Mahi on the Menu
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
Getting Out of the Grass for Reds
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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Bonefish Research Advanced In Florida
(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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STAR Releases Tagged Reds Where You Fish
I caught my first-ever oversized redfish on Pleasure Island on Sabine Lake as a junior in high school. At the time, catching a limit of reds in Sabine was a status symbol, as populations had just rebounded well, but catching
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Target STAR Dorado On Weedlines
Dorado (dolphin, mahi mahi) is one of the categories in the offshore division of STAR. Not only are these fish one of the best eating and hardest-fighting but they can earn you prizes if you’re a current CCA member and
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Wade & Kayak Tips For STAR Success
Anglers all along the coast are taking to the water with renewed fervor in hopes of catching a tagged redfish, a big black drum, gafftop or sheephead. It’s STAR Tournament time! While it’s always advantageous to fish out of a
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Federal Red Snapper Season Set To Open
The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters opens June 1. Red snapper fishing is open year-round in Texas state waters. Bag and size limits for federal and state waters will remain unchanged. Regulations for red snapper in
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Tips for Casting a Classic: The Wobbling Gold Spoon
Well okay, the wobbling silver spoon is a classic, too! All too often anglers get caught up with cool new plastics, glittery color patterns, and new-fangled lures that they overlook some very old but very effective lures. This is certainly
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Landing a STAR King Mackerel
June in the Gulf of Mexico is prime time for anglers fishing STAR to reel in a big king mackerel (kingfish). These sleek and powerful fish offer an exhilarating challenge for anglers, and with the right techniques and equipment, you
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STAR Sheepshead Strategies for June
The STAR tournament is known by many families along the coast for amazing scholarship opportunities. One of the scholarship categories that also has an adult division is sheepshead. This month the most productive places to target sheepshead are around jetties.
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Feds Release Private Red & Gray Snapper “Callibrations”
NOAA Fisheries is implementing a final rule for a framework action under the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) to update the private angling red snapper calibration ratios and increase Gulf gray snapper catch limits. The framework
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Federal Waters Close To Shrimping May 15
NOAA Fisheries announces federal waters from 9 to 200 nautical miles off Texas will close to shrimp trawling 30 minutes after official sunset, local time, on May 15, 2024, corresponding to the time Texas closes its state waters to shrimp trawling.
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So, Have You Heard About The Flooding In Our Bays?
So, have you heard about all of the floodwaters pouring into the Upper Coast bays? Of course you have. Intense amounts of rain have caused mega flooding events that are sending billions of gallons of freshwater into the Galveston Bay
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Could the Redfish Wars Return?
Did you know there are forces that have been working to make the redfish a commercially harvested species again for many years? For many years, commercial fishermen targeted redfish heavily with gill nets, purse seines, and other highly effective tools.
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Fly Fishing The Flats Of South Padre
It was an incredible moment. A school of redfish were tailing 40 feet from the boat and as I raised my fly rod to make the first cast I missed the mark by a couple of feet. The reds weren’t
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Here’s How To Catch Specks & Reds In Segrass Beds
Seagrass beds are crucial ecosystems along coastal areas, especially from the Middle Coast down to Lower Laguna Madre. Here are some tips on how to properly target seagrass beds for speckled trout and redfish. Gearing Up: Equip yourself with the
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3 Tips for Trout on Popping Corks
There’s no denying the effectiveness of using popping corks for speckled trout in a number of situations, especially when they’re oriented to grass beds. But how you rig and fish that cork does have an impact on just how many
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AWSC Deploys Second-Ever Camera Tag On A Great White Shark
The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (AWSC) has successfully deployed the second-ever camera tag on a great white shark off the southeast US. Working with charter captain Chip Michalove of Outcast Sportfishing, AWSC scientist Megan Winton was able to clamp the
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Breaking Down Jetty Fishing
Jetty fishing presents anglers with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. From fluctuating tides to the dynamic currents around jetty structures, understanding these elements is crucial for a successful fishing experience. Whether you’re a novice or seasoned angler, mastering
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How To Properly Use Topwaters For Speckled Trout
Mastering the art of topwater fishing for speckled trout requires finesse, timing, and a good understanding of their behavior. Here are some essential tips, including how, and where to fish, along with a comparison of using walkers versus poppers. 1.
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