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About Your Trip

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate

Weather

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

Captain John's 7:30 a.m. trophy trip is 4 hours and targets Striper, Hybrid Striper, and White Bass. All bait and tackle are provided. Just bring your own food, snacks, drinks, fishing license, and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions, and we are ready to go! Please bring a life vest for your children. Captain John may not have one that fits your child. Adult life vests are provided. Let's catch some trophy Stripers!

About Your Trip

Captain John's 7:30 a.m. trophy trip is 4 hours and targets Striper, Hybrid Striper, and White Bass. All bait and tackle are provided. Just bring your own food, snacks, drinks, fishing license, and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions, and we are ready to go!

Please bring a life vest for your children. Captain John may not have one that fits your child. Adult life vests are provided.

Let's catch some trophy Stripers!

Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 10 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours
1 Person	$500.00
2 People	$500.00
3 People	$500.00
4 People	$500.00
5 People	$625.00
6 People	$750.00

Pay 25% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

John Y.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Hands-off

Beginner Oriented

Quality

Adventurous

Captain John is one of the most respected captains on Lake Buchanan and the surrounding Highland Lakes. Capt. John is a full-time guide with almost 30 years of guiding experience. He holds a Master License from the U.S.C.G. with professional experience operating fishing vessels up to 92’ in length. To describe his passion for fishing as obsessed, would be an understatement. From the Tongue of the Ocean to the lake he calls home, there isn’t...

About Your Guide

John Y.

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Blue Marlin that weighed in at 762 lbs!

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

Pizza

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Blue Marlin that weighed in at 762 lbs!

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

Pizza

Whats your favorite band?

AC/DC

Whats your favorite movie?

Happy Gilmore

Whats your favorite sports team?

Don’t have one!

Whats your drink of choice?

Coca-Cola

What was your last halloween costume?

Ron Burgundy

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Peace & Prosperity

How did you get started guiding?

I have always fished. People began asking me to take them fishing & that was it.

What makes you different from other guides?

I always get really excited when other people catch fish.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Tow, Texas

Areas Fished

Lake Buchanan

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Captain John’s Morning Trip

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Sea Ray Laguna
Year Built: 1990
Boat Length: 24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Sea Ray Laguna
Year Built: 1990
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Honda
Total Horsepower: 130
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Engine’s were rebuilt in 2022!

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 10 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

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

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling
Topwater Fishing

Everything Else to Know

All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use 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 10 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 10 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

Collin

Verified Review

November 2

We had an awesome trip with Captain John! He was an absolute pro and knew where to take us to find the schools. Even with less-than-perfect conditions, John put us right on top of the action. We caught a huge variety — stripers, white bass, drum, and some catfish! All six of us landed several fish and had a fantastic time out on the water. John filleted our catch at the dock, and we made...

Collin

Verified Review

November 2

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Captain Experiences is home to 1,600+ quality, vetted fishing and hunting 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, bait, 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.