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 tackle shop than they
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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 to win more than
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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 about those fish being
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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 a manufacturer is concerned
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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 an item larger than
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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 on the sheeps and
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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 a strainer. Why should
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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 than to go deep
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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 any one speed at
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 fish around anyway. Ships
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If you’re willing to make the run to 500-plus feet of water (600 and change is better) you might just strike gold – golden tilefish, that is. Golden tilefish live on muddy bottom in deep waters, sometimes as deep as
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Oysters – They are refuge. – They are food. – They are habitat. Together, we can ensure a vibrant oyster fishery. TAKE ACTION Help Conserve Oyster Reefs by Submitting Public Comments to Texas Parks and Wildlife in Support of the
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Unexpected or “rogue waves” are one of, if not the most frightening thing an angler or boater can encounter. Waves of dangerous heights catch people off-guard each year and unfortunately kill people in Texas and along other areas of the
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The Mayfly Project is a 501(c)(3) national organization that uses fly fishing as a catalyst to mentor and support children in foster care. The Mission of The Mayfly Project is to support children in foster care through fly fishing and
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On March 15, President Biden signed into law the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) omnibus appropriations package, a broad $1.5 trillion spending bill that funds the government through the conclusion of the fiscal year (September 30, 2022). The bill contains 12
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In September 2021, an article published in Marine Biology, Journal of Life in Oceans and Coastal Waters, was distributed by the NMFS as a paper and computer model that might be used as a possible decision-making tool for determining whether
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will meet Monday, April 4 through Thursday, April 7, 2022 at the The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Virtual participation will also be available by webinar. During the meeting,
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The issue of oyster habitat loss on the coast has been heating up over the last couple of years. Major loss in Middle Coast bay systems are concerning anglers, fisheries managers and conservation groups like the Coastal Conservation Association. Flatsworthy
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The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) has dopted a Notice of Intent (NOI) to set an annual closed season for the recreational and commercial harvest of Southern Flounder from October 15 through November 30 of each year. Modifications in
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Some years ago I was in the cockpit of a sportfish with a guy who seemed to more or less know what he was doing, when another angler hooked up with a marlin. Always on the lookout to get cool
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