ROCKPORT, Texas — On Nov. 9, a manatee was spotted just outside of Rockport at an area known as Cove Harbor North, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department experts. The manatee was caught on video by some local residents and T.P.W.D. personnel were also on...
Month: January 2002
Prepare For Spring While Winter Is Here
While winter cold may be keeping you off the water, there are still some things you can do that will help you catch more fish when spring returns. To begin with, when was the last time you did any maintenance on your rod and reel? That's right, your rod and reel. Most...
TPWD Gets $1 Million To Protect Coastal Habitat
AUSTIN, Texas — U.S. Department of Interior officials announced Oct. 28 that Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and its partners will receive a $1 million grant towards a $1,508,000 project that will acquire 1,500 acres in the West Bay Conservation Corridor, which is...
NOTHING CATCHES BIG TROUT BETTER THAN BIG BAITS
"If you want to catch big fish, you've got to use big baits." I wish I had a dime for every time I've heard some old salt give someone this piece of advice. I also wish I had that same dime for every time I've seen that advice pay off. Ok, we all know that if we want...
First Saltwater Elite Angler Award Winner Named
HOUSTON –Deer Park resident Kenneth Thyssen has been awarded the first Saltwater Elite Angler Award for catching a King Mackerel, Southern Flounder, Red Drum, Spotted Seatrout and Sheepshead. A component of TPWD’s Angler Recognition Awards program, the new Elite...
STATE RECORDS ELUSIVE FOR MOST FISHERMEN
I know I'm not the first fisherman to get it into his head that he wanted a state record fish. In fact, I'd almost bet that we've all thought about it at one time or other. Well, I decided that I was going to take my best shot and go hunting a state record saltwater...
WADING STILL BEST WAY TO CATCH TROPHY FISH EVEN IN WINTER
I know what you're thinking. What kind of fanatical fishing nut wades waist to chest deep, during a time of year, when the water temperatures can drop as low as 45 degrees. The answer is - the kind of nut who stalks the shorelines hunting for big double digit speckled...
STEPS TO CHOOSING THE RIGHT GUIDE FOR YOU
Whether you want to learn about a new bay or you just love to fish and don’t want the hassles associated with owning a boat, fishing with a professional guide can be both a pleasant and rewarding experience. There are many things to consider when trying to find that...
SHELL GAME PAYS OFF FOR SALTWATER ANGLERS
"Another good fish", D'wayne said of the 2 pound trout added to the cooler. "We'd better stop for a second and take a count, we wouldn't want to end up over the ten fish limit." This type of fast and furious action can take place, during certain times of year, over...
NIGHTTIME SALTWATER FISHING BEATS THE HEAT
It's hot and the fish have all moved to deeper and cooler water. What's a fisherman to do? One option is grinding the reefs and jetties with lures or live bait and hopefully pick up a fish or two. Another good idea would be fishing the high tides early or late in the...