Texas Fish & Game

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January 2, 2024

Obsessed With the Flats Slam

The Flats Slam, consisting of bonefish, tarpon, and permit, has always been the ultimate quest for inland saltwater fly fishermen. This prestigious challenge is equally admired by traditional spinning and casting gear anglers. While I won’t […]
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July 14, 2022

Permit Caught At TX City Dike!

Quite a few anglers think they’ve caught a permit in Texas, but are disappointed to find out it was a southern pompano (a close relative) or even a jack crevalle (similar shape and colors). Christy Real […]
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December 9, 2021

BTT Partnering In Belize For Permit Conservation

The Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) is taking a collaborative approach to permit conservation in Belize by partnering with the co-managers of protected areas and government agencies. Dr. Addiel Perez, BTT’s Belize-Mexico Program Coordinator, recently participated […]
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July 19, 2021

Understanding The Majestic Permit

The permit represents 1/3 of the “Flats Slam” that also includes the tarpon and bonefish. These beautiful cousins of the pompano grow to impressive sizes and are regarded as one of the most challenging fish to […]
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October 29, 2020

Epic Tale Of A Tagged Permit

On October 16, 2016, Captain Jose Ucan “Carreto” from La Pescadora Fly Fishing Lodge tagged a 28-inch permit while guiding a client in Ascension Bay, Mexico, famous for its permit fishing. This wasn’t unusual – Carreto […]
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