New Year’s Day represents new beginnings, and for the Toyota ShareLunker Program, it’s the launch of the program’s 39th season. Anglers from across Texas and the nation will visit the world class fisheries across the state and cast their lines
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The holiday season is just around the corner and with it comes the annual Texas winter tradition of trout fishing at waterbodies across the state. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will begin stocking thousands of rainbow trout Nov. 27,
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POTTSBORO, Texas- On Monday Nov. 11, the Striper Express Guide Service hosted its annual Veteran’s Day fishing tournament on Lake Texoma. Bill Carey has been organizing the event for over 20 years for both veterans and active military. “We started
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Sight fishing in shallow waters is gaining popularity among anglers due to its unique challenges and rewarding experiences. Success in this sport heavily depends on using the right gear, which enhances visibility and precision. Among the essential tools, polarized sunglasses
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In a lifetime of exploring Pennsylvania’s spectacular Susquehanna River, Joe Raymond had never seen a smallmouth bass like this one. So, when the renowned fishing guide recently set the hook into a 7-pound, 24-inch beast, his fishing buddy Tom Mills watched Raymond’s
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Bassmaster has announced the Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship scored by TourneyX will be held on Lake Fork in Yantis, Texas, as part of the festivities surrounding the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Jockey Outdoors in
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We’re talking about the First Annual National Brian Sowers Legacy CRAPPIE Tournament and Scholarship Dinner happening October 4th and 5th in East Texas. The voice of Crappie fishing, Brian Sowers, was known by many anglers as he participated and ran
Tournament Prize Money $75,000 For Crappie Fishing Read More »
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)’s Habitat and Angler Access Program (HAAP) supplies funding for projects that develop and increase shoreline and bank fishing access as well as restore and enhance fish habitat in Texas’ public inland waters. The HAAP
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Last weekend I had the opportunity to spend some time fly fishing on Toledo Bend Reservoir with Captain Steve Stubbe, affectionately known as “Capt. Scooby.” A renowned custom rod maker, fishing guide, and fly-fishing expert, Capt. Scooby is the mastermind
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Back in March we reported on Kyle Hall catching a monstrous 15-pound, 13-ounce bass at O.H. Ivie. That fish was one of the highlights of this year’s Toyota Sharelunker program and shows what a hot streak Ivie has been on.
World Record Florida Bass Caught At O.H. Ivie Read More »
If you enjoy fishing or cruising the ocean with your friends and family for extended periods, a T-top is an excellent addition to your boat. These additions are metal frames mounted to the center of a ship with a hard
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According to data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), over 70% of freshwater lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and wetlands (by acreage) and over 42% of creeks, rivers, and streams (by mileage) are considered too polluted for primary contact recreation, such as swimming. On
Nearly Half of Texas Rivers Are Too Polluted For Swimming Read More »
Biologists from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) have completed an innovative study that tracked the movement and behaviors of largemouth bass at Toledo Bend Reservoir and Lake Fork. The goal of the multi-year initiative, which launched in 2020,
TPWD Completes Groundbreaking Bass Tracking Study Read More »
Crappie are arguably the best-tasting freshwater fish. Everyone loves crappie so we put together a couple of cool crappie recipes that we hope you enjoy. Pan-Fried Crappie Ingredients 4 crappie fillets 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black
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The Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Jockey Outdoors, will return to Fort Worth for fishing’s biggest event of the year. Dubbed the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing, this tournament is estimated to draw crowds approaching 150,000 to Fort Worth as
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A bull shark has reportedly been caught in the Guadalupe River. According to a report from MySA.com TikTok user Jonathanguayo5 encountered a shark in the Guadalupe River on Saturday, May 4. The video shows Jonathan’s fishing companion reel in the small bull shark traveling
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“Mr. Crappie” is the perfect nickname for Wally Marshall. Yes, he has his own line of top-selling crappie fishing videos, a television show and dozens of crappie-related fishing products to his name. But the man lives, eats and breathes crappie
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When Bois d’Arc Lake in Fannin County officially opened for use in April, Texas got its first major reservoir in more than 30 years. But early results indicate anglers may have a budding new fishing haven as well, thanks to
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Inland Fisheries Division Corpus Christi District recently launched an effort to rebuild the fishery at Lake Dunlap. The reservoir was refilled with water in the fall after a dam-failure repair, but years of
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Triumph on Father’s Day! Forget the necktie; the only thing Dad likes to tie is a lure or hook to the end of his fishing line. Trust us on this one and best your brothers’ and sisters’ lesser Father’s
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