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July 29, 2017

Punch the “Hay” for Hidden Lunkers

It is all about available cover. Large Texas reservoirs have many coves, fingers and shorelines and in any given area the best cover will be the area that draws in the bass, particular during the late […]
December 15, 2016

Texas Fisherman Murdered on Border Lake; Police Say

ZAPATA, Texas — Authorities continue to look into how two Texas fishermen were shot while boating on a border lake. One died from wounds while the other remains under medical care. The shooting took place Tuesday […]
November 7, 2016

Stream Map USA: A Texas Tested Review

In boating, fishing, hunting, and bowfishing, we use many different apps for river and lake navigation. I depended my iPhone’s map system for many years for this type of navigation until I discovered Stream Map USA. […]
October 7, 2016

Football Jigs

Let’s talk about one of the best big bass baits on the planet, the Football Jig.  They can imitate a crawfish, bream or any number of natural forage that swim or crawl in your Texas body […]
October 7, 2016

Texas Hotshots – Big bass here I come!

This beautiful bass was caught in Huntsville Texas, Gatorland! First cast he hit hard and ran with it! Caught on natural bait. Catch and release. ☺
October 6, 2016

Punching the “Hay” for Fall Largemouth Bass

It is all about available cover. Large Texas reservoirs have many coves, fingers and shorelines and in any given area the best cover will be the area that draws in the bass, particular during the summer […]
October 6, 2016

Texas Forecast Hill Country – Lake Buchanan: Main Lake

Location: Lake Buchanan Hotspot: Main Lake GPS: N 30 49.572, W98 23.658 (30.8262, -98.3943) Species: Striped Bass Best Baits: Top water lures, slabs and jigs Contact: Ken Milam 325-379-2051 kmilam@verizon.net www.striperfever.com.com Tips: Stripers will be around […]
October 4, 2016

SWIMBAITS- The Ultimate Imitator

There are few baits that look as realistic as swimbaits. We often hear talk of what a jig, worm, beaver, or brush hog looks like to a fish and who really knows. But, we all know […]
September 29, 2016

Texas Forecast Piney Woods – Caddo Lake: Jackson’s Arm and Alligator Bayou

Location: Caddo Lake Hotspot: Jackson’s Arm and Alligator Bayou GPS:    N 32 43.1699, W94 5.4359 (32.7195, -94.0906) Species: Largemouth Bass Best Baits: Chatterbaits, spinnerbaits and swimbaits Contact: Caddo Lake Guide Service/Paul Keith 318-455-3437 caddoguide1@att.net www.caddolakefishing.com Tips: […]
September 28, 2016

Texas Hotshots – Big Bass!

I caught these two beautiful bass back to back in the Bastrop area. They put up a good fight brought them in on natural bait. Catch and release! ☺