About fishin’ expeditions

The term, fishin’ expedition, was used by my grandfather to define any trip to the lake, river, tank or pond that he and I were to fish. His name was Herman Runge and he was affectionately referred to by many simply as ‘Runge’. Those early days spent with Runge on the bank of a pond would be the primer for my angling enthusiasm which would span the next five decades and continues today …a passion of chasing most anything with fins all over the globe!

fishin’ expeditions is the continuation of that experience Runge set in place.

Sure, the Number One priority is “catching” and we want to put you in the best possible place…at just the right time…for you to catch the exotic species of your dreams. But as you know, there is a whole lot of planning and preparation that goes into the process before the “catching” can happen. That’s where we come in.

Hello friends. My name is David Fields and I would like the opportunity to earn your business and help you plan your next…fishin’ expedition and Angling Adventure of a Lifetime!

Since those early years with Runge I have been blessed with the good fortune to chase and fulfill my passion of… fishin’ the Americas. In the infancy of “bass tournament fishing” and for most of the 70’s I competed in several of the bass tournament circuits throughout the US. One of the awards I received for winning a tournament in Arkansas in 1975 was a trip to Lake Yojoa in Central Honduras. That trip was to be the ‘hook’ and the first of many… fishin’ expeditions for me outside the United States.

Over the years I have escorted family, friends, business associates and clients throughout the Americas in search of the most exciting Sportfishing Adventure Destinations available. For thirty years this angling quest has taken me from the delta and canyon lakes of the West to the marshes and timbered reservoirs of the South and throughout the Midwest to the highland impoundments of Appalachia and the Ozarks...inshore all along the Gulf Coast and South of the Border to the infamous trophy lakes of Mexico...through Belize, Honduras and Central America...and on to South America in search of the explosive Peacock Bass, Payara and Dorado of the Amazon Rain Forest.

Since that first trip to Honduras 30 years ago our expeditions have taken us to exciting Sportfishing Adventure Destinations throughout North America, to Mexico and Central America and to South America in search of the Peacock Bass and other exotic species. The Peacock Bass… truly an incredibly exciting sport fish and the Amazon Watershed of Northern Brazil…what an unforgettable fishin’ adventure!

Soon we will be investigating a facility in Costa Rica providing world class tarpon fishing. In addition to our South of the Border adventure destinations we now represent a great Canadian smallmouth destination as well. On the horizon for 2009 is the addition of two exciting gulf coast Top Shelf Captains. The Redfish is the new Go To adventure. Be assured, we will never represent a destination or lodge that we have not previously “field tested”, many on an annual basis. Thus, we will have fresh hands on information about the facilities and the management. In addition to providing a world class fishing experience, the destinations and lodges represented by fishin’ expeditions must meet our strict requirements for safety, service, cleanliness, hospitality, and food preparation.

It seemed only natural that after years of planning and hosting fishin’ trips for friends, family and business associates, to all points across the Americas, fishin’ expeditions would be founded. It happened in 2004 and now we are finishing our 5th year. Where did those five years go! In part, we are a booking agency focused on providing client intensive and personal service. But the reality is…we have an ongoing passion for fishin’ these exciting destinations and we want to share that passion and experience with you. Thus, many of our trips are “hosted”. Our experience at providing personal service within our other businesses stretches back over 25 years. Our corporate motto, “Sportfishing Outfitters With A Passion For Excellence… sums up our approach to giving priority and personal attention to our clients, before, during and after their trip.

We know the competition is keen for your adventure outfitting needs… you have a lot of choices to select from… much like I had over the past thirty-five years. We are honored that you are presently browsing the fishin’ expeditions web site. We hope you find it informative. Perhaps, for whatever reason, you are ready for a change…maybe the last experience wasn’t quite up to your expectations…or possibly this is your first foray to an exotic destination. We have served many clients, both individual and corporate, and we would like the opportunity to serve you as well and earn your business.

So here we are, fishin’ expeditions… approaching things a little different…with fresh insight and a passion, to assist you in selecting, planning and preparing for your next adventure to that exotic destination of your choice.

Please remember, our services cost you nothing! Our fees are paid by the destinations and lodges we represent. So feel free to call us anytime.

Don’t forget…
We are here to take care of the details…
While you take care of the fishin’!

Tight Lines,