Texas Fish & Game

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March 25, 2024

Choosing the Best Jigging Gear for your Needs

When it comes to rod, reels, and line, we all have our own personal favorites. And there’s nothing wrong with you picking rod A and me picking rod B. In truth, tackle choice is a very […]
April 19, 2023

What to Look for in a Great Saltwater Spinning Reel

Go shopping for a saltwater spinning reel, and you’ll find there are about a million and one options. The price range – and the quality range – is huge, and choosing the one that’s best for […]
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 […]
April 23, 2019

Electric Reels for Grouper and Snapper

Some anglers who drop baits deep in the Gulf for species like grouper and snapper prefer to hand-crank their fish, while others lay out the extra cash for electric reels that wind up the catch with […]
February 7, 2019

Spooling Up With Braid Line

Any angler who’s been around for a while has spooled up a reel with braid line. And, he or she has undoubtedly also experienced the braid spinning around the spool of the reel. This can be […]
April 26, 2018

Choosing the Best Saltwater Spinning Reel

Spinning Reel A few months back we took a look at choosing the best saltwater fishing reel, so it’s time to take a closer look at choosing a spinning reel, in specific. Many anglers prefer spinning […]
December 13, 2017

Choosing the Best Saltwater Fishing Reel

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 […]