April 19, 2018

How To Get Started Kayak Fishing

Let’s play the dream game of kayak fishing. Close your eyes…that’s a little too tight…there you go. You are standing on the beach, on the bay, sand between your toes, gentle breeze in your face, rod […]

April 10, 2018

Three Totally Weird Fishing Lures That Work

We’ve all seen strange things happen on the water: species that have no business being where you are, fish that don’t bite when they ought to, and in at least one case, discovering a fish with […]

April 3, 2018

Three Red-Hot New Fishing Boats: Ranger Z520CI, Blackfin 272cc, Grady-White Canyon 456

Fishing Boats 2018 has brought a slew of hot new fishing boats to the water, and we’ve checked out so many it makes our head spin. That said, there are three stand-outs we’re sure you’ll want […]

March 29, 2018

The Ultimate (But Often Ignored) Saltwater Fishing Bait

One of the best saltwater fishing baits on the face of the planet all too often gets ignored by anglers: “soft” blue crabs. Crabs grow by shedding their shell, and for a short period of time […]

March 27, 2018

Kayak Trolling Tips

Kayak trolling can be quite effective, and that goes for paddlers as well as peddlers. Yes, you will need a kayak rigged properly, particularly when it comes to having multiple rod holders. And this form of […]

March 15, 2018

Try These Tips For Huge Black Drum

You want to catch a monster black drum? We’re not talking about a 10-pounder, here. We’re not talking about a 30-pounder, or even a 50-pound drum. But a true beast of a black, 70 to 80 […]

March 14, 2018

Strange Sightings On Texas Waters

“Strange things are done ‘neath the midnight sun.” Had the author of that line, Robert Service, lived in Texas, he might have penned similar words about fishing the bays. Robert Sanchez and party could provide inspiration. […]

March 12, 2018

Saltwater Smack-Down: Braid vs. Monofilament

Which is better, braid or monofilament fishing line? Those of you who fish regularly know that the answer to this question includes a lot of caveats, conditions, and conundrums. In fact, there is no answer. Because […]

March 8, 2018

Review: COAST Polysteel 600 Flashlight

As a hunter and fisherman, I rely on flashlights for my very common nighttime excursions out in the woods or on the water. I am also hard on my gear and need it to keep up […]

March 6, 2018

What Happens if You Eat GULP!?

Yes, we know the packaging on GULP! Clearly states “not for human consumption,” but we also know that the fish really seem to enjoy eating it. And that makes us quite curious. What gives? Does Shrimp-flavored […]

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