February 2017

Opportunities for Catfish Anglers Expanding T he catfish ranks only behind the largemouth bass in terms of anglers’ preference, as you would expect, and we’ve got exceptional catfish habitat in Texas. Flatheads, channel cats and blue cats can be found in […]

Weather Conditions Dictate Success in March I t is March and for fishermen  up and down the coast that means more and more angling opportunities should slowly begin to pop up. Although it’s impossible to predict what type of weather conditions

Blowin’ in the March Winds W hen my son was young, I sometimes tried to be creative in my single parenting, just to keep things interesting for him. Quite often when he would make some little kid request I could not

The visiting Fisherman I n early March last year, the wind was coming from the east at 25 mph. An east wind is to be expected in March and usually you just have to fish a leeward shoreline, but this wind was

A Coastal Evolution A s the March weather begins to warm the environment, the trout and the reds will start to move into water that’s nowhere near as deep as they have been in over the past few months. Spring will

Don’t Let the Old Man In M y mom told me one day  that, even as a youngster, I preferred the company of older folks. I suppose for me they were just more interesting and they very seldom led me

Island March T he angler who is willing to live with a little wind and a mildly bumpy ride can really do well in March. Redfish and trout begin to return to springtime patterns as water warms up and southeasterly winds

Time to Start Thinking About Your Boat Again A s spring kicks into  gear and we have a new season upon us, it’s time to think about your boat. Well actually, if you’re anything like us you never stopped thinking

Keys to Early Season Lipless Crank Trophies F iftten-time bassmaster Classic qualifier Todd Faircloth comes from East Texas, a region chock full of lakes filled with aquatic vegetation and big bass. That’s what makes it Ground Zero for lipless crankbait strategies. Therefore,

The Adaptable and Affordable Spinnerbait B ack when I was a Yonker, I tried my hand at competitive fishing, entering a few tournaments hosted by The Texas Aggie Bass Club. My parents paid for my tuition, as well as room and board, but

Americas Favorite Round: the .30 Caliber A merica got into the .30 caliber game in 1892, when the U.S. Army adopted the .30 U.S. Army, also known as the .30-40 Krag, to replace the old .45-70 black powder round. The .30-40 ushered

Whitetail Hunter Cossbow The Whitetail Hunter Crossbow by Barnett is one high quality deadly machine. The camo pattern on the stock of this crossbow adds to the powerful look of this firearm. I found it very easy to assemble and

The Shoot for Coop The Shoot for Coop Clay Pigeon Fundraiser event is held during the spring in Marble Falls, Texas. It began in 2015 as an attempt to make and endow enough money in the Cooper Ray DeSpain memorial

Flambeau Turns Tail on Turkeys The MAD answer to upping the game against springtime toms. The simple, reliable pull-string operation of the new Spin-N-Strut allows you to now entice a gobbler to come pick a fight through controlled decoy movement.

Venison Beef  Bourguignon This recipe appears difficult but is actually fairly easy to make and tastes wonderful. It’s a great way to enjoy back strap with friends and family. I hope you all enjoy it as much as we have.

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Problem Varmints: a Solution to Cabin Fever T his is March, and by now deer season is a distant memory or a recurring nightmare! It depends how your season went. For me, it keeps me up at night if that tells

Decisions D oc surveyed the hunting Club members seated at the large round corner table in Doreen’s 24 HR Eat Gas Now Café. “Well Rev, now that you’ve joined us in retirement, what do you want to do?” I held my

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