tournament angler approaches the water. Captain Tyler can walk you through interpreting electronics, bait selection, boat positioning, reading fish behavior, making adjustments, and knowing when it's time to leave one fish or area in search of a better opportunity.

Captain Tyler has competed on fisheries across the country, collecting numerous top finishes and earning Angler of the Year honors while competing against some of the sport's best fishermen. This trip gives you the chance to tap directly into that experience while spending a full day applying those lessons on the water.

You'll fish from a fully rigged 20' Phoenix bass boat powered by a 250HP Mercury and loaded with the modern electronics needed for this style of fishing. Rods, reels, tackle, lures, water, and ice are included.

Come prepared to fish hard, learn a ton, and spend the day hunting for the kind of Largemouth that can make a single bite worth the wait!

Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Languages

English

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	8 hours
1 Person	$750.00
2 People	$750.00
3 People	$750.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Tyler M.

Independent Guide

Quality

Adventurous

Beginner Oriented

Instructional

Laid-back

Talkative

About Your Guide

Tyler M.

Independent Guide

Captain Tyler is a professional tournament Bass angler who brings years of competitive fishing experience directly to his guided trips around North Texas.

Originally from Northern California, Captain Tyler went on to fish collegiately at Auburn University before continuing to build his career in competitive Bass fishing. He's since competed on fisheries across the country, earning numerous top finishes while testing his skills against some of the best anglers in the sport.

Most recently, Captain Tyler's success on the tournament trail earned him Angler of the Year honors in 2025. That competitive background has taught him how to quickly break down unfamiliar water, recognize changing patterns, understand fish behavior, and make the constant adjustments required to consistently find Bass.

Today, he enjoys sharing that knowledge with anglers around the Dallas-Fort Worth area. His trips can be as straightforward or technical as you'd like. Beginners can learn the fundamentals of Bass fishing, while experienced anglers can dive into advanced topics like seasonal movements, lure selection, offshore fishing, tournament strategy, and modern forward-facing sonar.

Captain Tyler is also passionate about introducing younger anglers to the sport. From helping a kid catch their first Bass to coaching high school tournament fishermen, he enjoys giving the next generation the knowledge and confidence they need to keep progressing.

Whether you're chasing your first Largemouth, hunting for a trophy, preparing for a tournament, or looking to better understand your electronics, Captain Tyler looks forward to sharing what he's learned and helping you become a better angler along the way.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

The biggest bass I’ve caught is a 9.5lb bass from the California Delta

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Seafood boil!

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

The biggest bass I’ve caught is a 9.5lb bass from the California Delta

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Seafood boil!

What’s your favorite sports team?

San Francisco Giants

What’s your drink of choice?

Ice Tea

What was your last halloween costume?

Woody from Toy Story

What makes you different from other guides?

What makes me different than other guides is my experience fishing across the country growing up on the west coast then transitioning to Auburn University in Alabama and then here to Texas I have fished almost everywhere and use many techniques here in Texas!

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Grand Prairie, Texas

Areas Fished

Joe Pool Lake

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Trophy Bass & Forward-Facing Sonar

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Phoenix
Year Built: 2022
Boat Length: 20'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Phoenix
Year Built: 2022
Boat Length: 20'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 250
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live bait well

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Languages

English

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

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%).

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 1 review

Monte

Verified Review

October 9

Tyler was an excellent!

Monte

Verified Review

October 9

Tyler was an excellent!

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Trip: DFW Bass Fishing

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Captain Experiences is home to thousands of quality, vetted fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code 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 event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.