Texas Hotshots – Galveston Cobia
Luke Bogar with a 40 pound Cobia caught on a flat line using a whole Spanish sardine for bait. 20 mile rigs off Galveston was the location.
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Topwaters Texas Style
In my first blog I listed 5 specific baits to help you catch more bass in the dog days of summer here in Texas. Last week we broke down deep cranking and today we are going over topwater baits, which
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The Deal on Early Teal
As a swollen sun peeked over the horizon, a familiar whistle tickled my eardrums. Seconds later, a flock of blue-winged teal buzzed our boat at breakneck speed. It was a sight my hunting partner and I had seen hundreds of
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2017 Honda Ridgeline IS a real truck
When more than a 100 outdoor writers — most in the hunting and firearms segments of the industry — get together for an annual conference, truck makers are always in attendance. At the Professional Outdoor Media Association conference earlier this
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Running an Inlet – With the Big Dogs
Running an inlet can be a stressful event, but it’s made worse when there’s a ton of boat traffic. What takes it from worse to really bad is a bunch of big battlewagons on your tail. I don’t know if
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“Lake Dudes” Videos Use Humor To Stop Invading Giant Salvinia
Government agencies are often tasked with informing people about pressing issues. Yet information has a hard time competing for attention. People like entertainment. Enter the “Lake Dudes,” animated characters created to catch the attention of boaters, hoping to stop the
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Ford introduces limited edition Cowboys F-150
Ford Truck has had a 22-year relationship with the Dallas Cowboys, and the most visible symbol of that yet is the limited edition Dallas Cowboys truck, unveiled yesterday at the brand new Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, TX.
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Dept. of Wild: Extracting Venom from Diamondback and Cobra
Snake venom is a complex substance that varies greatly among the world’s thousands of species. George Van Horn of Reptile World Serpentarium in St. Cloud, Fl. has been collecting venom for more than 40 years to contribute to medical science
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Opening Day: Dove Forecast Big in 2016 (video)
More validation that everything’s bigger and better in Texas, dove populations are soaring and the hunting season, which gets underway Sept. 1, is the longest in 80 years. A new 90-day season this fall means hunters will have 20 more
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Hunting on a Budget: Combining Durability and Price – Part 1
I started hunting later in life than many. I grew up around a hunting family and have fond memories of my grandfather skinning deer from his hunting trips in South Texas with his old Willys army-style drab green jeep with
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Podcast: Hunting on a Budget with Guest Michael Foster
In this episode, Dustin Vaughn Warncke is joined by past guest Michael Foster. They talk about saving money in the hunting realm and cover different ways to find deals on guns, bows, crossbows, hunting clothing and other hunting gear. This
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Crankbaits – Deep Cranking Simplified
My last blog listed 5 techniques for catching summer bass in the dog days of summer here in Texas. I am going to be breaking down each of these for a more in depth look into each of these. Today,
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TPW Commission Adopts New CWD Zones, Deer Movement Rules
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved new rules establishing chronic wasting disease (CWD) zones and restricting live deer movement authorized under permits to or from properties within those areas. In addition, the commission adopted regulations banning importation of
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Choosing the Right Tow Vehicle
Many of us trailer our boats, which naturally means we’ll need a tow vehicle. Which one should you choose? Without getting into a Ford vs. Chevy argument, there are some stand-out attributes that make one vehicle better than another for
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Go For a Swim – Why Swimbaits Succeed
Swimbaits succeed because they mimic natural baitfish. My friend had no clue how to fish properly, but he owned the boat, so I couldn’t say much about how we fished. “You’re wasting your time,” I said authoritatively as I cast a dead
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Flexing Your Way To Big Specks
Several years ago, I introduced the F.L.E.X. Fishing system, a dedicated plan for catching big fish of any species including specks. F.L.E.X. stands for Focus-Learn-Eliminate-Experience and it has revolutionized my personal fishing. The following are some of the notes from
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CCA STAR Tournament – STILL PLENTY OF TIME TO REGISTER!
As we approach the final weeks of the 27th Annual CCA Texas STAR, keep in mind the 2016 CCA Texas STAR Tournament doesn’t end until Labor Day, September 5 at 5p.m., so there’s still plenty of time to enter! Over
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3D Printed Revolver
This 3D printed revolver is a step up from the single shot Liberator we saw a few years back. Although the argument for gun control should have ended in 1791 with the ratification of the Bill of Rights with the
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