December 6, 2022

Is there Bubble-Gum Pink in your Tackle Box?

Some anglers carry a million different colors and patterns, and some others have three or four stand-bys they stick to. No matter which category you fall into, peek at your tacklebox right now and see if […]

November 22, 2022

Just What Good Are Reef Balls?

We often hear from the likes of CCA Texas about reef ball projects. But, just what good do those things do? Is it really worth your time, effort, and heard-earned cash to help support reef ball […]

November 16, 2022

How to Rig a Jigging Spoon

Some jigging spoons come with a single hook rigged up top, others have a treble on the bottom, and some come with no hooks pre-rigged. Confusing? Youbetcha. Here’s how to rig those spoons up right. Take […]

November 15, 2022

Tips for Catching Bait

Few things in the world of fishing are more frustrating than heading out at first light with the plan to catch live baits on hook and line and then go for big game… but being unable […]

November 15, 2022

Choosing the Best Braid Line for Saltwater Fishing

Walk the isles of any tackle shop, and you’ll see row after row of braid fishing lines. So, how the heck are you supposed to know which is the best for your needs? Much of the […]

November 8, 2022

When Mackerel Get Finicky

Sometimes catching Spanish mackerel is such a piece of cake it seems silly – birds are diving, fish are busting bait, and anything you toss into the fray gets snapped up the moment it hits the […]

November 2, 2022

Do You Need an Upper Station?

When it comes to certain types of fishing, having an upper station can be invaluable. Offshore boats usually have ’em, but in recent years we’ve been seeing more and more pop up on bay and hybrid […]

October 4, 2022

Kite Fishing for… Cobia?

Yes, cobia! While few people employ the kite fishing technique when they’re targeting this species, kite fishing is actually a great way to catch ’em. Kite fishing, it should be said, can be a major pain […]

September 29, 2022

Blueline Tilefish: One Cool Catch!

Blueline tilefish isn’t exactly a common catch for Texas anglers, but this species does swim in the waters off our shores and makes for a very cool catch – where you find one you generally find […]

September 27, 2022

Three Tips for Catching Grouper on Jigs

Just about everyone loves catching – and eating – grouper. But for most folks, grouper fishing means bait fishing. Those looking for a more hands-on approach with artificials, however, will probably get a charge out of […]

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