Category Archives: Fishing Tips & Other Wonderings
Targeting Monster Fall Muskie: Tackle and Strategy Tips
Fall is the time of year for the leaves to change, chili, cinnamon rolls, and pumpkin-spiced everything. Fall also gives you the best opportunity to land the MONSTER muskie (or musky) of your dreams. Throughout the summer, the fish of 10,000 casts has been bulking up, preparing for the long ...
Old-School Catfishing Techniques and a Disgusting but Effective Bait Recipe
Although I have been catfishing many times, for this story, I called in an expert, my dad. He grew up on the banks of the Attoyac River, deep in the heart of East Texas. His childhood was spent running trotlines and fishing for catfish. Although he left the Attoyac over ...
8 of the Best Smallmouth Bass Lures and When to Use Them
The aggressiveness of the smallmouth bass makes them an exciting species to target. But, like many things, fish behaviors change with the seasons, temperatures and weather and so do their feeding habits. So, in order to make consistent catches throughout the year, it’s crucial to choose fishing lures based on ...
Shark Surf Fishing: Nature’s Perfect Predator Beach Thrill
Guest Post by Dena Standley — I can’t talk about surf fishing for sharks without telling the story of my very first surf-fishing experience. I had grown up fishing in the lakes of East Texas, as was a rite of passage for any kid who grew up within a driving ...
Rod Expert Builds One-of-a-Kind Custom Bass Rod for Friend
Guest Post by Tim Carter — This particular build I’m going to discuss is for a friend of mine out of Virginia. He is an active-duty sailor and close to having his first baby - and a custom-built rod. Let’s hope he gets to use it within the first year ...
Surf Magic: Fishing for Redfish on the Texas Gulf Coast
Guest Post by Dena Standley -- There is a special kind of magic in surf fishing for redfish. My favorite spot for fishing redfish is in the Crystal Beach area of the Bolivar Peninsula, just a ferry ride across the bay from Galveston. It is one of the few beaches ...
