Texas Fish & Game

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October 17, 2016

Bank Fishing Saltwater Strategies

Not all anglers have boats. That is something we have taken seriously here at Texas Fish and Game for many years and is the reason we write so much about bank fishing options. Fishing from the bank […]
October 11, 2016

Tips for Catching Fall Bass

Roger Bacon knows Texas bass fishing. The longtime Sam Rayburn guide has spent many years not only guiding clients but fishing a variety of highly competitive tournament circuits. In this video Roger shares strategies for catching […]
October 7, 2016

Football Jigs

Let’s talk about one of the best big bass baits on the planet, the Football Jig.  They can imitate a crawfish, bream or any number of natural forage that swim or crawl in your Texas body […]
October 6, 2016

Punching the “Hay” for Fall Largemouth Bass

It is all about available cover. Large Texas reservoirs have many coves, fingers and shorelines and in any given area the best cover will be the area that draws in the bass, particular during the summer […]
October 6, 2016

Costa Features New Sunrise Lens at Bass Event on Sam Rayburn

In our industry, it is fairly common to come across new gear that claims to revolutionize how we participate in our favorite outdoor activity.  This seems to be an even more common occurrence when it comes […]
October 4, 2016

SWIMBAITS- The Ultimate Imitator

There are few baits that look as realistic as swimbaits. We often hear talk of what a jig, worm, beaver, or brush hog looks like to a fish and who really knows. But, we all know […]
September 28, 2016

Texas Hotshots – Big Bass!

I caught these two beautiful bass back to back in the Bastrop area. They put up a good fight brought them in on natural bait. Catch and release! ☺
September 27, 2016

Toyota ShareLunker Bass Season Begins Oct 1

TPWD implementing program changes to optimize spawning success AUSTIN – For over 30 years, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Toyota ShareLunker Program has created awareness of the value of catch-and-release fishing, provided 13 pounds […]
September 22, 2016

Dept. of Wild: The Crappie Thump

Back in 2005, I had the amazing opportunity to dive with and hand feed “Splash”, the 121-pound blue catfish caught by angler Cody Mullenix on Lake Texoma. The fish was brought in alive and housed at […]
September 21, 2016

Texas Hotshots – Just fishin’

This is a picture of my great nephew Jackson fishing on Lake LBJ. No catch that day…… just this pic!