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David Rappelet

Nationality: American
Languages: English & Some Spanish
Experience: 9 years

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Captain
David Rappelet

Member since July 2016 Houston, United States

Background: I come from a long line of fishermen. We have fished these waters since I was a child, and I raised in Louisiana waters as well, along with my grandparents. I became a full time fisherman to teach and share the enjoyment of the sport and all it has to offer.
Techniques: Popping cork Bottom fishing Drifting Artificial

Hey, I'm Captain David Rappelet

Houston, United States

Background: I come from a long line of fishermen. We have fished these waters since I was a child, and I raised in Louisiana waters as well, along with my grandparents. I became a full time fisherman to teach and share the enjoyment of the sport and all it has to offer.
Techniques: Popping cork Bottom fishing Drifting Artificial

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Bow To Stern Fishing Tours

4.6 / 5

(162 reviews)

4.6 / 5

(162 reviews)

Houston • 24 ft • 4 persons

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Almost rescheduled this trip!!

Apr 25, 2025 Houston

Bachelor party trip!! Bay was brackish, and winds picked up quickly, but we managed to snag a few keepers in-between small ones.

Another fun and successful trip

Jul 4, 2024 Houston

Even tho the water was fresh and extremely slow tides i knew exactly where you put my clients on fish. They dialed in and couldn't stop catching.

This return client is addicted. Happy 25

Jul 2, 2024 Houston

You know you are a great guide when your return client for the 25th trip keeps catching fish and says hes addicted.

Double boat trip full of trash talk

Jun 15, 2024 Houston

Got these guys on a ton of fish and these guys left with bags of filets and smiles

These girl kicked their dads butt in fis

Mar 12, 2023 Houston

It was a rough windy morning trip but there was a couple spots i knew could hold fish and calm waters. The bite started slow but these girls stuck with it and got their limits. A lot of small fish with a few keepers within.

Saltwaters back and fish are hungry!

Nov 4, 2022 Houston

So the reds and black drum are back in. The trout are hungry and waiting to be caught!!

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.6 / 5

out of 5 stars from 163 reviews

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Boat

4.5 / 5

Crew

4.8 / 5

Experience

4.6 / 5

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5 stars		123
4 stars		22
3 stars		13
2 stars		2
1 star		1

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	92%
Friendly captain
	98%
Recommend this charter
	92%
Appropriate for children
	97%
Satisfied with the boat
	92%
Caught fish
	88%

Appropriate for children
	97%
Satisfied with the boat
	92%
Caught fish
	88%

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David K.

Houston, TX

4.0 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

4.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

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VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip – Kayak excursion on June 9, 2018

David K.

Houston, TX

4.0 / 5

Jun 9, 2018

5 Hour Trip – Kayak excursion

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David K. recommends Bow To Stern Fishing Tours

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David K. recommends Bow To Stern Fishing Tours

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James H.

Longview, TX

4.0 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

4.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

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Thanks for a good effort on a terrible weather day

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip (AM) on April 8, 2018

James H.

Longview, TX

4.0 / 5

Apr 8, 2018

5 Hour Trip (AM)

Thanks for a good effort on a terrible weather day

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James H. recommends Bow To Stern Fishing Tours

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David Rappelet (The Captain)

Replied on April 9, 2018

We want to thank you for joining us on the fishing trip. We really enjoyed providing our services to you and hope that youl return soon (on a better weather day) and let you use your fly rod on the flats next time. We always try to provide the best service to our customers and appreciative of your rating. Capt. David

David Rappelet (The Captain)

Replied on April 9, 2018

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Wade D.

Rusk, TX

1.3 / 5

Experience:

2.0 / 5

Boat

1.0 / 5

Crew

1.0 / 5

Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip (AM) on May 13, 2022

Wade D.

Rusk, TX

1.3 / 5

May 13, 2022

5 Hour Trip (AM)

Half day trip

VERIFIED

The fishing was terrible, which wasn’t the captains fault, but he caught more fish than we did. When we got on fish, he fished the area while we were on the other side of the boat not catching anything. I would think that if someone is getting paid to take you fishing, they would be more concerned about the client catching fish than fishing for themselves.

The fishing was terrible, which wasn’t the captains fault, but he caught more fish than we did. When we got on fish, he fished...

Wade D. does not recommend Bow To Stern Fishing Tours

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Niels T.

United States

2.0 / 5

Experience:

1.0 / 5

Boat

3.0 / 5

Crew

2.0 / 5

Overall

Half day trip Bow to Stern

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip (PM) on March 16, 2019

Niels T.

United States

2.0 / 5

Mar 16, 2019

5 Hour Trip (PM)

Half day trip Bow to Stern

VERIFIED

Arrived on time at the point of direction, no sign of any boat charter company. Next door is a boat ramp area with some trucks and trailers but no boats. After asking around this seems to be the place to be picked up. 20 min past the due time a little dinghy like boat pulled up. The morning trip pax were offloaded and the 13 fish they caught still needed cleaning. After all that we were able to hop on an hour later. What next, no bait. So the captain first needed to go over to sail to Kemah to... More

Arrived on time at the point of direction, no sign of any boat charter company. Next door is a boat ramp area with some trucks...

Niels T. does not recommend Bow To Stern Fishing Tours

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David Rappelet (The Captain)

Replied on March 18, 2019

Im sorry that you feel it wasnt worth the trip. Yes we were 10mins late due to the rough seas getting back to port. The bait camp was closed and could not get the bait we usually get. As for the boat that is the normal 23ft size boat that is used in the United States for bayfishing and my instruments work fine. The trip to kemah was only 12 mins and we were fishing within a hour of our departure. The seas were rough and i was going to cancle the trip but i reluctantly took ya out. Luckly the weather... More

David Rappelet (The Captain)

Replied on March 18, 2019

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Jose M.

Tomball, TX

3.3 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

4.0 / 5

Crew

2.0 / 5

Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 16, 2019

Jose M.

Tomball, TX

3.3 / 5

Jun 16, 2019

5 Hour Trip (AM)

June fishing trip

VERIFIED

This was the worse fishing trip due to no catch at all to take home. I didn’t know if the captain didn’t know the spots or it was just bad but I wouldn’t never do this trip again

This was the worse fishing trip due to no catch at all to take home. I didn’t know if the captain didn’t know the spots...

Jose M. does not recommend Bow To Stern Fishing Tours

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David Rappelet (The Captain)

Replied on June 22, 2019

Sorry you feel that way. Due to the weather we did warn you that we might have trouble catching fish. We did catch fish but was not of legal size something i can not control. Once again im sorry you felt like it was a bad trip.

David Rappelet (The Captain)

Replied on June 22, 2019

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