Shad Rules The new shad laws that Texas Parks and Wildlife put into effect this past April 2017 have been confusing to many of the anglers and boat owners I run with in my fishing ministry and elsewhere. My goal […]
New TPWD Threadfin & Gizzard Shad Rules for Freshwater Lakes in Texas Explained Read More »
Simplifying largemouth bass regulations at 12 public lakes highlight this year’s list of proposed freshwater fishing regulation changes. The potential changes are intended to increase recreational opportunity, make regulations less complex, promote enforcement, and provide for the sound biological management
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For many winters now, the state of Texas has stocked a few hundred thousand bite-sized rainbow trout in urban and suburban ponds. They’re great for any fisherman, young or old, who needs to feel a tight line and can’t get
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I was recently on a guided fishing trip with a guide service on a shallow water fishing trip in a marsh. The guide, we’ll call him “Daniel” for the purpose of this blog, was a traveling guide from Florida with
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Fishing in brackish water is like Christmas morning for me. You never know what you’re going to catch and, whatever it is, It usually makes me smile. Also, whatever bites your lure is going to be playing the game to
Marsh Fishing Tactics: Scoring in Brackish Water Read More »
In addition to my many roles in the outdoor industry, I also serve as “Fish Fillet Team Captain” of my fishing ministry, Cross Water Outfitters. Over my six years of involvement with this Christian men’s ministry, which serves international students,
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Dustin Warncke travels for an action filled fishing trip in the brackish marsh fishing for largemouth bass and redfish. Here are some highlights of the action taken by a GoPro Hero 3. This was the first annual Confluence Writers Summit
[Video] Redfish and Largemouth Bass Fishing in the Marsh Read More »
Here’s an equipment rundown to help bass anglers get the most out of their lipless crankbaits on grass lakes during the winter months.
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If you’re an angler, a boarding ladder is a important piece of safety equipment that can be added to just about any fishing rig. Here are two options. Safety Boarding Ladders One of the best pieces of safety equipment an
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Brian Robison of the Minnesota Vikings just played the biggest game of his career. Although his team couldn’t conquer the Philadelphia Eagles on their home turf, their road to the NFC championship was a valiant one with victory on top
Viking’s Robison love of fishing inspires tournament Read More »
My first encounters with a grinnel (bowfin, choupique, cypress bass, mudfish, dogfish) came fishing the gully down the street from our family home in West Orange. Fishing dead shrimp on the bottom we would routinely catch grinnel in the 3-6
What TX Freshwater Fish Hits Harder Than a Bass and Fights Like a Redfish? Read More »
With the launch of the new year-round participation season Jan. 1, the Toyota ShareLunker Programis debuting a new website and mobile app to facilitate entries and provide anglers with news and updates. “Catching an 8 pound or larger bass is
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Here is the Digital Edition of the 2018 Houston Boat Show Program. Click the Cover Image below (or Click Here) to read this interactive version online: This interactive edition of the 2018 Houston Boat Show program includes a FLOOR PLAN
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The Canyon Reservoir Tailrace, located below Canyon Reservoir on the Guadalupe River, is considered one of the top trout fishing destinations in the United States. To help anglers access the river during the peak of the cool-weather trout fishing season,
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The bream never saw it coming. Guarding its bed, the hand-sized fish swam in circles until a flash of green, black and white burst onto the shallows. Engulfing the bream with one strike and pushing a foot high wall of
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Bass X Spinning rods are for everyone who is big on bass, but not big on budget. The Bass X series provides a comprehensive collection of rods that deliver legendary St. Croix performance at an exceptional value. These rods come with
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After nearly a year of reviewing special largemouth bass regulations in place across the state, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department inland fisheries management staff are considering changes to simplify regulations at 18 public lakes. Inland Fisheries staff previewed the potential
State considering major bass regulation changes Read More »
Did you know it is illegal to transport zebra mussels in Texas? Even if you do not realize you have them on your boat, you can be fined if you transport them to another location. This video shows you how
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The weather is finally starting to cool off and hunting seasons are kicking off all over the state. Now the bass will start working their way to the shallows to feed heavily for the upcoming winter. Fishing is fairly easy
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Recently, I took a 9 hour or so drive to the Buras Marsh Media Bash event in Buras, Louisiana, located deep in the southern part of the state’s marshlands. This event was a unique invitation-only event for media people hosted
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