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 […]

September 20, 2022

World’s Most Versatile Offshore Lure: The Green Machine

When it comes to trolling offshore waters for the likes of tuna, billfish, wahoo, mahi-mahi, and more, the Green Machine belongs aboard every boat. This is without question one of the most versatile lures out there. […]

September 14, 2022

5 Tips for Catching More King Mackerel

King mackerel are awesome predators, awesome fighters, and awesome on the grill. You want to catch more of them? Of course you do! Put these five king-catching tips into play, to boost your catch rate. Stick […]

September 13, 2022

Leaders for Yellowfin Tuna

When it comes to catching yellowfin tuna, many anglers use heavy leaders of two hundred pound test or more. Others use barely-visible 30-pound test. Obviously, different sizes are appropriate for different rigs and different styles of […]

August 24, 2022

Tips for Fishing on Party Boats

Party boats are a great way for boatless anglers to get off the piers and beaches, and out on the water. Fishing from a party boat is not, however, anything like fishing from shore or even […]

August 24, 2022

Ballyhoo Rigging Tips

If you fish offshore, you’ve almost certainly rigged a ballyhoo or two… or a few thousand. Ballyhoo are the number-one all-around trolled bait, whether they’re rigged naked or behind a skirt. Either way, good ballyhoo rigging […]

August 16, 2022

Tips for Jigging for Flounder

Jigging for flounder is a ton of fun, and can be every bit as effective as fishing bait. In fact, in some situations it can be even more effective than bait. Ready to bump bottom and […]

August 11, 2022

Shark for Dinner: Atlantic Sharpnose

Atlantic sharpnose sharks are common in the Gulf, and while they might not be the biggest or most exciting sharks to catch, they have an unusual characteristic that makes them a prime target: they taste good! […]

August 10, 2022

Cobia Gear: Choose Wisely

People talk about fish that punch above their class, but there’s no species that can compare to cobia when it comes to being shocked by how the fish fights. It’s particularly odd because sometimes cobia allow […]

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