Texas Fish & Game

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February 6, 2024
yamaha f350

Yamaha Has a New F350!

For the 2024 model year Yamaha Outboards has announced the introduction of a new – and big – motor: the F350. Perhaps the biggest surprise here is that Yamaha didn’t merely change the computer mapping of […]
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February 5, 2024
grouper

Real-Time Imaging in… Saltwater?

A couple weeks ago a group of outdoor journalists, including yours truly, gathered in Houston for an event put on by Berkley Fishing. They have several new lines of lures (including the Krej, the Finisher, and […]
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January 29, 2024
fishing in fog

Radar: Do You Really Need It?

Radar is one of those things most fishing boat owners would like to have, but don’t consider a necessity. And considering the expense, many take a pass. IMHO this is a major mistake – I’ll never […]
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January 29, 2024
angler with an amberjack

The Always Under-appreciated Amberjack

What fish gets dissed by anglers on a regular basis, and called “trash” even though they tug so hard they can yank your shoulders out of their sockets? The amberjack, of course.  Also called AJs, jacks, […]
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January 2, 2024
fishing reel

3 Ways to Ruin your Fishing Gear

Stop! Wait! Don’t do it! If you recognize any of these three fishing gear blunders, make sure you avoid them henceforth. Otherwise, your treasured tackle will need replacement long before it’s expected lifespan should have ended. […]
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January 2, 2024
puppy drum

Three Top Picks for Reds

Slot-sized reds are among to coolest fish out there – they fight great, taste great, and when they’re in a feeding mood it isn’t too tough to fool them with lures. If, of course, you’re using […]
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January 1, 2024
fishing stand up gear

Safety in Stand-Up Gear

Recently I was offshore trolling for tuna and billfish, when a close call reminded me how important safety is when you’re battling big fish with stand-up gear. After a drag-screaming strike a teenage angler grabbed the […]
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January 1, 2024
fishin with topwater

Choosing the Right Rod for Topwater

Few forms of fishing are as exciting as topwater action, and watching a fish blow up as you walk the dog or pop a popper provides a shot of adrenaline that other strikes just can’t match. […]
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December 12, 2023
surf fishing

Doodlebug Rigs for the Surf

If you’re a dedicated surf angler you undoubtedly have doodlebug rigs in your tacklebox. If you don’t and you plan to try casting from the beach, you need to get a bunch of these things post-haste. […]
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December 12, 2023
landing a big fish

Landing Nets: More than Meets the Eye

Among all the different sorts of fishing gear out there, landing nets probably come in dead last for generating awe-inspiring gasps or impressing your fellow anglers. Rods and reels we covet, but nets? Not so much. […]
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