October 12, 2021

Fishing From A… Jet Ski?!

We anglers enjoy fishing from all sorts of craft – kayaks, jon boats, sportfishing yachts, and everything in-between – but fishing from a Jet Ski still raises eyebrows. This is a shame, because while Jet Skis […]

September 29, 2021

Amberjack: Hold on Tight!

Amberjack have a well-deserved reputation for pulling like your line was attacked to a Mack truck, and earn the nickname “reef donkeys.” In fact, few fish fight as hard as jacks. They also have a less-than-stellar […]

September 27, 2021

Three Key Tips for Jigging for Flounder

Traditionally most anglers fished for flounder with bait, but as times have changed so have the preferences of many fishermen. Today, vertically jigging for flounder with soft plastics gives bait a run for its money in […]

September 21, 2021

Choosing the Best Casting Spoons for Spanish Mackerel

If you want to rack up big numbers of Spanish mackerel, generally speaking you’ll want to troll with small spoons behind diving planers. But, what if you’re a light tackle angler who enjoys a good fight? […]

September 8, 2021

So You Snagged a Seagull. What Now?

If you fish for long enough, it’s inevitable – sooner or later, you’ll snag a seagull. What now? Once you reel a squawking, flapping, kicking gull into the boat, the most important thing is to grab […]

September 7, 2021

Tips for Catching Redfish on Soft Plastics

Few fishing endeavors are more fun than tying into redfish on light tackle and soft plastics, and this is an incredibly effective way to target this species. Apply these simple tips, to give your catch rate […]

August 31, 2021

Battling Big Game on Stand-Up Gear

There was once a time when virtually all offshore boats carried fighting chairs, and you fought big game while sitting in a bucket harness. Thanks to the advent of smaller, faster, ocean-capable center consoles, those days […]

August 17, 2021

Tips for Taking Kids Fishing – and Having FUN!

You’re planning to take a kid fishing? Sweet! Nothing’s better than seeing a kid’s eyes light up at their first catch, and you’ll feel great knowing you’ve helped mint a new angler. But when you’re taking […]

August 11, 2021

Kayak, or SDP?

Kayak fishing is incredibly popular, as are stand up paddleboards, known as SUPs. And sure, you can fish from an SUP too. But truth be told these are better suited for paddlers, not casters. For the […]

August 10, 2021

Top ICAST Picks for Saltwater Anglers

Every year (except 2020, thanks to Covid-19) fishing industry insiders gather for the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, or ICAST, fishing tackle show. This show isn’t open to the public, but naturally, we at Texas […]

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