Texas Fish & Game

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January 2, 2024

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 […]
October 24, 2023

Redfish Revival: How Texans Saved the Redfish

Redfish nearly disappeared from our state’s coast, but now, they’re thriving, and Texas is known as the redfish state. Why? 14 anglers in Houston got together to save them and leave an incredible impact on our […]
September 14, 2023

Mini-Reds: Grab Your Ultralight Gear!

Many anglers get caught up in the game of trophy hunting. And sure, catching monsters is fun! But, so is catching numbers. And if you want to catch redfish after redfish (tip: this is a great […]
July 4, 2023

5 Tips for Catching Redfish on Soft Plastics

Many anglers – myself included – absolutely love catching redfish on light tackle and soft plastics. When a red hits a soft plastic jig it often slams it like a freight train, jigs are effective in […]
January 10, 2023

Drag A Shrimp For Reds

There’s a reason why one of the most common fishing accessories sold in coastal communities is a flow-through bait bucket. Sure, you can hold baitfish in these containers, but shrimp remain the most popular option. Why? […]
December 2, 2020

Winter Reds From A Kayak

Before Henry Atkins goes fishing, he enlists the help of his wife to set the drag on his reel. His wife holds a Bota Grip scale (any scale will work). Henry hooks it and backs away […]
October 22, 2020

How To Keep Up With Schooling Reds

Schooling reds can move super fast during fall months and keeping up with them can be challenging. Here are some tips to put more fast-moving schooling reds in the box. Preparation for this kind of fishing […]