The new PENN® Squall® II Star Drag reels, designed to meet the rigors of hard-hitting saltwater species from the surf or the boat, are being upgraded with angler-friendly features. Lightweight and quick on the retrieve, the PENN Squall II Star […]
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I’ll admit it right up front: I am not an incredibly good kayak angler. I spend most of my time on larger boats, and my kayak fishing experience is quite limited. I do know a few true kayak fishing sharpies,
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Though plastic was only popularized in the last hundred years, we are already seeing the dramatic impact it has on our critical ecosystems and countless species. In fact, it is estimated that 8 million metric tons of plastic enter our
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Artificial reef sites boost fishing opportunities for everyone. That’s one of the reasons why the TPWD has a public reefing program, which allows citizens, organizations, and corporations to deploy reef materials under TPWD guidance. I recently had the opportunity to
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Just two years after approving a plan to allow the Gulf states to develop their own recreational data collection systems to better manage red snapper and certifying those state programs, NOAA Fisheries intends to force the states to calibrate their
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Have you ever fished for Atlantic tarpon? Want to support the conservation of the Silver King? By completing this survey at http://bit.ly/TarponSurvey your knowledge and opinions will shed light on the health of Atlantic tarpon populations. The insights you share will help
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They are some of the most iconic and unique-looking creatures in our oceans. While some may think they look a bit “odd,” one thing researchers agree on is that little is known about hammerhead sharks. Many of the 10 hammerhead
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Partnership accomplishes significant Redfish Bay habitat restoration project ROCKPORT, Texas – September 2020 – Recognizing that Texas coastal wetland loss impacts everyone, Ducks Unlimited has partnered with Coastal Conservation Association Texas (CCA Texas) and the Building Conservation Trust (BCT), the
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Charter and private recreational fishing captains primarily are conscientious in practicing conservation-smart measures for their business depends on the availability of fish. Most billfishing captains practice catch and release, some also tag and many use non-offset circle hooks. But best
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In a move welcomed by thousands of American workers, Alaskan communities and the most prolific wild salmon fishery in the world, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) said it found a proposed Pebble mine in Alaska would likely cause
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TBF In 2020 This year has brought immense changes around the world, but The Billfish Foundation’s (TBF) dedication to conserving billfish and enhancing recreational fishing opportunities remains steadfast. A few actions TBF has advanced this year follow. Advanced discussion with
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Big bull reds may be outside the slot limit and therefore present a catch-and-release fishery, only, but there’s not an angler out there who wouldn’t agree that experiencing the tussle these fish put up is well worth the effort it
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Most people think of sailfish as a Florida fish, but in truth plenty get caught in the waters of the Gulf off Texas every year. That “plenty” could be “plenty more,” too, if more anglers focused in on catching sails.
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In Texas and throughout the South, Southern Flounder are a favorite among anglers and seafood enthusiasts. The bad news is Southern Flounder populations across the South and Southeastern U.S. have been in decline since the 1970s. One man hopes to
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The words smart and fish seem mutually exclusive. From carp to seatrout, this lists tackles the “smartest” fish and as the author found out things get a little strange here. They do not have large brains and are not known
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If you like live bait fishing, few tools are as valuable as a Sabiki rig. These little multi-lure rigs will get snapped up by virtually all different species of potential bait and can help you fill the livewell in a
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On Sunday morning August 9th, my husband, myself, and one of our friends loaded up the boat for a day of fishing. We put the boat in the water at Conn Brown Harbor in Aransas Pass, Texas in pursuit of
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If you plan on going after oceanic big game, you’re going to need a fighting belt – or maybe an assortment of fighting belts. Not only will they prevent the gimbaled butt of an offshore rod from digging into you,
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A giant manta ray with huge remoras was filmed off the coast of Galveston, TX at the Flower Gardens National Marine Sanctuary. Check out the footage here. giant with huge remoras was filmed off the coast of Galveston, TX at
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