December 26, 2023

Grant Will Help BTT Restore Juvenile Tarpon & Snook Habitat

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has awarded Bonefish & Tarpon Trust a $250,000 grant to restore degraded coastal habitat in Southwest Florida. The NFWF grant will provide funding for the final design and permitting […]

December 22, 2023

Give Sand Trout A Try

Catching sand trout during the winter months in the Gulf of Mexico can be a rewarding experience for anglers looking to enjoy the outdoors during the colder season. Here’s a look at some strategies and techniques […]

December 19, 2023

Here’s How To Stay Warm Surf Fishing In Winter

Surf fishing can be a thrilling and rewarding experience, but it often requires facing chilly and unpredictable weather conditions. To fully enjoy your surf fishing adventure, it’s essential to stay warm and comfortable. Here’s a practical […]

December 19, 2023

CCA-Texas Supports Proposal To Conserve Trout

To boost the spawning stock biomass and aid in the recovery of the fishery, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (TPWC) will consider a proposal to modify the bag limit and slot size for the beleaguered […]

December 18, 2023

Time Running Out To Comment On Trout Changes

Time is running out to let your voice be heard as to whether you support or disagree with the major speckled trout regulation proposal. The comment period lasts until Jan. 23. The proposed rules would reduce […]

December 12, 2023

TPWD Closing Two Oyster Areas, Opening Another

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will open TX-19 and TX-20 in Matagorda Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning at 12:01 a.m. Dec. 13. At the same time, the department will close TX-13 […]

December 12, 2023

Time To Catch Sheepshead and Drum At The Jetties

It’s time to catch sheepshead. Texas coastal waters are filled with these hard-fighting, excellent tasting fish that get little respect despite the aforementioned attributes. These fish congregate in the greatest numbers in our jetty systems and […]

December 12, 2023

Doodlebug Rigs for the Surf

If you’re a dedicated surf angler you undoubtedly have doodlebug rigs in your tacklebox. If you don’t and you plan to try casting from the beach, you need to get a bunch of these things post-haste. […]

December 12, 2023

Landing Nets: More than Meets the Eye

Among all the different sorts of fishing gear out there, landing nets probably come in dead last for generating awe-inspiring gasps or impressing your fellow anglers. Rods and reels we covet, but nets? Not so much. […]

December 10, 2023

Reds on Jigs: The Finer Points

Have you ever had one of those days where one guy on the boat seems to catch all the fish, while everyone else struggles to get a bite? Well, of course you have. And if you’re […]

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