Which knot is “best”? Naturally, that depends entirely upon the application. And quite often it seems like anglers are a bit overly concerned about exactly which knot is best for what purpose. Truth be told you can learn a few
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*Updated 7/009/24 On July 4, four people were injured by a shark in the surf at South Padre Island. Here’s what we know about this shark attack victims. A 35-year-old male from La Vernia, Texas: Required surgery In stable condition
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Most people target cobia (ling, crab-eaters, etc.) by sight fishing and a few like chumming them up, but what about trolling? Fewer people troll, which is a shame because this tactic is not only effective, it allows you to cover
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Just about every angler out there knows docks provide cover that fish often gravitate to. In many different waterways they’re a good target, and in some they’re the prime target. But, are all docks created equally? Heck no. Use these
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The Texas State Parks Pass, which gives passholders and their guests unlimited free day-use access to all 88 Texas State Parks, is increasing its annual price from $70 to $95 on Sept. 1. This is only the second time the
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Texas Parks and Wildlife’s (TPWD) Artificial Reef Program, in partnership with the nonprofit organization Friends of Sabine Reef, added a fourth artificial reef site to the Sabine Pass area June 27 and June 28. This new 20-acre reef, named HI-54
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Few situations are more fun than encountering a school of Spanish mackerel or bluefish that are churning the water, busting through hapless bait-balls. One that is even more fun, however, is finding a mixed school that includes both species tearing
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A note from CCA Texas Advocacy Director Shane Bonnot: We would like to let our CCA Texas members know about, and encourage to attend, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) Meeting. It will take place from Monday, June 24
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Fishing along the Texas Coast is one of the most exciting and rewarding things an angler can do. The biodiversity of sporting species gives anglers ample opportunities to score on big fish ranging from redfish to ling. But anglers need
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Black drum are an overlooked species in the STAR tournament. Tagged reds grab the headlines and many with kids focus on sheepshead and gafftop but black drum are just as much an important part of the tournament. The key with
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A few years ago I introduced the F.L.E.X. Fishing system, a dedicated plan to catching big fish of any species. F.L.E.X. stands for Focus-Learn-Eleminate-Experience and it has revolutionized my personal fishing. I am working on a giveaway for this system
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Fried Stingray with Garlic and Lemon Ingredients: For the Stingray: 1 large stingray wing (approximately 2 lbs) Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup cornmeal 2 eggs 2 tablespoons milk Vegetable oil for frying For the
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In case you think snapper access is bad in Gulf waters check this out. NOAA Fisheries just announced they are unable to manage success: Despite a biomass of South Atlantic red snapper greater than any time in history, the 2024
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Have you ever wondered if we will ever have new records for the most sought-after species? Record fish are of course elusive. Records don’t change every year or as you’re about to see every decade. At some point it seems
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Catching snapper in the Gulf of Mexico is not the most challenging prospect. Pull up to an oil rig, sink some squid and chances are you will get hit. Catching big red snapper, however, can be a real challenge. Here
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Crankbaits are an overlooked tool in the arsenal of an angler’s pursuit of redfish. Anglers focusing on the tagged redfish division of STAR might consider using crankbaits as they are not only highly effective but allow you to cover lots
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If there’s any form of fishing more exhilarating than sight fishing for cobia, we can’t imagine what it is. Spotting the fish, presenting the bait or lure, and watching the predator attack is just about as exciting as it gets.
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You want to catch a big ‘ol mahi-mahi and grill up some steaks for dinner? Of course you do – who wouldn’t?! Fortunately, most of the time mahi are relatively cooperative fish that are willing to bite and travel in
Who doesn’t love fishing a nice grass flat when reds are the target? No one. Grassbeds are a prime zone to find these fish rooting around for small crabs and baitfish to munch. At times, however, those grasses seem bereft
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(BTT) scientists made significant progress during the 2023-24 bonefish spawning season in documenting a suspected pre-spawning aggregation (PSA) site near Key West, FL. BTT’s research in the Lower Florida Keys builds on its previous work in the Upper Keys, where BTT
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