August 2012
Shopping for the Right Fishfinder
I hear this question more often than any other: I plan to go shopping for a new fishfinder, so what’s the best way to go about it? Choosing a new fishfinder is a tough process, one in which we all second-guess ourselves, struggle through,
Shopping for the Right Fishfinder Read More »
Fishing (and catching) on slack tides
Coastal anglers know that fishing a slack (dead) tide can be extremely difficult. Fish seemingly get lockjaw once the tides stop moving. A good area to fishing during slack tides is around the Intracoastal Canal or other ship channels. If
Fishing (and catching) on slack tides Read More »
O’Reilly Spinning In The No Spin Zone
When it comes to guns, there is plenty of spin in Bill O’Reilly’s “No Spin Zone.” The No Spin Zone has been infected with a bad case of yellow journalism. O’Reilly is either woefully ignorant of the most basic of
O’Reilly Spinning In The No Spin Zone Read More »
Chumming for bank fishermen
Most anglers associate chumming with offshore fishing, but it can do wonders for land-bound anglers. By simply taking a fish basket or a commercially sold chum bag, tying it off to something on the bank, and throwing it out, anglers
Chumming for bank fishermen Read More »
Hang Him High
In addition to the pain and anguish the psychotic killer intentionally caused at the theater in Colorado, our embarrassing American system injustice will cause even more pain on the victims and Colorado taxpayers. The psycho killer will most likely live
Restoring Faded Gel Coat
If your boat is more than a year or two old, the gel coat probably doesn’t look as good as it once did – luckily, restoring it to the original shiny, lustrous look is a lot easier than you might
Restoring Faded Gel Coat Read More »
Favorite topwater?
What is your all time favorite topwater? Mine is the Skitter Walk, with a close second being the Zara Spook. Do you like walkers or do you prefer chugging type lures? Chester Moore
Favorite topwater? Read More »
Kyle, TX reader goes on Raptor ride-along
In the past, I have invited readers to join me for an on-road auto writer experience. Only one has taken me up on it: John (Hoppy) Hopkins of Kyle, TX, joined me for a ride-along in the 2012 F-150 SVT Raptor.
Kyle, TX reader goes on Raptor ride-along Read More »
Jimmy Houston on Alabama Rig (video)
After attending the ICAST show last week in Orlando, it is obvious the “Alabama Rig” is still the talk of the fishing community. Here’s a clip of fishing legend Jimmy Houston talking about the rig and showing how it is
Jimmy Houston on Alabama Rig (video) Read More »
Trailering with the Engine Up, and No Transom Saver
Transom savers don’t fit every rig, but you can’t trailer with the engine tilted up if you don’t have one – can you? Generally speaking the answer is “no,” but there’s a new option now on the market: the Skegg Pro.
Trailering with the Engine Up, and No Transom Saver Read More »
More Guns Equal Less Goons
Leave it to the anti-freedom goons at the United Nations to put forth a treaty to restrict access to guns. The United Nations is flea-infested, hygiene challenged hellhole of soulless despots, tyrants, anti-freedom, human-rights violating global gangbangers who wish to
More Guns Equal Less Goons Read More »
ICAST Tackle Show Wrap-Up (Videos)
TFG Publisher Roy Neves and I conducted/filmed dozens of interviews for fishgame.com at ICAST. Here is a collection of some of my favorites. There will be many more added to fishgame.com in the coming days. Shaw Grigsby talking about a
ICAST Tackle Show Wrap-Up (Videos) Read More »
Red Ryder Beginnings
Through my rifle’s optics I watched the 14″ steel plate topple over 1000 yards away. A broad grin of satisfaction grew upon my face. It would stay there all day. After touching off literally hundreds of thousands of rounds over
Red Ryder Beginnings Read More »
TFG at ICAST pt. 2
Day of the ICAST tackle show went great for Texas Fish & Game as we gathered videos and photos of many new innovations. Here are a few of my favorites from the day.
TFG at ICAST pt. 2 Read More »
TF&G at ICAST Pt. 1
The Texas Fish & Game staff is at ICAST in Orlando, Fla. Annually the tackle industry meets to showcase its latest innovations and we are here collecting tons of video which is being posted right now. One of the standouts
TF&G at ICAST Pt. 1 Read More »
Proper frog fishing etiquette (video)
Frog fishing is extremely popular in the Texas bass world. There are few things more exciting than seeing a lunker largemouth surface to snatch up a soft plastic frog. In this video bass pro Gerald Swindle talks proper hookset and
Proper frog fishing etiquette (video) Read More »
F-150 truck with recall may have caused fire, death of 2 children yesterday
Yesterday in Austin, a fire killed two children and cause more than $140,000 in damage to the house they were living in. It is probable at this time that the fire was caused by a faulty electrical cruise control switch
F-150 truck with recall may have caused fire, death of 2 children yesterday Read More »
AquaQuad: A Boat with Four Wheel Drive?
If you want a boat like no other with four wheel drive utility, AquaQuad has the ride you’re looking for: the Utility and Exploration vehicle. This unusual outboard-powered machine is a one-of-a-kind waterborne wonder, mixing boat-like size and features with
AquaQuad: A Boat with Four Wheel Drive? Read More »