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Spring Flounder Fishing on the Texas Coast

There are many good reasons why our location on the upper end of the Texas Coastal Bend supports such a rich fishery, but probably the most important reason is the number of access points to the open waters of the Gulf that allows water to flow directly into our bay systems.

Don’t Spring Your Catch

Tournament weigh-ins can be filled with excitement, pressure or disaster. Don’t spring your catch. The disaster I speak of is dropping your fish on the deck or even worse, in the water.

How Do I Get My Kayak Home?

You have purchased a kayak and are excited about getting it in the water but how are you going to transport your kayak.

What about Water Clarity?

Do you ever think about water clarity? Other than when you pull up to the lake and notice, wow, the water sure is muddy today from all the recent rains.

Becoming Secure In Your Fly Fishing Skills

Okay, folks, this is it. This is the time of year when you can catch trout on any stream that holds them.

Hook a Flea for Florida Pompano

I have always considered surf fishing to be the best of both worlds – you get to enjoy fun in the sun at the beach while you also have a shot at catching some really nice fish, one of which is the Florida pompano (Trachinotus carolinus).

Purchasing and Enjoying YOUR NEW BOAT

Personal watercraft (canoes, kayaks, “toons,” SUPs etc.) are some of the best ways to expand your fishing adventures into new waters. They open up new territory that may not be possible to reach easily by any other method. Some advance research and preparation will help pick the best craft for you and help you enjoy it safely.

THE HOAX OF BAROMETRIC PRESSURE

If you want a good argument, try telling me that barometric pressure changes the behavior of freshwater fish. I’ll win the argument so don’t bet any money on it.

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28th Annual Keys Kids Fishing Derby

  The Islamorada Charter Boat Association put on another great event for 95 anglers ages 0-10 years old in the …

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Blue Ridge Mountain Lakes are Calling

Stripers from 20 to 40 pounds show up regularly on this reservoir outside Blairsville, Georgia. The elusive 50-plus-pounder is what everyone seeks, and very lucky anglers just might find it trolling bluebacks, big gizzard shad or trout.

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Goliath Grouper: Return of the Gentle Giants

While our reefs are home to a few “resident” goliath grouper that are spotted consistently throughout the year, one by one more and more of these fish begin arriving as summer starts to fade away into fall. Goliaths begin arriving as early as July, and are only here for a short period of time, often leaving as the last days of September tick away.

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Sarasota Police Officer Leaps into Action to Stop Unmanned Boat in Dramatic Rescue

The unmanned boat was cruising in circles up to 40 mph off the Gulf Coast in Sarasota.

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