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March 22, 2018

Back-to-Back Bassmaster Classics Makes Star Out of Ranger Pro Jordan lee

 Ranger pro anglers take top five spots. If Jordan Lee’s star was rising last year when he won the 2017 Bassmaster Classic on Texas’ Lake Conroe, you might say it went supernova as he claimed his […]
March 21, 2018

Peacock Bass And Nile Perch Stocked in Texas? Musky Too!

In the past Texas Parks & Wildlife Department officials has stocked some species that (unfortunately) did not take off and below are list of some of those stockings including peacock bass. *Tarpon (34 total stocked in […]
March 8, 2018

Review: COAST Polysteel 600 Flashlight

As a hunter and fisherman, I rely on flashlights for my very common nighttime excursions out in the woods or on the water. I am also hard on my gear and need it to keep up […]
March 2, 2018

Podcast: Live from the Houston Fishing Show with a Texas Fish & Game Special Offer

This is a short podcast live on location highlighting the 43rd Annual Houston Fishing Show at the George R. Brown (GRB) Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Check out the Houston Fishing Show TF&G Special Offer: *3 […]
March 1, 2018

New TPWD Threadfin & Gizzard Shad Rules for Freshwater Lakes in Texas Explained

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 […]
March 1, 2018

TPWD Proposes Changes to 12 Public Lake Largemouth Bass Regulations

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 […]
February 22, 2018

Chasing Texas Rainbow Trout

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 […]
February 15, 2018

What Not to Do With Your Bay Boat in Shallow Water: An Expensive Mistake

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 […]
February 6, 2018

Marsh Fishing Tactics: Scoring in Brackish Water

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 […]
February 6, 2018

Bubba Blade Knives Texas Tested Review

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, […]