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September 14, 2022

5 Tips for Catching More King Mackerel

King mackerel are awesome predators, awesome fighters, and awesome on the grill. You want to catch more of them? Of course you do! Put these five king-catching tips into play, to boost your catch rate. Stick […]
September 13, 2022

Leaders for Yellowfin Tuna

When it comes to catching yellowfin tuna, many anglers use heavy leaders of two hundred pound test or more. Others use barely-visible 30-pound test. Obviously, different sizes are appropriate for different rigs and different styles of […]
August 24, 2022

Tips for Fishing on Party Boats

Party boats are a great way for boatless anglers to get off the piers and beaches, and out on the water. Fishing from a party boat is not, however, anything like fishing from shore or even […]
August 24, 2022

Ballyhoo Rigging Tips

If you fish offshore, you’ve almost certainly rigged a ballyhoo or two… or a few thousand. Ballyhoo are the number-one all-around trolled bait, whether they’re rigged naked or behind a skirt. Either way, good ballyhoo rigging […]
August 23, 2022

10 Foot Plus Rogue Waves Endanger Anglers In Texas Bays

Ever seen a 10 foot wave that went across an entire section of Corpus Christi Bay? How about an even bigger wave with a sheer wall that nearly took out two anglers near Port O’Connor? Then […]
August 16, 2022

Tips for Jigging for Flounder

Jigging for flounder is a ton of fun, and can be every bit as effective as fishing bait. In fact, in some situations it can be even more effective than bait. Ready to bump bottom and […]
August 11, 2022

Shark for Dinner: Atlantic Sharpnose

Atlantic sharpnose sharks are common in the Gulf, and while they might not be the biggest or most exciting sharks to catch, they have an unusual characteristic that makes them a prime target: they taste good! […]
August 10, 2022

Cobia Gear: Choose Wisely

People talk about fish that punch above their class, but there’s no species that can compare to cobia when it comes to being shocked by how the fish fights. It’s particularly odd because sometimes cobia allow […]
August 9, 2022

The Best Inshore Saltwater Fishing Lure in the World

What’s the best inshore saltwater fishing lure in the world? Ask 10 different anglers and you’ll get 10 different answers. Some lures have more specific applications than others, some shine in specific conditions, and some are […]
August 1, 2022

How to Choose the Best Speargun

How To Choose The Best Speargun Spearfishing is one of the modern hobbies that’s becoming increasingly popular. Aside from the joy this adventure brings to the hunter, it is also a great way to exercise one’s […]