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May 24, 2022

Soft Plastic Lure Colors: Top Three Picks

When it comes to soft plastics, there are about a million and one colors and color patterns to choose from. Of course, it’s no secret that many are made more to catch your eye at the […]
May 17, 2022

Tagged Reds and STAR 2022

THE 2022 CCA-TEXAS State of Texas Anglers Rodeo (STAR) runs May 28 to September 5. This is the chief membership drive for CCA-Texas, and it spans the entire Texas Gulf Coast. It offers members the chance […]
May 17, 2022

The End Game: Tips for Landing More Fish

It’s often said that 90-percent of the fish that get away are lost in the first few moments or the last few moments of the fight. Quite often that’s true. And while you can’t do much […]
May 10, 2022

The Truth about Braid VS. Mono Line Stretch

There’s a whole lot of “information” out there on the internet about the difference between line stretch when it comes to braid vs. mono. Line manufacturers put out some info on this topic, too, but whenever […]
April 26, 2022

Tips for Better Bailing

You’ve been on the ocean for hours without a single bite, when you spot it: a board, cargo net, or a refrigerator floating on the surface. Heck, it doesn’t mater what it is. If you see […]
April 19, 2022

Targeting Sheepshead from a Kayak

Sheepshead – AKA convict fish, thanks to their black bars – are a great fighting fish that goes well on the dinnerplate, but they can also be a frustrating target. Recently, my son David schooled me […]
April 14, 2022

Fleas for Bait – Sand Fleas, That Is

Sand fleas, or mole crabs as some folks call ’em,  can be found wiggling in the sand at the edge of the surf and easily dug up by hand or scooped from the loose sand with […]
April 12, 2022

An Interview With The Amazing Gale Force Twins!

Growing up in South Florida, Emily and Amanda Gale, The Gale Force Twins, discovered their love and passion for the water. “At an early age, we started fishing off the docks of Islamorda wanting nothing more […]
April 7, 2022

Mack Speed

What’s the ideal trolling speed for Spanish mackerel? Some guys swear by eight mph, others say 10 is best, and 12 is a favored marks by some. But truth be told, the “best” trolling speed isn’t […]
April 6, 2022

Fishing Around Ships

Most anglers know to look for structure, but one form of structure that often gets ignored is ships. Naturally, ships on the move aren’t going to hold fish, or if they do, would be impossible to […]