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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours
3 People	$577.50
2 People	$522.50
1 Person	$522.50

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About Your Trip

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Weather

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

About Your Trip

This listing is for trips departing in the AFTERNOON only. (If you wish to fish in the morning, go back and select the AM trip option)

Trips on Lake Travis will depart out of Cody Park in Lago Vista. For an additional $50 charge to cover my extra time and fuel I also offer pick ups from private docks between Mile Markers 10-37, I also offer pick ups from the fuel dock at Rough Hollow Marina. If you would like to be picked up other than my normal meeting location at Cody Park please message me after booking.

I can fit up to three anglers per trip. If you have a larger group please message me as I have two other licensed guides I work with and would be happy to help you arrange additional boats.

Trips target Largemouth Bass. Guadalupe Bass, White Bass, Freshwater Drum, Catfish and Crappie are also common bycatch. We will be fishing with artificial lures. I offer both spinning and baitcasting combos, I can accomodate any skill level angler.

All rods, reels, tackle, etc is provided. The only thing you must provide is a valid fishing license for any angler over the age of 16. (Upon booking you will receive a confirmation email including instructions on how to obtain a fishing license. It's extremely easy, you can pick one up from any sporting goods store or online via your phone in about 10 minutes.) Bottled water on ice is also provided.

Children ages 5 and up are more than welcome! Please let me know if a child will be in your party and I will make sure to have an appropriate sized life jacket for them.

Catch and release is encouraged, but clients are welcome to keep their catch within legal limits. I do have a personal policy that any trophy sized largemouth bass be released.

I also offer a PM half day trip (4 hours) in the afternoon at 1PM.

Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

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

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

No live bait is provided with the price of this trip.

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About Your Guide

Captain Tyler

Independent Guide 8 yrs of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quantity

About Your Guide

Captain Tyler

Independent Guide 8 yrs of exp.

Capt. Tyler offers all inclusive guided fishing trips in the Austin area. In business since 2017, Capt. Tyler is a full time guide and tournament angler and spends 250+ days annually on the water. Trips are offered on Lake Travis and Walter E. Long Lake (aka Lake Decker). This is a premium fishing charter offering trips from a new fully loaded Phoenix 921 elite with a Mercury 300R, provides high end Shimano and Dobyn's rods combos and delivers an unparalleled level of professionalism and service.

About Capt. Tyler:
I grew up in Southern California and caught the fishing addiction at a young age. I spent every summer hanging out at the docks where my grandpa kept his sailboat, bumming rides to the local lakes whenever I could, and fishing for anything and everything I could catch. I grew up doing a lot of saltwater fishing too, but bass fishing, in particular competitive tournament fishing is my passion. I moved to Texas in 2010 to attend Baylor University, where I eventually became their collegiate bass fishing team's president. After graduating college I moved to Austin for a job in real estate, but soon realized being outdoors makes me a lot happier than sitting behind a computer. What began as a part time gig turned into a full time career with the support of my wonderful wife. Unlike a lot of the other guides in this area I do this full time and spend over 250 days a year on the water.

Fishing is my passion and I love sharing that with my clients. Something you'll find unique about my approach to guiding is that it's very educational. Not only will I put you on fish I will also teach you things like how to locate fish, why we are fishing certain areas, why we are throwing particular baits, how weather and lake conditions affect the bass etc. etc. I even offer a special trip I call my Coaching Trips, these trips are all about education and less about running my honey holes. If you're looking to learn message me for more information about this type of trip.

I pride myself on offering a premium fishing trip and creating a memorable and fun experience for my clients. Simply put, my business model focuses on turning you into a repeat customer. The way I see if, if I make sure you have an awesome time you'll want to come back again... it's a win win! I am also very personable and easy to talk to and get along with. If you've fished with enough charters you know that every once and a while you get stuck with some salty ol' captain who isn't overly friendly, doesn't talk much, or barks orders at you. That's not me, I'll keep you chatting and laughing the whole trip, all while keeping you on the fish. I'm great with kids too, if you've got youngin's over 5 years old, bring them along and let's introduce them to the sport of fishing!

I would love to be the guide to get you out on the water!

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Ten a half pounds! (for largemouth bass) The biggest fish I've ever caught was a 160 pound Marlin down in Mexico.

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

A smoked brisket... I love me some Texas BBQ

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Ten a half pounds! (for largemouth bass) The biggest fish I've ever caught was a 160 pound Marlin down in Mexico.

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

A smoked brisket... I love me some Texas BBQ

What’s your favorite band?

The Turnpike Troubadors and Rebelution

What’s your favorite movie?

Caddyshack

What’s your favorite sports team?

San Diego Padres

What’s your drink of choice?

Sweet Tea

What was your last halloween costume?

My wife forced me to go as Ken from the Barbie movie.

What do you want for Christmas this year?

The next generation of Livescope transducer for the boat

How did you get started guiding?

I used to work in real estate and lending, which gives you a bit of a flexible schedule. I started guiding part time after work and on weekends to cover the cost of owning a boat and tournament entry fees. Eventually it started growing with more word of mouth, I started getting repeat customers, my social media started getting me clients and it snowballed into making the decision to do it full time.

What makes you different from other guides?

Fishing is my passion, I don't guide to make a quick buck on the weekends, I do it because I'm obsessed with fishing and it allows me to be outside in nature all the time. I also love teaching people to fish and enjoy all the different kinds of people I meet doing it. Some of my best friends started off as paid clients.

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Start Location

2506 Cody Ave, Lago Vista, TX 78645, USA

Areas Fished

Lake Travis

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Phoenix
Year Built: 2023
Boat Length: 22'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Phoenix
Year Built: 2023
Boat Length: 22'
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: You won't find a guide with a more tricked out bass boat! The boat is equipped with 5 graphs, including Garmin Livescope, Humminbird 360 imaging, Lowrance side/down scan, 2D sonar, as well as Navionics and Lakemaster mapping. I also have MinnKota Raptor shallow water anchors, a Lowrance Ghost trolling motor with spot lock, and a Hydrowave for attracting fish. The boat also have two livewells to retain fish for photos, or to keep your catch alive until the end of the trip.

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

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

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

No live bait is provided with the price of this trip.

Potential Target Species

Guadalupe Bass
Largemouth Bass
White Bass

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Topwater Fishing

Packing / Extras

Thing to bring:
-Fishing license- all anglers 17 years old and older will need one. You can purchase them online or at any sporting goods retailers.
-Hat
-Polarized Sunglasses
-Small cooler with drinks and snacks (Bottled water is provided)
-Sunscreen (Please no spray or aerosol sunscreens)
-Windbreaker/ jacket if the weather calls for it.

Things NOT to bring:
-Large full size coolers
-Cowboy boots/ work boots
-No Aerosol Sunscreen, please bring lotion/ liquid sunscreen (It gets all over the fish finder screens and plastics in the boat and damages them.)
-Excessive alcohol (A few beers is fine. But safety is my top priority.)

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.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate you’ll be covered by our 100% weather guarantee and you won’t lose your deposit.

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

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 credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. 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!