That Was Then, This is Now W henever you happen upon a discussion here along the coastal region of Texas where game fishing is the topic of the conversation, the folks who are participating in that little chat are most likely

Occam’s razor of Fishing T he definition of Occam’s Razor will give most anglers a headache, so in fisherman’s terms it means the simplest explanation is usually the correct course for action. Further, the law of Parsimony supports Occam’s razor philosophically.

Head to the King Ranch Gut or East Corpus Shore B esides knowing where to fish and what baits to use, the biggest thing to remember when going out in June is be prepared for the heat. June officially starts the

Sure Bets on Baffin T alk about a sure thing! Finally, the early summer pattern has emerged and it’s an easy one to follow. After gambling all spring, bouncing from place to place playing the conditions, June brings high payouts with

Even Prettier in Pink L ast month, I mentioned in my Saltwater column that jetty fishing was beginning to pick up in May and there were techniques to effectively fish the tackle-eating rocks. This column elaborates on fishing the jetties, which are a

Down the Hatch? D on’t judge a book by its cover, but do judge a boat by its hatches. Hatches are a very interesting part of a boat, because they offer a ton of insight into how a builder thinks. You can

Buggy Whip and the Cajun Bait Bucket I have known buggy whip for over 20 years, but we never had the opportunity to fish together. Nevertheless, here we were sitting behind the console of his trusty Shallow Sport hull, motoring our

Popping with Ott T ennessee pro Ott Defoe has been on a roll in Texas this year, with high finishes at the Bassmaster Classic on Conroe, and shortly thereafter at an Elite Series event on Toledo Bend. In both cases, a key tool

Defining Power I don’t know whether I can explain this concept in a short magazine article, but nothing ventured nothing confused. Foot pounds (ft lbs) of energy is a fairly simple mathematical concept. The formula is very straightforward and you can look

Coast Beams Up a Winner I dig flashlights. Maybe it’s genetic. My Dad had a massive collection of flashlights and I can’t put my hands on one without thinking of him. This small, lightweight Coast HP7 LED flashlight made me

What Comes First, Business or the Outdoors? There are few people in this world who have actually made a business out of the outdoors. There are the direct outdoor careers, such as guides and outfitters; the indirect businesses, such as

Case IH’s Farmall Tractors Designed to be Tough Whether for work or sport, you need a tractor that’s as reliable as you are. From trailblazing and hauling game to property maintenance and seeding food plots, Farmall tractors are durable, easy

High Flying Quail Quail hunting is an exciting sport, but unless you own a ranch with quail or have a friend that does, it tends to be an expensive hobby. Fortunately for those of us who still want to enjoy

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Saltwater Gear W oodrow had his tackle box open when I escaped the bright sunshine and walked into his cool, dim garage. “Whatcha doing?” He held out a hand full of bright yellow plastic baits, the kind designed to be filled

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