Tips for Sharking at Night
Tips for Sharking at Night Read More »
Sailfish in the Gulf
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.
Sailfish in the Gulf Read More »
Patton Donates $1 Million To Flounder Research
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
Patton Donates $1 Million To Flounder Research Read More »
Are Carp “Smarter” Than Specks?
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
Are Carp “Smarter” Than Specks? Read More »
Catching Bait with a Sabiki Rig
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
Catching Bait with a Sabiki Rig Read More »
A Tale Of Two Redfish
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
A Tale Of Two Redfish Read More »
Choosing the Right Fighting Belt
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,
Choosing the Right Fighting Belt Read More »
Giant Manta Filmed Off Galveston
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
Giant Manta Filmed Off Galveston Read More »
The Ultimate Speckled Trout Gear
Choosing fishing gear is truly a matter of personal preference – what makes the ultimate speckled trout rod and reel to me may well not be your first choice. So take the following with a grain of salt. That said,
The Ultimate Speckled Trout Gear Read More »
The Ultimate Speckled Trout Hotspot
Funny things about fishing hotspots: they come and they go. The place that you killed ’em last year may be completely beat this year, and next year is a totally fresh roll of the dice. Occasionally you’ll find a spot
The Ultimate Speckled Trout Hotspot Read More »
TX Saltwater Flats Threatened
Conservation groups are asking the tens of thousands of people who boat in Texas coastal waters every year to become part of the solution to conserve diminishing habitats. Habitat loss and degradation has been documented for years as a problem
TX Saltwater Flats Threatened Read More »
FWS, Sportmen’s Alliance Team For Outdoors Access
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) have reaffirmed an existing relationship that promises to benefit hunters, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts for generations to come. A recently signed agreement builds on past successes between
FWS, Sportmen’s Alliance Team For Outdoors Access Read More »
Tiger Shark Travels 4,000 Miles!
A tiger shark on the OCEARCH Tracker tagged by collaborating scientists at Biopixel Oceans Foundation and the Oceanographic Research Institute confirms that the species is capable of crossing the Indian Ocean. The 10-foot-4-inch mature female named Sereia was tagged on
Tiger Shark Travels 4,000 Miles! Read More »
Take Part In Virtual Red Snapper Meeting
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s Standing, Reef Fish, Ecosystem, and Socioeconomic Scientific and Statistical Committees will meet via webinar. The meeting will be held from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, EDT on Tuesday, August 11, 2020; and from
Take Part In Virtual Red Snapper Meeting Read More »
Anglers Should Get More Swordfish
All non-longline swordfish fisheries are required to use handgear – handline, harpoon, commercial rod and reel, green-stick and bandit gear. Handgear takes far less bycatch than does pelagic longline gear, much of the time it takes none making the fisheries
Anglers Should Get More Swordfish Read More »
Angler Catches Tagged Redfish
On July 21st, Jacob Goodwin officially became the fifth Texas angler to win a Ford F-150, 23’ Haynie boat, Coastline trailer and Mercury motor by catching a tagged redfish. If it wasn’t for Jacob’s good friend convincing him to go
Angler Catches Tagged Redfish Read More »
TPWD Offers Online Fishing Classes
With more Texans heading to the water during quarantine to recreate and physical distance naturally, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has seen an uptick in fishing license purchases compared to this time last year. Recognizing this, TPWD has expanded
TPWD Offers Online Fishing Classes Read More »
Cloning Could Save Flounder
Could cloning help save the declining southern flounder? Researchers at Texas A&M University think it could be one way to help. According to A&M Mofficials, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Texas A&M University’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ Dr. Todd Sink
Cloning Could Save Flounder Read More »
Black Drum, Part II: Fishing With Bait
Last week we dove into a topic that should get any light tackle angler excited: catching black drum on jigs. This is, of course, not the most common way for folks to target drum – fishing with bait is a
Black Drum, Part II: Fishing With Bait Read More »
Black Drum Part I: Catching Drum on Jigs
Black drum may not be the prettiest fish in the world, but they certainly fight like a bulldog and their potential to get big certainly makes them an interesting target. Most folks who target them specifically do so with bait,
Black Drum Part I: Catching Drum on Jigs Read More »