Nothing makes a fiberglass boat look uglier than rust streaks. And no matter how well built a boat is (including the use of 316-grade stainless steel for all the fittings) sooner or later those icky streaks are going to show […]
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If you’re anything like me you like to fish everything from sweetwater to bluewater, but can’t afford an entire fleet of fishing boats. Truth be told, if money was no object we’d each own three, four, or maybe even five
Small but Sturdy: 3 Little Fishing Boats that can Handle Big Water Read More »
If you want to rig your boat for serious fishing, gobs of rodholders are a must. But all rodholders are not created equal. Some are sturdy, some are weak; some allow you to spread your lines as you like, and
Rigging Your boat for Serious Fishing: Rodholders Read More »
Giant salvinia is attacking Texas lakes and rivers. This invasive plant restricts fishing, boating and swimming and causes devastating environmental and economic damage. All it takes is one small piece left on your boat, trailer or gear to infest another
First it was Zebra Mussels; now it’s Giant Salvinia Read More »
Most inshore anglers realize that boat handling plays a key role in how successful they are at catching fish. Positioning the boat for casting, noises created by the boat, and setting up for drifts are all important things we worry
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Emil J. Krejci Jr., 54, set a new state saltwater record with his 412-pound, 97-inch swordfish caught June 29 while fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Krejci. Before, the unrestricted record catch was 374.80 pounds and 95-inch-long and was made
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Join Texas Fish & Game Magazine as we recap all the exciting action from the 2016 American Sportfishing Association’s ICAST show from sunny Orlando, Florida. ICAST, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, is the premier showcase for the latest innovations
Abu Garcia with Josh Bertrand – Bait Casters – ICAST 2016 Read More »
The Birds & Bees N 0, we aren’t talking about the fun stuff today. When I say birds and bees, I’m talking about the goddang $!*# birds, and those *$@! flying insects. They do a number on our boats. Just this afternoon,
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The greater sage grouse has bedeviled Texas oil and gas companies trying to drill in the high plains of the western United States for more than a decade. In September Interior Secretary, Sally Jewell announced that her agency would not
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Did you know there were 16,000 peacock bass in Texas? Well, there were—back in the late 70’s and early 80’s. In fact, these fish were planted in lakes Alcoa, Coleto Creek, and Bastrop. Unfortunately, they didn’t take. I say it’s
Peacock Bass in… Texas??? Read More »
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Arrest Now, Ticket Later A Travis County game warden was checking bank fishermen on Lake Austin when one fisherman attempted to leave prior to being
Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden Field Notes June 2016 Read More »
What would you think if there was a toxic waste site leaking harmful dioxin into the bays and estuaries where you fish and crab? The bad news is that there is just such a site already contaminating Galveston Bay. Dioxin
CCA Action Alert – Toxic Waste Threat to Galveston Bay Read More »
There are some accessories you just have to have for your truck or other vehicle. This is especially true when you hunt and fish the way many of us do here in Texas. Up until recently, I have never owned
Husky Liners WeatherBeater Series – A Texas Tested Review Read More »
If you waterfowl hunt, there’s a good chance you take your dog (or dogs) out on your boat with you. This is, IMHO, a huge part of the experience of hunting. We love our dogs, we love to work them,
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The first annual Waco Outdoor Expo, featuring an On The Water Boat Show, will be held July 9th-10th at McLane Stadium in Waco along the Brazos River. Sponsors of the event and featured vendors will include Marine Outlet, Fun Town
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Listen to the Podcast About this Article Hiring an guide or outfitter on a hunting, fishing, bowfishing or other adventure is often a way to learn more about a sporting pursuit if you are new to it or just looking
Top 10 Things to Look for When Hiring a Hunting or Fishing Guide or Outfitter Read More »
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Stuck in the Mud Val Verde County game wardens patrolling the Rio Grande River encountered a Spanish goat stuck in deep mud along the bank.
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Does freshwater runoff affect the Matagorda Bay system? “The west end East Bay salinity almost never changes,” says long time Matagorda fishing guide, Tommy Countz. “First time I ever seen this,” continued Countz, “drift fishing down on the east end,
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OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA It’s always been the conventional wisdom that you should buy a new car at the end of the month when dealers and salespeople are fighting to meet their sales quotas. I don’t know if it is actually
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On an outboard powered fishing boat, the fuel filter is an imperative item to maintain—yet many of us ignore that filter for years on end. Big mistake. It not only protects your engine from any crud that makes its way
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