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Anglers for Conservation Teaching Kids To Fish
Captain Rodney Smith and his wife Karen, along with the loyal cadre of Anglers for Conservation, have been helping teach kids to fish for over a decade.Sep 2nd, 2014The Fall Classic…Your Fishing World Series
For sheer numbers of fish, autumn is the time to be on the water. Just as we know what time our favorite greasy spoon stops serving breakfast, our finned adversaries know forage will become scarce with the coming of winter.Sep 2nd, 2014Casting the Floater/Sinker Rig
While the lure/sinker rig is great for getting deep and catching fish, you can’t cast it the way you “snap cast” a single lure. Instead of a snap cast with quick back-forward movement, you have to treat it like a bait rig.Aug 29th, 2014Artificial or Bait Fishing?
I have guided fishing trips for trout, bass and carp since 1994 using both bait and artificial lures or flies. There is no doubt in my mind that by using bait there is a much higher risk of mortality on the fish compared to artificial fishing practices. For some species and fisheries, bait is necessary, but since 1997 I have upheld a personal commitment to guide strictly artificial after seeing the negative impacts on our precious sport fish. Living by example as a guide and angler will hopefully send a message to future anglers. Aug 28th, 2014Austin Fly Fishers Improving Local Fishing
Want better fishing at your local reservoir? Go do something about it. Austin Fly Fishers recently teamed up with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the City of Cedar Park to conduct aquatic vegetation plantings at Brushy Creek Reservoir. The 38-acre lake, in Cedar Park just north of Austin, is one of five intensively managed Austin-area urban impoundments that provides high-quality fishing opportunities.Aug 26th, 2014Texas Sets Dove, Teal Seasons
Texas recently set its upcoming dove and teal seasons, and dove hunters will have more late-season opportunities. There will be a 70-day dove season with a 15-bird daily bag limit statewide. The possession limit for doves is 45 birds. Waterfowl hunters will have a 16-day early teal and Canada goose season.Aug 25th, 2014Spearing Basics
One of the key advantages of spearfishing is its selectivity, as it allows fishers to target specific species without by-catch, making it an environmentally friendly option. However, it requires skill, precision, and knowledge of the underwater environment to be successfulShallow Water Swimbait Tactics
Want a better shot at catching those summer trout in shallow water? Once summer is in full swing, I always find myself chasing trout that are ambushing prey from grass beds in shallow water. One problem I struggle with is finding the right bait for when that topwater bite turns off.Gaining Confidence in a New Lure is Key
Gaining confidence in a new lure is key to having success fishing with it. Without confidence you might not tie it on or keep it on for long.Ya’ Better Know Your Sharks!
With the continual changes in regulations and the fines attached to fishing violations, it is very important to correctly identify your catch.Top SUP Tips for Fishing
Typically coming in under 30 pounds, it is easy to transport, it’s quiet and super stealthy, and with a standing view it makes for a fantastic platform.Be Prepared for Hazards of All Kinds
Recently, I was enjoying a quiet morning on the boat, all by myself, catching several fish in a remote place on the lower end of the Apalachicola River.Carolina Reel Men wins Islamorada Sailfish Tournament
The 61st Annual Islamorada Sailfish Tournament kicked off at Whale Harbor Restaurants and Marina, hosting 76 anglers, captains, and mates, … Dec 13th, 2024Fishing With Legends
Stretching 500 miles across the northern side of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico Trench is the deepest in the Atlantic Ocean. Sep 1st, 2024Speargun Loading Tips
It’s not uncommon to struggle with speargun loading, you may think they made the bands too short. If you give it time & use the right method, it's easy.Oct 16th, 2024That GOAT’s Six Million Dollar Boat!
Lets take a look at Tom Brady's Six Million Dollar YachtSep 3rd, 2024Your Franchise Opportunity is a Phone Call Away LEARN MORE