December 2018 Issue

November 24, 2018

THE RED REEL

THE RED REEL was the most beautiful casting reel I had ever seen. It was on display in a glass counter in the old Oshman’s Sporting Goods in Palms Center in Houston. I was 11 years […]
November 24, 2018

TEXAS BOATING by Lenny Rudow

Outboards: Are Two Props Better than One? THE SUZUKI DF350A MADE big headlines when it was introduced, not only because this V6 powerhouse is the biggest Suzuki outboard ever built, but also because it has not […]
November 24, 2018

THE BASS UNIVERSITY by Pete Robbins

Elam Not Surprised by Suspenders WHILE HE WAS STILL COMPETING for Oklahoma State University, Elite Series pro James Elam and his partner Brandon Pedigo found success during the fall at Lake Lewisville, north of Dallas. In an […]
November 24, 2018

A Salute To The Majestic Whitetail

IT WAS THE BIGGEST WHITETAIL buck I had ever seen. Crossing the road with its head held high, the buck’s antlers towered over it as it slipped into the woods and disappeared into the night. I […]
November 24, 2018

TEXAS TACTICAL by Dustin Ellermann

Light it up! IDENTIFYING YOUR TARGET is paramount for defensive shooting. Furthermore, being able to see the threat in the first place can make the difference between life or death. Statistics show that the vast majority […]
November 24, 2018

BARE BONES HUNTING by Lou Marullo

Once in a Lifetime LET ME START THIS month’s column by wishing you Happy Holidays. This is the time of year when hunters and non -hunters alike strive to make this world a better place to […]
November 24, 2018

GIFT IDEAS FOR TECH-SAVVY ANGLERS

THE AMAZING AND INNOVATIVE technology that has helped anglers catch more fish and have more fun out on the water continues to evolve. We have witnessed these developments progress over time. Some of the coolest things […]
November 24, 2018

TEXAS DOVE VIRUS?

Outbreaks Recorded in West Texas RECENTLY A NUMBER OF Eurasian collared doves near El Paso have tested positive for avian paramyxovirus, specifically Pigeon Paramyxovirus-1, or PPMV-1. Dead doves have also been reported in Alpine. Past outbreaks […]
November 24, 2018

THE TF&G REPORT – December 2018

Lake Austin Gets Fish Habitat Enhancement LAKE AUSTIN WAS ONCE considered to be one of the top trophy bass fishing destinations in the nation. Unfortunately, it has undergone a decline in natural fish habitat in recent […]
November 24, 2018

TEXAS HOT SHOTS – December 2018

Speckled Trout Corpus Christi Bay Alligator Gar Carancahua Bay   Post your own Action Photos and Check Out the TEXAS HOT SHOTS Photo Contest