Texas Fish & Game

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April 23, 2024

Forgotten Stories of World Record and TX State Record Flounder

How would you like to catch a 13-pound flounder? A man from Groves, TX did nearly 50 years ago and his record still stands here in Texas. What about a 20-pounder? That’s the size of the […]
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April 23, 2024

AWSC Deploys Second-Ever Camera Tag On A Great White Shark

The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (AWSC) has successfully deployed the second-ever camera tag on a great white shark off the southeast US. Working with charter captain Chip Michalove of Outcast Sportfishing, AWSC scientist Megan Winton was […]
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April 23, 2024
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Breaking Down Jetty Fishing

Jetty fishing presents anglers with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. From fluctuating tides to the dynamic currents around jetty structures, understanding these elements is crucial for a successful fishing experience. Whether you’re a novice […]
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April 23, 2024

How To Properly Use Topwaters For Speckled Trout

Mastering the art of topwater fishing for speckled trout requires finesse, timing, and a good understanding of their behavior. Here are some essential tips, including how, and where to fish, along with a comparison of using […]
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April 23, 2024
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Choosing the Best Leader for the Job

For years when people asked me what leader I used for light tackle fishing, I scoffed and said “none!” You can tie just about any lure directly to green or blue braid, and the fish just […]
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April 21, 2024

Don’t Forget Spoons For Specks

Spoons are not the most popular lure to use for speckled trout in the modern era. In fact, they are usually left off of best lure discussions, however, they are extremely effective from the surf to […]
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April 21, 2024

A 19-Foot Long Mako?

While working on a story on great white shark lookalikes, I came across an interesting note. While researching makos, I kept seeing, “up to 19 feet” as length which just boggled my mind. After all, that’s […]
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April 17, 2024

Historic Shark Photos Wanted

Shark Photos I’m working on some future content and looking for historic photos of great white sharks, makos and porbeagles that were caught in the Gulf of Mexico. This would also include taxidermy and shark jaws. […]
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April 15, 2024
speckled sea trout in the rain

Rain Days: The Best for Fishing?

Plenty of anglers opt to stay on dry land – indoors – when the weatherman is calling for rain. This is a mistake. A big mistake. Don the foul weather gear and hit the water when […]
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April 10, 2024

Try These Tactics For Spring Flounder

Springtime on the Texas coast is an overlooked time for catching flounder. The “spring flounder run” is when flounder enter the bays from the Gulf of Mexico. We are on the tail end of that now, […]
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