Texas Fish & Game

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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, […]
February 1, 2018

[Video] Redfish and Largemouth Bass Fishing in the Marsh

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 […]
January 30, 2018

Gearing Up for Lipless Crankbaits (Video)

Here’s an equipment rundown to help bass anglers get the most out of their lipless crankbaits on grass lakes during the winter months.
January 29, 2018

Why Anglers Need a Boarding Ladder (Video)

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 […]
January 20, 2018

Viking’s Robison love of fishing inspires tournament

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 […]
January 18, 2018

What TX Freshwater Fish Hits Harder Than a Bass and Fights Like a Redfish?

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 […]