You may remember that I spent a good deal of last year observing a black drum’s behavior (see Black Drum Observations) in a very large aquarium. Well, that super-cool fish unfortunately met his demise when he attempted to eat one […]
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A few weeks ago I was invited to go fishing with my friends Lucas and Wyatt Pelt. We caught several redfish and Lucas and I ended up talking about our mutual love of fish sandwiches so we decided to go
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The Coast Guard medevaced a 36-year-old female from the Galveston Jetty in Galveston, Texas, last Monday. Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received a medevac request at 3:49 p.m. from Galveston Emergency Medical Services stating a 36-year-old female sustained an injury to her leg. The
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Schooling reds can move super fast during fall months and keeping up with them can be challenging. Here are some tips to put more fast-moving schooling reds in the box. Preparation for this kind of fishing begins at home. Make up a
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The International Game Fish Association has announced several new world records. They range from popular species to obscure ones but all show tremendous fish. To learn more click here. Robertson’s Arctic Char On August 1, 2024, Julian Hart Robertson IV
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Sometimes catching quality-sized speckled trout means focusing on the small things. Back early in my career while fishing with Capt. Skip James and Mike Tennian of L&S Lures, I headed to the banks between Whisky Bayou and the Pines on Sabine Lake
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NOAA Fisheries is proposing new logbook requirements for vessel owners holding specific HMS permits, including Charter/Headboat, Atlantic Tunas General category, and Swordfish General Commercial permits. Additionally, the proposal includes modifications to reporting options for private recreational vessel owners with HMS
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You know times have changed (for the better) when anglers are complaining that most of the redfish they catch are too big for the slot. And I am not talking in the surf during the bull red run or even
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The annual closed season for the recreational and commercial harvest of southern flounder, from October 15 through November 30 of each year, is approaching. This statewide closure for Southern Flounder is for all sectors and all gear types, including any
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Spotting flotsam far out at sea is a mahi angler’s dream, and often when we spot that something special, it comes in the form of weed paddies or weedlines. Treat the situation right and you could go home with loaded
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Texas anglers are sometimes caught off-guard by the unusual and often large prey items speckled trout are found consuming. These opportunistic predators, though typically feeding on shrimp and smaller baitfish, have been documented eating unexpected meals such as large crabs,
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The regional management plan of the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission (GSMFC) sheds light on an often-misunderstood aspect of speckled trout behavior: feeding. It shows that one researcher examined stomach volumes and concluded that spotted seatrout fed more heavily in
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Flounder Revolution is seeking conservation-minded flounder fishermen. And from Sept. 24 through Oct. 4 we’re making a special offer. The general rule is all anglers who catch, release and photo flounder 20-23 inches get the Catch, Release & Conserve Award
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Catching specks when it’s hot out is no easy task, but it’s certainly doable. On certain days, it can even force the fish to congregate in cooler areas, making them easier to locate. As a general rule, start your days
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While they may be the same species, there are some major differences in targeting slots compared to bull redfish. Here are some quick tips that will help you hunt for the true giants. Search Deeper Waters When fishing for reds,
You’ll find sheepshead in the shallows more often than most anglers think, especially in the spring and fall when temperatures are moderate. It’s a phenomenal backup plan when targeting other inshore species because more often than not they’re close by,
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Tossing jigs for flounder is extremely effective and a ton of fun. Let’s take a look at three tips that will have you flinging in flatties left and right. Go Heavy When targeting flounder, use heavier jigheads than you would
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met in Biloxi, Mississippi, August 19-22, 2024. Three new Council members, Juan ‘John’ Sanchez, Troy Frady, and Jason Osborne, and two returning Council members, J.D. Dugas and Billy Broussard, were inducted for a
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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Secretary Madison Sheahan sent a letter to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commissioners requesting them to consider expanding recreational and commercial opportunities for sharks for Louisiana sportsmen. The Secretary recommends eliminating the recreational size and bag
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One of the best times to catch flounder is now! Very few anglers other than we real hardcore flounder fans target them other than during the “fall run” which is the migration from the bays into the Gulf of Mexico.
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