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Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours
3 People	$1,500.00
2 People	$1,000.00
1 Person	$1,000.00

Pay $50 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Trip

Type

Inshore, Duck

Skill Levels

Advanced, Intermediate

Weather

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

About Your Trip

If you are looking for the premier Cast and Blast trip in South Texas you've found your man down here in South Padre Island. Head out with Captain Gus to explore the shallows of the South Padre Islands lower Laguna Madre in search of tailing reds, the thrashing head shake of giant gator trout, and the unmistakable runs big Black Drum for half the day and experience some of the best duck hunting the Texas coast has to offer for the other half of this 8-hour trip!

Since the ducks often fly both in the morning and the afternoon, the order and which you combine the two activities will mostly depend on the tides and your guide Gus's veteran advice. You will be fishing and hunting from the comfort of Captain Gus's meticulously maintained 24ft Carolina Skiff. This puppy features a new 200 HP Suzuki, cushioned seating, a spacious bow casting area and a pop up blind. He also runs a 18' Tracker Grizzly skiff with a Gator Tail mud motor and a 18' Polar Craft with a 50-HP Yamaha! Whatever boat you're on, you'll be kitted out for a sweet hunt.

Captain Gus provides all the rods, reels, tackle, bait, and knowledge to ensure your success for the fishing aspect, he will also provide decoys, dogs, and professional calling for the duck hunt, but asks that you bring your own guns, shells, and waders if you'd like to stay dry. He wil also provide a cooler with ice and water for you and encourages you to bring you own beverages of choice along as well. Beer is welcomed on board (in moderation of course) just no glass bottles.

Amenities

Type

Inshore, Duck

Skill Levels

Advanced, Intermediate

Gear

All tackle / guns needed for your trip is included.

Fish / Game 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 in this trip.

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.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Gun Rental

You will need your own guns.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Guide

Captain Gus

Independent Guide

About Your Guide

Captain Gus

Independent Guide

Captin Gus has lived back and forth from Colorado to South Texas my entire life. His father moved to the island when Gus was a boy and taught him the ins and outs of the bay every summer throughout his childhood. Together they spent countless hours finding potholes full of trout and sand flats littered with redfish. His father instilled in him a fierce passion for the outdoors and planted the seeds for him to pursue a career chasing the critters he has come to love and respect.

With the help of some local legends including forty year veteran Capt. Skipper Ray, Gus has honed his skills as a fisherman and professional guide fishing the Lower Laguna Madre. But for him the bay still provides an incredible environment to learn and grow. Every day he finds new places to fish and duck hunt and he welcomes you to join him on one of these incredible adventures!

During the fall Captain Gus heads north to Crawford, Colorado to team up with the Homestead Ranch Crew to chase elk, deer, mountain lion, and bear. Homestead Ranch is an original homestead that the McLeods have maintained since 1914. Six generations of incredible preservation have built the hunting experience of a lifetime. He is truly honored to have been a part of this team for the last few years.

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Start Location

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.

Pirate's Landing Fishing Pier, East Maxan Street, Port Isabel, TX, USA

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Carolina Skiff
Year Built: 2020
Boat Length: 24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Carolina Skiff
Year Built: 2020
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 200
Number of Engines: 1

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Trip Details & Amenities

Type

Inshore, Duck

Skill Levels

Advanced, Intermediate

Gear

All tackle / guns needed for your trip is included.

Fish / Game 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 in this trip.

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.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Gun Rental

You will need your own guns.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Potential Target Species

Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Black Duck
Blue-Winged Teal
Canada Goose
Green-Winged Teal
Mallard
Mottled Duck
Northern Pintail
Redhead
Specklebelly Goose
Wigeon

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Drift Fishing
Fly Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Shotgun Hunting
Hunting from a Blind
Decoy Hunting

Packing / Extras

Snacks, Drinks, Sun Protection, Sunglasses. All gear, bait, and tackle, cooler with ice and water included.

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%).

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable (but if the weather is too bad to go out, you will still receive a 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.

Reviews

based on 2 reviews

Bradley

Verified Review

November 24

they tried. very friendly

Trip: Texas Variety Duck Trip

Steven

Verified Review

December 27

Gus is friendly and knows his stuff. Shot a limit and even got a red fish out of the decoys

Trip: Texas Variety Duck Trip

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!