October 24, 2011

Big trout are down low

It is easy to catch speckled trout during the fall when the fish are gorging themselves on shrimps under flocks of gulls. Catching big trout in the fall be a challenge. If you can discipline yourself […]

October 18, 2011

Follow the shad (photo)

Whether you are freshwater or saltwater fishing shad (or their cousins the menhaden) are a crucial part of the successful pursuit of game fish. Everything from largemouth bass to flounder eat them so you need to […]

October 16, 2011

Video: GIGANTIC redfish school!

I was looking through some video clips of redfish feeding frenzies and came across some stunning underwater footage. If this does not make you excited, nothing will.

October 13, 2011

Angler’s biggest mistake (according to Rick Clunn)

Rick Clunn has attained a level of fishing knowledge that blows me away. The 4-Time Bassmaster Classic Champion is not only a master of competitive fishing but also a genuine student of fish and fishing. I […]

October 10, 2011

How slowly does a Corky sink? (video)

The Corky is known as the top slow-sinking soft plastic for speckled trout on the Texas coast. Yes, it imitates a mullet but the magic of the Corky is its slow sink which pushes the bite […]

October 9, 2011

Wind blown trout (cool tip)

How many time has it been too windy to fish the main body of your favorite bay? Probably far too many times to count. I experience this Saturday as it was calm enough to fish Sabine […]

October 4, 2011

Want to fish with Jimmy Houston?

Greetings real world anglers. Check out this video for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for one of you to fish with the one and only Jimmy Houston and myself and to be on the cover of Texas Fish […]

September 25, 2011

Video: Safely release deep hooked crappie

Crappie fishing typically involves catching numerous undersized fish to bring home enough for the frying pan. Hooking the fish deep in the throat can be a problem so fishing guide Roger Bacon reveals a technique for […]

September 22, 2011

Shades and fishing (video)

TF&G Exec. Editor Chester Moore and guide Roger Bacon talk about the importance of using polarized shades while fishing and duck hunting on a hot, windy September day.

September 20, 2011

Weird Catch: Puffer fish (photo)

We’ve all caught something during our fishing careers that was a little odd. I once caught an albino channel catfish and have several times caught redfish that looked as if they had been cut up by […]

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