Roy Neves

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 old. Christmas Day 1957,

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 one but two propellers

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 event plagued by cold

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 have seen and hunted

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 of criminal activity occurs

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 live in. It is

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 aren’t coming someday in

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 have been observed in

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 years because of efforts

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Keep Plugging in December DECEMBER IS TYPICALLY the month when a lot of fishermen decide to winterize their boats and tuck them away nicely in storage so they can hibernate peacefully for a few months. With the holidays weighing heavily and

What Will Santa Bring US This Year? DECEMBER ON THE UPPER TEXAS coast can be a changing situation for fishermen. Mostly, the temperatures will be fairly mild and probably more comfortable than deep summer. This allows both fish and fishermen

When the North Wind Blows THERE IS NOTHING SUBTLE about redfish feeding. They corner baitfish and shrimp, and then smash into them with gusto, tossing water everywhere. I paddled my kayak down a bayou in middle December and heard reds

Big Baits Equal Big Trout IF YOU HAVE BEEN FISHING the estuaries and bays along the coastal regions of the Gulf of Mexico for any period of time, you may have had someone mention to you that the size of

Run for Your Lives! THERE IS A MENACE THAT LURKS among us. It is dreaded by all, feared by most and downright disgusting to those who have been attacked. As of this writing you won’t see Rockport residents whiling away

Angler’s Choice WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE soft plastic bait and color for the Texas coast? —a good question for the “colder” months of the year. Live bait can be hard to find. The choices are numerous. Down South, Egret Vudu, Saltwater

Time Flies When the Fish Bite THE YEAR HAS BEEN A BLUR here at Baffin Bay Rod and Gun as we’ve been blessed to host lots of guests here to share the cycle of life on the bay. From the

The Other White Meat THE VAST MAJORITY OF WINTER visitors who come to South Texas during the cold months of the year cannot afford a boat. It simply is not in the budget of a retiree. Not only that, with

UPPER TEXAS COAST LOCATION: Galveston West Bay HOTSPOT: Jones Bay Shoreline GPS: N 29 18.684, W 94 55.555 (29.3114, -94.9259) SPECIES: Speckled Trout BEST BAITS: Bass Assassin Sea Shad CONTACT: Capt. Ralph Frazier 281-337-0321 www.fraziersguideservice.com TIPS: “I will throw a topwater bait,

PINEY WOODS LOCATION: Lake Toledo Bend HOTSPOT: “Fisherman’s Wharf” River Ledge/Bar GPS: N 31 46.644, W 93 49.602 (31.7774, -93.8267) SPECIES: White Bass & Crappie BEST BAITS: Slab spoons & Rat-L-Traps for the sandies and shiners and jigs for the