General Outdoor

“Andy Packmore at Fishing Tackle Unlimited mentioned a fly that reds never refused,” said Scott Null, a fishing guide that specializes in sight fishing for redfish. “I’d heard that line many times and dismissed it. I already had my favorites.

Capt. Bill Watkins reports that the fishing on Sabine Lake is good between the cold fronts. “This past week we had some really good weather and the trout and reds responded. Not catching any monster trout but a lot of

Capt. Jim West (409-996-3054) reports that the recent rains gave Trinity Bay a double dose of freshwater on the north end, same with East Bay up by the Wildlife Refuge. “There are some fish caught over at the Kemah-Seabrook Flats

The Colorado River, normally a hot spot to fish at this time of the year has been producing some fish says Capt. Tommy Countz (281-450-4037). “Also they are catching fish making long drifts in the Raymond Shoal area,” continues Countz.

s “It’s been good if you get into the mud, but other than that it has been real spotty,” claims Capt. Paul Marcaccio (281-788-4041) in describing the fishing in the Galveston Bay complex before the recent frontal passage. “Anglers are

A proposal, Amendment 40, is afloat for setting the red snapper season length for this coming year. The proposal as it is now written suggests dividing the annual quota of red snapper allowed to recreational anglers between those fishing from

Capt. Bill Watkins (409-673-9211) says Sabine Lake fishing has been good when you catch it between the fronts. “The fish are there. If you will just look and work at it, you will catch fish.” He says the whole lake

Capt. Jack McPartland (361-290-6302) reports redfish and black drum has been good in the Rockport area. “The big blacks are here, the big monster blacks, the catch and release blacks,” says McPartland. “Usually I have some customers who want to

Volunteers are needed Feb. 20-March 1 to assist in the coast-wide effort to remove the numerous traps that have been lost or abandoned since last year’s cleanup. PHOTO CREDIT: TPWD This year, to help facilitate cleanup efforts around Sabine Lake,

Where can you find big trout at this time of the year in Sabine Lake? Adam Jaynes, Just Fish Sabine Guide Service and a frequent contributor to Sabine Lake Hot Spots says, “Look for baitfish action.” “There are all the

These cold, wet and sometimes windy winter months along the Texas coast are a good time to target sheepshead. The sheepshead might not have the attraction of the favorite three inshore fish – speckled trout, redfish and flounder – but

  After getting a close look at the determined creature that attacked his boat three times, a Gulf of Mexico charter fisherman said he’s convinced it was a great white shark. “I got a good look,” Scott Fitzgerald said of

  Have you seen what’s new in trolling motors? Minn Kota Ulterra will make you look twice. It stows and deploys itself automatically. It will do more than that. Check the YouTube video of an angler launching his boat and

Scott Alford, a Houston lawyer, and an avid tarpon angler is working on generating funding to purchase 2,000 streamer tags, get them into the hands of tarpon anglers and fishing guides, and set up an online reporting site and database

What lure should you be tying on the end of your line for big trout? Guide Paul Marcaccio (281-788-4041) suggested the MirrOlure 5 inch shad or the Bass Assassin 5 inch shad, but his favorite is the Corky Devil with

  I wonder if you used this mullet as bait, how big the fish would be that takes it? This mullet was collected and released by TPWD fishery biologists in a gill net survey on Galveston Bay during the fall

TPWD reports trout catches fair on the shorelines with Corkies and Catch 2000s; fair redfish action around drains while using shrimp. Sheepshead and black drum action is good at the jetty on live shrimp. Guide, Capt. Eddie Hernandez (409-673-3100, www.goldenhookguide.com)

  If you are interested in getting in on the flounder run, Capt. Jack McPartland (361-290-6302) says the action has been pretty good along the middle coast. “At this time of the year when we are having the run, almost

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council reminds recreational anglers that red grouper, greater amberjack, and gray triggerfish will reopen January 1, 2015. Red grouper has a 20 inch total length size limit. The bag limit will remain 4-fish per person until

  One of the great things about fishing and hunting is the uncertainty factor. Take for example the duck hunting trip Tommy Countz went on early this week. Countz is a well known Texas middle coast fishing guide. He was