2019

February Frogging on Sunny Afternoons ON GRASS-LADEN TEXAS BASS FACTORIES, February is a time of change. Winter is over, and as water temperatures move up from the high 40s and low 50s, fish have spawning on their minds. “In Texas, early

Effective Tactics for Gulf Tuna WHEN IT COMES TO BRUTE strength and tackle-busting abilities, few fish in the ocean can match a tuna. Tuna fishing off the Texas coast is a significant endeavor often consisting of long runs and 24-

Does Your Boat Need a Jack Plate? BAY BOAT ANGLERS, bass boaters, flats boat fishermen, and others who like to run through skinny water often get a jackplate for their boat. Sure, they can be expensive, but they let you get

What will happen if the Texas coast gets a freeze like 1989? NOTHING SENDS SHIVERS DOWN the spine of fishing guides and savvy Texas saltwater fishing enthusiasts like the words “coastal freeze”. It’s not because of the prospect of boating across

The Giant Hog Invasion of Texas Cities Continues “WILD HOGS TAKE OVER San Antonio Neighborhood” “Wild Hog Shows Up At Brownfield High School” “Wild Hogs Take Over Northwest Neighborhood” All these were headlines from major Texas media outlets during the last

[info_box title=”BONUS CONTENT” image=”” animate=””] [heading tag=”h2″ align=”center” color=”#ffffff” style=”lines” color2=”#ffffff”]Homemade Hog Bait[/heading] It’s the February 2019 issue and this issue comes with a bonus video for digital subscribers. February means deer season is over, which also means many of you

Fish Slow and Plain During Winter For lure fishermen it is crucial to realize natural trumps flashy during winter months. Water begins to clear up in the winter period due to a lower presence of algae in the water. Clearer

Memories of a Season Gone By FEBRUARY IS, according to Hallmark, the month of love—Valentine’s Day. Yet another day to celebrate something. After the whitetail season that I had this past year. You really need to love this sport to get

Walther PPS M2 RMSc THE WALTHER PPS M2 RMSc is proof that pistol mounted red dot sights are not a fading fad. I’ve had a Trijicon RMR mounted on my S&W M&P 9mm for years now. It’s one of my favorite

LOOK AT THE SIZE OF THE SPOOL on your fishing reel. Now, take a single crank on the handle to see how much line comes in. Unless you built that reel by yourself in your garage, three, four, or even six

Modern Fisheries Act Passes, Changes Saltwater Dynamic THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES joined the Senate in passing the Modern Fish Act. Officially known as the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017. At the time of this writing, the bill

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February Fishing THE SMELL OF FRESHLY brewed coffee awakens you before the alarm. The thought of a great day on the water brings you to your feet. While enjoying your first cup, you check today’s forecast (just like you did several

Here We Go, Again! FEBRUARY IS A GENERALLY a good time of year to plan fishing trips in warmer weather—or climates. Closer to home and current conditions, there will be some days when it is more productive to use your fishing

Winter Holes Accessible by Kayak FISH GO TO THEIR FAVORITE holes when water temperatures drop because it is a little warmer in deeper water. In February, water temperatures vary from 50°F to 65°F, so early in the month on a cold

Trophy Trout Hunt SOME MAY SAY THAT there’s not a lot going on in February along the middle portion of the Texas coastline. The duck decoys are usually stored away by now, and the deer rifles are generally all cleaned and

Same, Except Different WHAT IS NOT TO LOVE ABOUT TEXAS?! Yes, I have been a proud native Texan my whole life, even though I had absolutely nothing to do with where I was born. I have digressed in this prideful

Rebuilding Copano’s Oyster Reefs TPWD, ALONG WITH The Nature Conservancy and Coastal Conservation Association announced in November 2018 that a 60-acre oyster reef would be rebuilt in Copano Bay. Laura Huffman of the Nature Conservancy said in a published report that

Trophy Trout Time at Baffin THE END OF ANOTHER tremendous duck hunting season on Baffin Bay leads to just one thing—the endless pursuit of a personal best trophy trout. That addiction to the thump of a double-digit big girl commands anglers

A Different Approach TYPICAL FEBRUARY. Water temperatures remain low after January’s cold snaps. As a result, most Laguna Madre species, especially those of delicate constitution such as speckled trout, will be holding deeper than normal. Most anglers will be staying home