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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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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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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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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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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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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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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For years when people asked me what leader I used for light tackle fishing, I scoffed and said “none!” You can tie just about any lure directly to green or blue braid, and the fish just don’t seem to care
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Spoons might not be the first lure that comes to mind when targeting speckled trout, but overlooking them is a mistake. While soft plastics and topwaters dominate most anglers’ tackle boxes, spoons remain one of the most versatile and effective
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While working on a story on great white shark lookalikes, I came across an interesting note. While researching makos, I kept seeing, “up to 19 feet” as length which just boggled my mind. After all, that’s super-sized great white shark
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Shark Photos I’m working on some future content and looking for historic photos of great white sharks, makos and porbeagles that were caught in the Gulf of Mexico. This would also include taxidermy and shark jaws. Looking back at a
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Triumph on Father’s Day! Forget the necktie; the only thing Dad likes to tie is a lure or hook to the end of his fishing line. Trust us on this one and best your brothers’ and sisters’ lesser Father’s
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Plenty of anglers opt to stay on dry land – indoors – when the weatherman is calling for rain. This is a mistake. A big mistake. Don the foul weather gear and hit the water when liquid sunshine is falling,
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Springtime on the Texas coast is an overlooked time for catching flounder. The “spring flounder run” is when flounder enter the bays from the Gulf of Mexico. We are on the tail end of that now, meaning flounder are pretty
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5 Must-Have Apps for Every Fisherman’s Phone Opinions vary widely on the role of technology in fishing. Some argue that to truly appreciate angling, one must detach from all distractions, smartphones included. This perspective holds water, as fishing is fundamentally
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Researchers put a camera tag on a great white shark. As they watched the shark during a 24-hour period, they were shocked when the huge shark took quite a bit of time chasing a small flounder. A scientist from the
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Recently published research from scientists at Texas A&M, partly funded by Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, provides information important for the management of juvenile tarpon habitats in Texas, and builds on our understanding of adult tarpon migrations. Juvenile Tarpon in Texas
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Friends for Wishes Brings Fishing for Wishes to the Coastal Bend for the 3rd year. Fishing tournaments can be held for a plethora of reasons. When looking at fundraising tournaments they can be for individuals, families, conservation, scholarships, and more.
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During its March 28 meeting, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) Commission approved a tag system for harvesting oversized spotted seatrout. This new tag will allow anglers to harvest one oversized spotted seatrout greater than 28 inches with the purchase of
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Call them ling, cobia, crab-eaters, or whatever you’d like, there’s no doubt that these hard-fighting, top-tasting fish are a prime target for anglers. Chumming is one way to get them, but many anglers prefer sight-casting or trolling when they’re going
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