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About Your Trip

Hunting Type

Duck

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Experience the thrill of decoying ducks on the lower Laguna Madre and backwater estuary of South Padre Island, Texas. A world class destination for duck hunting, renowned for its diverse and abundant waterfowl population. Guided hunts are perfect for all hunters, young and old, experienced or beginner. With Captain Zach’s expert guidance, you’ll have the opportunity to improve your hunting skills. South Texas has an abundance of various species of ducks that spend the winter months on the shallow waters of the Laguna Madre, making this estuary a hot spot for waterfowl hunters. The most popular diving duck, the Redhead. 90% of all wintering Redhead ducks whose flock can run into the tens of thousands make their home in south Texas. Whether it’s Teal, Pintail, Bluebill, Mexican Mallard, Shoveler, Widgeon, Gadwall, and Mexican Whistler, you will have a mind-blowing adventure shooting multiple species of ducks with Captain Zach.

The morning will start early, with a ride in a comfortable 25-foot Shallow Water X3 Bay Boat. After the decoys are set in place you are going to enjoy calling in multiple species of ducks in comfortable, permanent blinds.

Quote From Capt. Zach: “There’s nothing better than shooting, beautiful ducks in full winter plumage, decoying into the spread. You think your wife has a hard time picking out a dress to wear to dinner, you are going to have a harder time deciding which ducks you want to take home to put on the wall!”

Amenities

Hunting Type

Duck

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Lodging

Lodging is included for an additional fee.

Waders

Wader rentals are available.

Gun Rental

Gun rentals are available.

Game Cleaning

This guide will clean your game for you.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Gear

You will need your own guns and gear.

Beer

No beer allowed.

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Pricing Matrix

	5 Hours
1 Person	$500.00
2 People	$500.00
3 People	$500.00
4 People	$550.00
5 People	$650.00
6 People	$650.00
7 People (Second Boat)	$1,100.00
8 People (Second Boat)	$1,100.00
9 People (Second Boat)	$1,300.00
10 People (Second Boat)	$1,300.00
11 People (Second Boat)	$1,300.00
12 People (Second Boat)	$1,300.00

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

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About Your Guide

Zach D.

Independent Guide

Veteran

Talkative

Intense

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

About Your Guide

Zach D.

Independent Guide

Captain Zach is a Veteran of the Marine Corps and a licensed Coast Guard with a (20 ton) master. With over 25 years of experienced guiding, Captain Zach’s fishing and hunting trips have taken him across Northern Minnesota, all the Great Lakes, Canada, California, North & South Dakota, Nebraska, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and Alaska’s inside passage.

Captain Zach came to South Texas as a professional Quail guide on the prestigious King Ranch, working with bird dogs. Captain Zach is committed to delivering top-notch hunting skills and experiences in South Texas.

In 2017 Captain Zach founded his own guide service on Baffin Bay Riviera, Texas. Guiding fishing and hunting trips, along with Commercial fishing.

As a Marine Corps Veteran, Captain Zach instills the values of dedication, precision, and excellence into his business. You can trust that your adventure will be led with the utmost professionalism and commitment to providing a high-quality experience.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

250 pd halibut

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

Fish or steak

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

250 pd halibut

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

Fish or steak

What’s your favorite band?

Toby Keith

What’s your favorite movie?

Lone survivor

What’s your drink of choice?

Colors light

What was your last halloween costume?

None

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Hunting gear

How did you get started guiding?

My dad

What makes you different from other guides?

Ambition

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Port Isabel, Texas

Areas Hunted

South Padre Island

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Early season teal South Padre Island

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Shallow sport x3
Year Built: 2017
Boat Length: 26'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Shallow sport x3
Year Built: 2017
Boat Length: 26'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: State of the yard electronics, dual power poles, casting platforms in the front of the boat. The boat is smooth and dry riding and I have an outstanding light system on it for early-morning runs.

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Trip Details & Amenities

Hunting Type

Duck

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Lodging

Lodging is included for an additional fee.

Waders

Wader rentals are available.

Gun Rental

Gun rentals are available.

Game Cleaning

This guide will clean your game for you.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Gear

You will need your own guns and gear.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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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).
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Techniques

Shotgun Hunting
Calling
Hunting from a Blind
Decoy Hunting

Everything Else to Know

I can provide shotguns and ammo at cost ice and drinks are included and I guarantee we will have a good time

You'll need to buy a hunting 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

Dallas

Verified Review

November 4

Me and my family went out with captain Zach and had an awesome day. Weather wasn’t in our favour but made the best of it and landed some fish! Captain Zach was very helpful, runs good fishing gear and has a beautiful boat. Will be booking our next trip with him when we’re back in south Padre for a family vacation!

Dallas

Verified Review

November 4

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Trip: South Padre Island fishing 4 hrs

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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.