Texas Fish & Game

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October 25, 2023

Best Fishing Knots for Every Angler’s Arsenal

When it comes to fishing, every angler should understand the importance of using the right knots. With all of the twists and loops to remember, it can sometimes feel like a lot but these knots truly […]
January 24, 2023

Do You Need A Shallow Water Anchoring System?

Shallow water anchoring systems (pole anchors) remain incredibly popular, and these days, just about every manufacturer of bay boat, flats boats, and other shallow-water fishing machines offers them. Have you been wondering if it’s time to […]
November 2, 2021

Choosing the Best Fishing Pliers

Every angler needs a good pair of pliers, but there are about a million different varieties out there. How are you supposed to pick the best one? Consider the following factors: Nose Length – Long-nose pliers […]
August 10, 2021

Top ICAST Picks for Saltwater Anglers

Every year (except 2020, thanks to Covid-19) fishing industry insiders gather for the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, or ICAST, fishing tackle show. This show isn’t open to the public, but naturally, we at Texas […]
June 29, 2021

Choosing the Best Net for Kayak Fishing

More and more saltwater anglers are getting into kayak fishing every season. It’s no wonder why – kayak fishing is exhilarating, effective, good exercise, and comparatively speaking a lot more affordable than fishing from a larger […]
March 10, 2020

5 Things You Never Knew About Circle Hooks

As anglers have become more and more conservation-minded, the use of circle hooks has become more and more common for those tossing bait. No doubt this is a good thing, since circle hooks can be used […]
November 5, 2019

3 Cool New Fishing Tools

I am angry. I mean, I am really pi**ed off, furious, and livid, because Shimano dared to replace the Stradic FK with the new Stradic FL. Yeah, yeah, I know, this latest version incorporates a bunch […]
September 24, 2019

Essential Fishing Gear: A Hairbrush?!

When you think about critical fishing gear, a hairbrush is probably just about the last thing in the world going through your mind. I know that was the case with me – until last week. I […]
July 9, 2019

Caring for Offshore Reels

Offshore Reels The reels we use for fishing offshore cost a lot – they represent a significant investment. And offshore gear takes a much tougher beating than inshore tackle, much less that used in freshwater. So […]
November 13, 2018

3 Wacky Fishing Gadgets: Zombait, GoFish Cam, and the Bait Launcher Bait Cannon

We anglers love zany new fishing gear. Even if it doesn’t help us catch more fish, it’s always entertaining to check out – and in some cases, it’s actually useful, too. Here are three wacky and […]