Fishing in brackish water is like Christmas morning for me. You never know what you’re going to catch and, whatever it is, It usually makes me smile. Also, whatever bites your lure is going to be playing the game to […]
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In addition to my many roles in the outdoor industry, I also serve as “Fish Fillet Team Captain” of my fishing ministry, Cross Water Outfitters. Over my six years of involvement with this Christian men’s ministry, which serves international students,
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Dustin Warncke travels for an action filled fishing trip in the brackish marsh fishing for largemouth bass and redfish. Here are some highlights of the action taken by a GoPro Hero 3. This was the first annual Confluence Writers Summit
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Does catch and release work as a management tool for speckled trout? It has been argued that mortality of released trout is high and that catch-and-release of the species is nothing more than a concept purposed to make the angler
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The Galveston Bay area has official warnings on the consumption of speckled trout in large portions of the ecosystem. This is due to the presence of dioxins. According to the World Health Organization, dioxins are environmental pollutants. They belong to
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Leadering pelagic species like tuna is an art, and when done improperly, it’s often the stage of the game where big fish get lost. We’ll get into the do’s and don’t in a second, but first, check out this short
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If you enjoy saltwater fishing in Texas waters, you’ve no doubt encountered a shark or two through the years. And yeah, we think sharks are cool fish, too. Few species project the power and hunting ability of a shark, and
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Did you know there are shrimp in Texas that can grow to weigh more than a pound? The black tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon) or tiger shrimp is an aggressive crustacean that can grow to a foot in length and weigh
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Serious anglers want to utilize every book in the trick, depending on what will be most effective at any given time. In many cases, that will mean choosing between a topwater plug, and a crankbait. How will you know which
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Fishing is a 365 day a year activity for Texas anglers or at least it can be. Some get distracted during duck and deer season but most are back on track once hunting winds down and right now it is
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There are some really strange fish swimming around in the Gulf, many of which we anglers catch by accident now and again. With all three of these species we’re about to look at below, the common reaction is to gawk
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We saltwater anglers are tough on our tackle – and fishing gear is anything but cheap. You want to keep your goodies in tip-top shape? Then check out these 10 tackle tips for saltwater anglers. Place a small block of
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Their odd appearance and awesome size made them a prized catch for recreational fishermen. Their unique elongated, blade-like snouts, studded with teeth on both sides, were often kept as trophies. Net fishermen on the other hand considered them a nuisance
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Here is the Digital Edition of the 2018 Houston Boat Show Program. Click the Cover Image below (or Click Here) to read this interactive version online: This interactive edition of the 2018 Houston Boat Show program includes a FLOOR PLAN
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When looking for fishing action in Texas waters this winter, don’t forget the surf. Yes, I realize it seems we are far away from real winter conditions but during the cooler weather of the year, some of the hottest action
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Few oceanic predators are as vicious – and toothy – as wahoo. And at as winter arrives the Texas coast is actually one of the hottest wahoo zones in the Continental US. True, you’ll have to make a long run
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Fishing from a jetty can be fun, productive, and… quite dangerous. Most of us will, of course, be interested in the awesome fishing that jetties can provide. Species like black and red drum, sheepshead, flounder, and many others are attracted
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Is the kid in this picture crazy for cobia? It would certainly seem so – and we don’t blame him. These are hard-fighting, awesome-tasting fish. That’s why we’ve talked about them before, in Galveston Cobia, and Tuesday Tip: Lures/Baits for Ling
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In conducting research on winter flounder, I interviewed several guides that target trout during the coldest months and each of them said they have incidentally caught flounder all over the flats. The largest and most fish tend to be caught
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When it comes to choosing the best saltwater fishing reel for your needs, there are a number of considerations to take into account. Naturally, price is a biggie. Construction quality, the smoothness of the drag, and how smooth the reel
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