September 7, 2021

Tips for Catching Redfish on Soft Plastics

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 […]

August 31, 2021

Battling Big Game on Stand-Up Gear

There was once a time when virtually all offshore boats carried fighting chairs, and you fought big game while sitting in a bucket harness. Thanks to the advent of smaller, faster, ocean-capable center consoles, those days […]

August 25, 2021

“Dead Zone” Reaches Well Into TX Waters

NOAA-supported scientists announced that this year’s Gulf of Mexico “dead zone”— an area of low to no oxygen that can kill fish and marine life — is approximately 6,334 square miles, or equivalent to more than […]

August 17, 2021

Tips for Taking Kids Fishing – and Having FUN!

You’re planning to take a kid fishing? Sweet! Nothing’s better than seeing a kid’s eyes light up at their first catch, and you’ll feel great knowing you’ve helped mint a new angler. But when you’re taking […]

August 11, 2021

Kayak, or SDP?

Kayak fishing is incredibly popular, as are stand up paddleboards, known as SUPs. And sure, you can fish from an SUP too. But truth be told these are better suited for paddlers, not casters. For the […]

August 10, 2021

Top ICAST Picks for Saltwater Anglers

Every year (except 2020, thanks to Covid-19) fishing industry insiders gather for the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, or ICAST, fishing tackle show. This show isn’t open to the public, but naturally, we at Texas […]

July 19, 2021

Dogs Love Fishing, Too!

You probably already love duck hunting with your best friend – your dog – but do you take him or her fishing, too? Dogs of all sorts love fishing and being on boats, and it’s more […]

July 14, 2021

Three Bait Disasters: Avoid These, if you Want to Catch Fish!

Fishing is not always as simple as it seems, but you can essentially boil it all down to stopping at the tackle shop to pick up some bait, and then hitting the bay or ocean, right? […]

July 13, 2021

Ballyhoo Rigging with Bait Springs

Ask 10 different offshore anglers the best way to rig ballyhoo, and you’re likely to get 10 different answers. But ask them the easiest way that actually works, and many will probably mention bait springs. Bait […]

June 29, 2021

Five Tips for Catching More Peanut Dolphin

When it comes to finding pelagics relatively close to shore, peanut dolphin are the best game in town. You never know just where they’ll show up, but any time you’re in water over 60 or so […]

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