The recent announcement by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to close the state-water red snapper season on Nov. 15 for the rest of the year is an unfortunate consequence of NOAA Fisheries continued overall oppressive control of the fishery and […]
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CCA Texas, FlatsWorthy and numerous committed conservation groups sent a letter to the chair of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission about issues regarding Texas oyster reefs. Read the full letter below. November 11, 2021 The Honorable Arch H. “Beaver”
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There’s no such thing as a “fish story” when you’ve got pics to back you up. Gone is the age of the “one that got away“– because you’ve got Instagrammable proof. The fish in Texas are happy to oblige you
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The Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) recently acquired 4,714 acres of coastal habitat along Halls Bayou and West Galveston Bay in Brazoria and Galveston Counties, to be named The Chocolate Bay Preserve. The preserve will be forever protected as open space and natural habitat.
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Offshore anglers who troll ballyhoo know that having a properly swimming bait is critical to success. And ballyhoo tend to “wash out” and get beat up after a few hours, regardless of whether they get hit or not. So, when’s
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Cobia are tough fish to catch and they’re extremely tough to land, especially when you’re fishing single-handed. Even relatively small ones like the fish pictured here can dodge nets and gaffs, or surge and snap off at boat-side. So, how
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The Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) is pleased to report that The Bahamas is poised to significantly expand coastal habitat protections, which include important bonefish habitats. The Government recently designated 40 new marine protected areas encompassing over 5.2 million acres
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Did you know for the last 20 years there has been a contingent of commercial anglers wanting to make the redfish a commercially harvested species again? To look at where the future of redfish is heading, it is necessary to
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Everyone thinks of Spanish mackerel as warm-water fish, and they are, but often they’ll actually bite best during a warm-up when the temperatures suddenly dip. This seems to be especially true when water temperatures are only slightly above the 70-degree
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Every angler needs a good pair of pliers, but there are about a million different varieties out there. How are you supposed to pick the best one? Consider the following factors: Nose Length – Long-nose pliers will help you get
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Do you need a basic rod and reel combo for all species for a special kid in your life? Well, then you need to check out this combo from South Bend outfitted with no-knot technology.
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Ladyfish, often called “poor man’s tarpon” thanks to their affinity for leaping clear of the water when on the line, may be poor table fare – but that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth pursuing. In fact, according to TPWD creel
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There is not one saltwater predator swimming in the Gulf that doesn’t enjoy eating soft crabs. Think about it for a second. Fish that favor crustaceans, like redfish or sheepshead, love them. Fish that normally chase baitfish, like bluefish or
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Catching sharks of all species is quite exciting, whether they’re your main target or you just happen to encounter one by accident. Either way, handling a shark is unlike handling any other species of fish. We all know these things
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We anglers enjoy fishing from all sorts of craft – kayaks, jon boats, sportfishing yachts, and everything in-between – but fishing from a Jet Ski still raises eyebrows. This is a shame, because while Jet Skis certainly have plenty of
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Amberjack have a well-deserved reputation for pulling like your line was attacked to a Mack truck, and earn the nickname “reef donkeys.” In fact, few fish fight as hard as jacks. They also have a less-than-stellar reputation as a food
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Traditionally most anglers fished for flounder with bait, but as times have changed so have the preferences of many fishermen. Today, vertically jigging for flounder with soft plastics gives bait a run for its money in the popularity contest. Why?
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If you want to rack up big numbers of Spanish mackerel, generally speaking you’ll want to troll with small spoons behind diving planers. But, what if you’re a light tackle angler who enjoys a good fight? What if you’d much
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If you fish for long enough, it’s inevitable – sooner or later, you’ll snag a seagull. What now? Once you reel a squawking, flapping, kicking gull into the boat, the most important thing is to grab a rag or towel
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Few fishing endeavors are more fun than tying into redfish on light tackle and soft plastics, and this is an incredibly effective way to target this species. Apply these simple tips, to give your catch rate a boost. Make sure
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