October 25, 2016

Bowfishing for Grass Carp: Solving an Overpopulation Problem

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 […]

October 11, 2016

Tips for Catching Fall Bass

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 […]

October 7, 2016

Football Jigs

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 […]

October 6, 2016

Punching the “Hay” for Fall Largemouth Bass

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 […]

October 4, 2016

SWIMBAITS- The Ultimate Imitator

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 […]

September 28, 2016

Carolina Rig: The Do Nothing Fish Finder

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 […]

September 27, 2016

Toyota ShareLunker Bass Season Begins Oct 1

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 […]

September 23, 2016

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