TPWD Winter Stocking Effort Underway at over 100 Sites AUSTIN – These stockings won’t be found hanging by the chimney, but they’ll still bring plenty of joy this winter to boys and girls of all ages. The Texas Parks and […]
‘Tis the Season for Rainbow Trout Fishing in Texas Read More »
Several years ago, Texas Park and Wildlife granted the city of Austin a permit to stock grass carp in Lake Austin in an effort to counter the rapid growth of hydrilla on the lake. Now those of us who have
Bowfishing for Grass Carp: Solving an Overpopulation Problem Read More »
Roger Bacon knows Texas bass fishing. The longtime Sam Rayburn guide has spent many years not only guiding clients but fishing a variety of highly competitive tournament circuits. In this video Roger shares strategies for catching big bass during the
Tips for Catching Fall Bass Read More »
Let’s talk about one of the best big bass baits on the planet, the Football Jig. They can imitate a crawfish, bream or any number of natural forage that swim or crawl in your Texas body of water. You can
It is all about available cover. Large Texas reservoirs have many coves, fingers and shorelines and in any given area the best cover will be the area that draws in the bass, particular during the summer and early fall period
Punching the “Hay” for Fall Largemouth Bass Read More »
There are few baits that look as realistic as swimbaits. We often hear talk of what a jig, worm, beaver, or brush hog looks like to a fish and who really knows. But, we all know exactly what the swimbait
SWIMBAITS- The Ultimate Imitator Read More »
Story and photos by Shane Smith Ok, let’s go ahead and call it what it is. The Carolina Rig is an extremely effective way to find and catch bass anywhere in the country. However, it is one of the most
Carolina Rig: The Do Nothing Fish Finder Read More »
TPWD implementing program changes to optimize spawning success AUSTIN – For over 30 years, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Toyota ShareLunker Program has created awareness of the value of catch-and-release fishing, provided 13 pounds or heavier largemouth bass
Toyota ShareLunker Bass Season Begins Oct 1 Read More »
Bass fishing and the tournaments that grew out of them have come a long way in a relatively short time. Now, FLW Tournaments has teamed up with WJ Lindeque CC, of Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, to begin sanctioning FLW bass-fishing
South Africa to host FLW Tournaments Read More »
I grew up with a love of fishing and part of that came from my family. Both of my grandfathers were avid freshwater and saltwater fisherman and my father fished many freshwater B.A.S.S tournaments all through my formative years up through
Panfish 101: Getting Your Kids Hooked on Fishing Read More »
Ranking the top Texas lakes for Smallmouth Bass. When bass anglers dream bronze fish, it’s only natural for their minds to wander northward to famed hotspots such as lakes Erie, St. Clair, Champlain, Sturgeon Bay and the St. Lawrence River,
Smallmouth Show Down Read More »
Anglers targeting prized Guadalupe bass now have greater access to prime fishing along three Central Texas rivers, thanks to temporary leased access agreements between private landowners and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). The leased access sites are located
Leased Access Areas Open for Guadalupe Bass Anglers Read More »
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
Topwaters Texas Style Read More »
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,
Crankbaits – Deep Cranking Simplified Read More »
In case you haven’t been outside this summer, in Texas it is HOT, like really HOT. Most fisherman have already put up their fishing gear and have started getting ready for dove and deer season. However, the “dog days” of
Late Summer Bassin Texas Style Read More »
The Lost Art of Honor on the Water…and on the Ramp When it comes to fishing, nothing chafes my line like the disrespectful jerk who sees you catch one or two fish and then attempts to hedge in on the
I’ll always remember my daughter’s first experience with punch bait. She was 17 at the time and was way more into guys and cheerleading than she was whiskered fish. Her snooty reaction when I cracked open the lid on the
Catfish with a Punch: Pro Tips for Going After Summer Catfish Read More »
The search for zebra mussels is now part of the boating culture not only in Texas, but in freshwater water bodies across the United States. In Texas, the latest lakes are classified as infested with zebra mussels: Texoma, Ray Roberts, Lewisville,
Top Rivers and Lakes for Bowfishing Bowfishing is quickly becoming popular among sportsmen in Texas as well as nationwide. It combines the thrill of hunting with the skill of archery as well as the sport of fishing. The excitement of multiple
Aim Low, Think Big: Top Rivers and Lakes for Bowfishing Read More »
Did you know there were 16,000 peacock bass in Texas? Well, there were—back in the late 70’s and early 80’s. In fact, these fish were planted in lakes Alcoa, Coleto Creek, and Bastrop. Unfortunately, they didn’t take. I say it’s
Peacock Bass in… Texas??? Read More »
