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
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...
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 | |
|---|---|
| 6 People | $650.00 |
| 5 People | $650.00 |
| 4 People | $550.00 |
| 3 People | $500.00 |
| 2 People | $500.00 |
| 1 Person | $500.00 |
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
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...
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 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 Dagel 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.
South Padre Island, TX, USA
Areas Hunted
- South Padre Island
About Your Boat
- 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.
Potential Target Species
- Blue-Winged Teal
- Cinnamon Teal
- Green-Winged Teal
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.
If the weather doesn’t cooperate you’ll be covered by our 100% weather guarantee and you won’t lose your deposit.
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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 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 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!
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