How much does a hunt cost?
For only $500 you get eight hours of action and excitement! Additional hunters can join the hunt for only $100 per person. Our charters are all inclusive and include equipment, drinks, and snacks. There are NO hidden fees such as gas sur-charges or trophy fees! Non Hunters are $50. There is a maximum of four hunters per boat.
What do I need?
You will need a valid Texas fishing license. You will be required to sign a waiver. Your are welcome to bring your own equipment but I have right/left handed compounds with AMS retriever reels at your disposal! You have to provide your own meals.
What can I expect?
We stock the boat daily with soft drinks and snacks. We provide equipment specialized for bringing in trophy alligator gar. Caution!!!! We do not float the fish! Once the fish is “on”, you are expected to hang on until one of you tires and quits! These are extremely strong fish so be in shape to wrestle these monsters!
What’s the hunt like?
We prefer to hunt at night with a warm up on smaller species for the first couple of hours. We will then spend the rest of the night pursuing the most formidable predator in fresh water, the Alligator Gar! These fish are extremely tough and it is not uncommon for arrows to simply bounce off! Proper arrow placement and adhering to the guides instruction will definitely improve your odds! For the last four years, we enjoyed a 95% shot opportunity ratio on Trophy Alligator Gar!
I have hunted with other guides in Texas and am tired of shooting at glimpses of rolling fish! Is your hunt the same?
In the spring, my hunts are at night for feeding/spawning fish. We usually see between 5-20 large Gar a night! Over the summer we averaged nine shot opportunities on big Gar per night! We hunt rolling fish as well, but mostly during the hot days of summer.
What kind of boat do you have?
I have a custom built Boatright Marine Boat. Every inch of this boat was designed for bowfishing! With a fan and troller, we can hunt places the competition can only dream of getting to! It is filled with safety foam and was built by professionals to be unsinkable! It’s self bailing design cannot take on water like open hull boats can. Last year, we got customers to saftey during a storm that sunk two other bowfishing boats. Twenty feet long, 72 iches at the bottom, she is EXTREMELY STABLE! I have owned three smaller boats that just do not compare! She is the culmination of five years of tournament/guideing experience and is unsurpassed on the water!
How should I choose a bowfishing guide?
The best question of all! Dont be afraid to ask alot of questions. Do alot of research. Ask for referrals. Call the manufacturers and see who they recommend! A professional guide does nothing else, so beware of part timers looking to make an extra buck. Compare websites and the quality of fish taken by “customers”! Many of the fish you see on competitors websites were taken by the guides and their buddies. Most important, guides that routinely boat large fish for their customers have of an intimate knowledge of a select few bodies of water! Beware of claims to know where big fish are all over the state! This should send up red flags immedately! Would you hire a Falcon Lake bass guide to take you stiper fishing on Texoma?
A guide is only as good as his last trip. Dont be afraid to ask for recent pictures w/dates. Also, ask for stats. What are the odds for success? What the average number of fish seen/taken? A good guide will also take into account the experience level in the boat and tailor the trip to the hunters! Dont forget to take the boat into account. Especially if you have a big group of hunters. A big boat is a stable and comfortable boat. Hope this helps!
