Here’s part three of our 2024 ICAST tackle recap featuring key items that caught our eye on the show floor. Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Rod: Meet the NEW Ugly Stik GX2, designed for enhanced toughness and performance. Known for its
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Here’s part two of our look at the new tackle innovations at the 2024 ICAST Show in Orlando, Fla. SPRO JC Elite MG Baitcasting Freshwater Reels: The Jason Christie Signature Model Casting Reel from Spro features a magnesium body and
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Here’s part one of our recap of the standout products that caught Texas Fish & Game’s eye at the 2024 ICAST show in Orlando, Fla. Turtle Box Gen 2: The Turtle Box Gen 2 is a highly durable and portable
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Micro fishing, the pursuit of catching small fish like minnows, has gained popularity among angling enthusiasts who seek a unique and challenging experience. This niche sport involves using ultra-light tackle and specialized techniques to target fish that are often no
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How to Sell Used Hunting and Fishing Gear: Maximizing Value for Your Equipment Introduction As a seasoned hunter, you likely have an assortment of gear that has accumulated over the years. From firearms and optics to clothing and accessories, these
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Triumph on Father’s Day! Forget the necktie; the only thing Dad likes to tie is a lure or hook to the end of his fishing line. Trust us on this one and best your brothers’ and sisters’ lesser Father’s
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Dad’s Favorite Dad’s favorite. The phrase can refer to his preferred recreational activity, or, perhaps, your ongoing aspiration to be recognized as his preferred offspring. In the event that fishing is, in fact, Dad’s favorite (or anywhere high up on
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Introducing Wired2Fish Coffee: Fuel Your Passion for Fishing with Every Sip! Attention all anglers, enthusiasts, and coffee lovers! Check out Wired2Fish Coffee and its unique drinkware for Dad this year. Designed for those who live and breathe fishing, Wired2Fish Coffee’s
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5 Must-Have Apps for Every Fisherman’s Phone Opinions vary widely on the role of technology in fishing. Some argue that to truly appreciate angling, one must detach from all distractions, smartphones included. This perspective holds water, as fishing is fundamentally
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Call them ling, cobia, crab-eaters, or whatever you’d like, there’s no doubt that these hard-fighting, top-tasting fish are a prime target for anglers. Chumming is one way to get them, but many anglers prefer sight-casting or trolling when they’re going
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I admit I’m no fly fishing sharpie, and though I’ve tried fly fishing many times I always quickly gravitate back to my spinning gear. That’s mostly because I’ve never found it necessary to make it harder to catch fish –
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Catching mahi-mahi is always fun, but it’s on light gear that catching these fish really becomes a ball. Few fish will jump, change direction, and peel drag the way mahi can, and on 20-pound spinning gear you’ll have your hands
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Jug fishing may not require the finesse of jigging a quarter-ounce lure, nor have the sporting appeal of catching a 20-pound fish on 10-pound test, but it’s certainly a winning move in the fun department. There’s nothing quite like pedaling
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Embrak on a fishing journey like never before with JH Jig Rods from JH Custom Performance Rods. They are a testament to the perfect blend of strength, precision and innovation. Crafted for the avid angler seeking the ultimate saltwater experience
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Anglers throughout Texas established fishing records through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Angler Recognition Program (ARP) in 2023, highlighted by one of the most notable — six-year-old Ernst Toepfer V becoming the youngest Elite Angler in program history. Toepfer earned
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Getting Physical on the Water and in the Field Feature Story by PAUL FUZINSKI LISTEN: (3 minutes, 32 seconds) THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS of both hunting and fishing always catch up to us, most often when we are in the middle
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Innovative Fly Tactics for BIG Pond Bass Feature Story by CHESTER MOORE LISTEN: (2 minutes, 42 seconds) POND BASS FISHING with fly gear might not be the most conventional approach, but for those who seek excitement and challenges beyond
SABINE LAKE & PASS Reported by CAPT. EDDIE HERNANDEZ Email Eddie Hernandez at ContactUs@fishgame.com Springing into Action LISTEN: (2 Min, 58 Sec) SPRING IS JUST AROUND the corner, and I for one could not be happier. The months of March
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GALVESTON Reported by CAPT. DEREK YORK Email Derek York at spotstalkerfishing@yahoo.com The Fun of Exploratory Fishing LISTEN: (2 Min, 47 Sec) GROWING UP AS A KID in Oklahoma, I spent most of my time fishing from the bank as I
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MATAGORDA Reported by CAPT. MARK TALASEK Email Mark Talasek at MarkTalasek@sbcglobal.com No Time to Hibernate LISTEN: (2 Min, 37 Sec) I HOPE EVERYONE is doing good after being cooped up indoors for the winter. I would never make a good
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