May 12, 2016

Strange Fun on a Boat: Trot-Line for Crabs

We fish, we hunt, and maybe we just go for a swim now and again – however you may use your boat, the bottom line is that it should be fun. Last weekend I tried something […]

May 10, 2016

Proposed Port Mansfield Fishing Pier in the Works

Possible new 630 foot fishing pier for Port Mansfield Last month, a storm damaged the old pier at Fred Stone Park, where local anglers have boasted some of the best redfish, flounder and trout fishing on […]

May 9, 2016

Gulf Shrimp Season Closing May 15

The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both Texas and federal waters will close 30 minutes after sunset Sunday, May 15, until a still-to-be determined time in July. The closing date is based on samples […]

May 9, 2016

Season of the Sharks (TFG Throwback – 1995)

Warm temperatures beckon a wide variety of sharks into close, personal contact with Texas anglers. by Larry Bozka What does a Texas angler get when he or she mixes equal parts of fascination, fear, and fun? […]

May 2, 2016

The Basics of Trout Fishing

Tips for Catching the Most Commonly Pursued Species on the Gulf Coast Speckled trout are the largemouth bass of saltwater. Not only are they the most commonly pursued species along the Gulf Coast, they also inspire the […]

April 29, 2016

Trout X Files

The Truth About Catching Trophy Fish is Out There… story by Chester Moore Despite being the most sought-after species on the Texas coast, many of the facts about the lives of speckled trout and the tactics that […]

April 29, 2016

Laguna’s Rising Tide – (TFG Throwback – 1995)

Trophy reds and specks make a strong comeback in the Lower Laguna Madre. by Jim Foster There was a chill in the air as we eased the boat out of the channel and pushed the throttle […]

April 12, 2016

How Trout Puke Can Help You Catch More Fish

The regional management plan of the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission (GSMFC) sheds light on an often-misunderstood part of speckled trout behavior: feeding. It shows that one researcher examined stomach volumes and concluded that spotted seatrout […]

June 29, 2015

Shark Devours Angler’s Catch in 5 Feet of Water (VIDEO)

This video posted by Falling Tide Charters shows what can happen when an angler competes with a shark for a catch. The angler started to reel in his tarpon, but the shark had other plans for the […]

August 25, 2014

Shark Attacks My GoPro and Hand (VIDEO)

Shark attacks my fish online and in a feeding frenzy a shark tries to attack my gopro and hand on the side of the boat. best shark attack video ever. Crazy Video. all raw footage caught […]

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