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March 8, 2016

A Rockin’ Cool New Mako – Yes, Mako – Fishboat

Mako marine was one of those boatbuilders who hit legendary status, then somehow faded into the past. Their classics, boats like the 17 center console, had great runs back in the 90’s but weren’t followed up […]
March 7, 2016

Palm Pistol – Practical?

I recently ran across an innovation called the Palm Pistol marketed to the disabled who might have trouble operating a traditional handgun. I know the need is real, I’ve taught students with weaker hands who had trouble […]
March 7, 2016

12.90 lb. bass landed from Toledo Bend

One of the biggest bass landed this spring was a 12.90 lb beauty caught by Keith Commeaux of Lake Charles. He and his son fished Housen in the morning, caught a few fish, but it was […]
March 7, 2016

Edwin Evers wins Bassmaster Classic

For the first two days of the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro, the buzz centered around local sensation Jason Christie of nearby Park Hill, Okla. But on the final day, another of Oklahoma’s favorite sons […]
March 7, 2016

CCA STAR begins early bird signup

Texas Gulf Coast — Memorial Day weekend will be here before you know it! Don’t forget to mark your calendars! SPOOL UP AND GET READY for the 27th Annual CCA Texas State of Texas Anglers’ Rodeo […]
March 5, 2016

Ford F-150: possible issue with brakes on some vehicles

The 2013 and 2014 Ford F-150 pickups with the 3.5L six-cylinder engine are being probed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, with Ford’s full cooperation.  This is not a recall and may never rise to […]
March 5, 2016

Houston Fishing Show Seminar Schedule

WED. MARCH 16 4:15 P.M.       Stacy Lynn – Successful Fly Fishing – Part One 5:15 P.M.       Jimmy West – Everything You Need to Know About Fishing Galveston 6:00 P.M.       Tommy Countz – Spring Fishing in Matagorda 6:45 […]
March 2, 2016

2017 Honda Ridgeline is more trucklike

I have a close friend named Mike.  He is an avid fisherman, but doesn’t necessarily tow much.  He is owned by humongous mastiff named Bella who accompanies him much of the time.  In the eight years […]
March 1, 2016

More big bass from Toledo Bend

Cody Garefalos and James Rozelle of Porter Texas were fishing the Texas Team Trail bass tournament when they caught their big bass. “We started by fishing in shallow water from 3 to 8 feet near hay […]
March 1, 2016

Hog tournament coming to Deweyville

The first annual “Hogging for Charity” tournament will be held March 4, 5 and 6 in Deweyville. Entry fees are $100 for a 4 man team and $25 per extra person. There is an additional $50 […]