March 29, 2018

The Ultimate (But Often Ignored) Saltwater Fishing Bait

One of the best saltwater fishing baits on the face of the planet all too often gets ignored by anglers: “soft” blue crabs. Crabs grow by shedding their shell, and for a short period of time […]

March 27, 2018

Kayak Trolling Tips

Kayak trolling can be quite effective, and that goes for paddlers as well as peddlers. Yes, you will need a kayak rigged properly, particularly when it comes to having multiple rod holders. And this form of […]

March 15, 2018

Try These Tips For Huge Black Drum

You want to catch a monster black drum? We’re not talking about a 10-pounder, here. We’re not talking about a 30-pounder, or even a 50-pound drum. But a true beast of a black, 70 to 80 […]

March 12, 2018

Saltwater Smack-Down: Braid vs. Monofilament

Which is better, braid or monofilament fishing line? Those of you who fish regularly know that the answer to this question includes a lot of caveats, conditions, and conundrums. In fact, there is no answer. Because […]

March 6, 2018

What Happens if You Eat GULP!?

Yes, we know the packaging on GULP! Clearly states “not for human consumption,” but we also know that the fish really seem to enjoy eating it. And that makes us quite curious. What gives? Does Shrimp-flavored […]

February 27, 2018

Spanish Invasion! 3 Tips for Catching More Spanish Mackerel

Catching more Spanish mackerel is a good goal for any angler, as these speedsters fight hard and taste great (just as long as you eat them fresh; remember, mackerel don’t freeze well). This can also be […]

February 20, 2018

You Hooked a Seagull – What Now? (Do they really taste like chicken?)

If you fish long enough, sooner or later you’ll hook a seagull. In fact, through the years I’ve managed to hook and land gulls, frigates, pelicans, and once, a hen mallard. Nine times out of 10 […]

February 6, 2018

Animal Rightists Responsible for the Death of Millions of Redfish, Squid, and Crabs?

Could it be possible that an animal rights organization is responsible for the deaths of more fish than it saves, despite it’s alleged kill-nothing ethos? While fishing for yellowfin tuna a short while back, we discovered […]

January 25, 2018

How to Leader a Tuna

Leadering pelagic species like tuna is an art, and when done improperly, it’s often the stage of the game where big fish get lost. We’ll get into the do’s and don’t in a second, but first, […]

January 18, 2018

Shark Fishing at Night

If you enjoy saltwater fishing in Texas waters, you’ve no doubt encountered a shark or two through the years. And yeah, we think sharks are cool fish, too. Few species project the power and hunting ability […]

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