THE WATER WAS COLD, stained and rough. Stormy seas had stirred up the sediments, creating brown-tinged visibility that only allowed me to see out 15 feet at best. And with subsurface temperatures in the lower 50s, the environment inside the shark cage I was in alone seemed surreal…
EDITOR’S NOTES by Chester Moore Read More »
MY BAHAMIAN GUIDE, Charles Whose-Last-Name-I-Can’t-Remember, had a calm demeanor and osprey eyes. Both are excellent attributes on a bonefish flat. “A single at 10 o’clock, moving left to right at 40 feet,” he said, planting the push pole and stopping the skiff. “Nice fish.”
DOGGETT AT LARGE by Joe Doggett Read More »
ONE OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES inland anglers face in Texas, especially in the western 2/3 of the state where large, navigable rivers are scarce, is access. Texas is 97 percent private land and that means most of the land around streams and rivers is private…
THE THRILL OF HOOKING INTO a sleek and powerful kingfish, battling a stubborn ling, landing a monster red snapper, or chasing dorado along weedlines makes for an unforgettable experience and can lead to big STAR wins…
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A WATER SNAKE WAS BETTER than a ribbon snake, and a hog-nosed snake was better than a water snake, and a rat snake was twice as good as the whole passel in a sack. That was our standard of measure during junior-high snake collecting days along the banks of Houston’s Brays Bayou…
FAWNS ARE HITTING THE GROUND and we’re starting to see them up and around with the does! From what I’ve seen so far, looks like we’re going to have a pretty good fawn crop this year. And, we should have pretty good herd recruitment as a result. “Looks like the predator control we did late winter is paying off…”
TEXAS WHITETAILS by Larry Weishuhn Read More »
MATT WILLIAMS IS a distinguished outdoor writer whose extensive contributions to Texas Fish & Game Magazine have solidified his reputation as a leading authority on freshwater fishing through his Texas Freshwater column. Matt has been closely assosiated with Texas Fish & Game almost from the beginning…
WE’RE AT FULL STRIDE of another season in big league bass fishing and on the heels of another Bassmaster Classic, this one held back in March at Lake Ray Roberts near Denton. Thoughts of the late Bryan Kerchal always come to mind when someone mentions the sport’s most revered event. Kerchal won the 24th annual ‘Classic’ held on 15,500-acre High Rock Lake in Greensboro, N.C. way back in 1994.
TEXAS FRESHWATER by Matt Williams Read More »
THERE ARE FEW saltwater fishing experiences more exciting than pursuing redfish across the vast, shallow seagrass flats on the Texas Coast. These shallow-water battlegrounds, from the Lower Laguna Madre to Christmas Bay, are where anglers test their patience, skill, and perseverance against one of the most formidable inshore game fish…
Back to Basics for Reds Read More »
WHEN SPEAKING OF GAG GROUPER, most people’s minds are painted with images of offshore boats and deep dropping near oil rigs, but along the Texas coast, gag grouper can be found inshore amongst the jetty rocks, pilings, and other sunken structures. Known for their aggressive strike and fight, gag grouper are a challenging catch, but are one of the best eating with its crablike texture…
GOING COASTAL by Kelly Groce Read More »
I RECENTLY EMBARKED on an adventure that was nothing short of epic. My journey took me off the Atlantic Coast of Florida, where I joined TF&G Hot Spots Focus writer and Spot Stalker Guide Service owner Captain Derek York along with Michael Sherer of Fishing’s Future and Chris Geib. Our mission was clear: to catch the elusive Goliath Grouper, a fish that had long been on Derek’s bucket list and had quickly captured my imagination…
WHEN IT COMES TO celebrating Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, Texas Fish & Game readers know that the best gifts aren’t wrapped in bows. Instead, they are found in the great outdoors. And while everyone knows about bass fishing, white-tailed deer hunting, and the classic Gulf Coast saltwater adventure, there are plenty of outdoor experiences in Texas that many have yet to discover…
SPECIAL SECTION: Give the Outdoors Read More »
A RECENT INVESTIGATION by Texas Game Wardens resulted in approximately 1,200 pending charges and 22 suspects from across the state involved in the deer breeding industry and black-market wildlife trade…
THE FISH & GAME REPORT Read More »
WE ARE RIGHT SMACK in the middle of the late spring and early summer months on Texas’ upper coast. Just like that, we are now blessed with vast amounts of pretty, warm water and an endless array of fishing patterns, techniques, destinations and opportunities…
UPPER COAST FOCUS—Sabine Read More »
WARM WEATHER, lots of people out on the water and great fishing means it’s almost summertime here on Galveston Bay. I am ready for summer to get here, and May and June are always busy months for me getting people out fishing, especially with schools getting out for the summer and longer, warmer days ahead…
UPPER COAST FOCUS—Galveston Read More »
IT’S A COMMON SIGHT nowadays to see a family sitting at a restaurant with everyone glued to their phones instead of enjoying each other’s company. I’m guilty myself sometimes. Kids nowadays are entrenched in the technology world…
UPPER COAST FOCUS—Matagorda Read More »
THE SUN HAD BARELY touched the horizon when the first blowup came. At first, it was a subtle slurp with the occasional fleeing bait, almost teasing with scattered showings. But then, the topwater assaults became more numerous and ultimately concentrated. Before long, we were smack dab in the middle of a full-blown bull redfish topwater feed.
IT. WAS. ON. …
MIDDLE COAST FOCUS—Port O’Connor Read More »
WHAT DOES BAFFIN BAY mean to you? What about those incredible memories made there? Why is it so important to us here at R&K? Before we answer, do you actually know the history of Baffin? …
MIDDLE COAST FOCUS—Upper Laguna Madre Read More »
IF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN ABLE to get out and wet a line until now, I don’t know your pain, but help is on the way. It’s late spring / early summer and it feels just like hanging out with an old friend. All the spots you remember as being good are almost guaranteed to be good.
MIDDLE COAST FOCUS—Rockport Read More »
LONGER DAYS, warmer weather and croaker season make this my favorite time of year! With the summertime season in full swing, we no longer have to battle and base fishing patterns off of unpredictable cold fronts that drastically shift temperatures and wind direction…
LOWER COST FOCUS—Baffin Bay Read More »
