Speckled or Spotted Trout, also known as Specks, are a feisty gamefish found in the Gulf of Mexico and on the Atlantic coast of the United States up to Maryland. Speckled Trout are related to Croakers and Drum and are not actually part of the trout family. They are an...
Texas Saltwater Fishing Guide
Great Places in Texas for a Saltwater Fishing Trip
Galveston fishing is great if you're looking for some time out on the ocean. There are plenty of fishing adventures to choose from like sharks, tuna, red fish and flounder as you explore all of the saltwater fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Galveston Bay is only an hour...
Saltwater Fly Fishing Basics
There is an art to fly fishing, and when you mix it with saltwater prepare for fantastic strikes and unforgettable fights. Saltwater fishing is a varied experience, but you may be wondering why you would want to toss a line onto the top of the water while fishing out...
Garmin GPS Smartwatch
Garmin Reveals GPS Smartwatch Range When it comes to luxury-ware in the tech market, there is clearly a very strong market for companies to produce the most highest specifications of smartwatches available. Apple, for example, has already enjoyed some success in this...
Fly Fusion Cast Like a Pro Series: Distance Casting
Fly Fusion Field Editor Jeff Wagner and fly-fishing icon Bruce Richards cover various topics in this informative fly-casting series that is packed full of cast-changing tips. In this Episode Jeff Wagner covers the fundamentals of distance fly casting. With these...
Goose Island Reopening for Overnight Visitors Starting March 1
ROCKPORT-- After months of recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey, Goose Island State Park is reopening its gates to overnight guests beginning March 1. "We are excited to welcome campers back to Goose Island State Park just in time for spring break," said Robbie...
Hurricane Damaged Port Aransas Fire Department to receive fire truck on emergency loan from Texas A&M Forest Service
PORT ARANSAS, Texas — Port Aransas Fire Department is set to receive a fire truck on loan from Texas A&M Forest Service on Friday, Sept. 29 to temporarily replace one damaged by Hurricane Harvey. Hurricane Harvey devastated the Port Aransas Fire Department leaving...
Ranger® Boats New 2360 Bay Ranger to Debut at Miami International Boat Show
Fishing functionality meets high-end styling FLIPPIN, ARK (February 16, 2017) Ranger® Boats' all-new 2360 Bay Ranger will debut at the 2017 Miami International Boat Show, Feb. 16-20, at Miami Marine Stadium Park and Basin on Virginia Key. The new offering is the...
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Old Freighter Sunk to Give Gulf Marine Life a New Hangout
PORT ARANSAS – The 155-foot Kinta S slipped to her watery grave Wednesday in the Gulf of Mexico off shore from Mustang Island, but the nearly 40-year-old freighter will foster new marine life for years to come. Scuttled in 75 feet of water eight miles out into the...
February 10, 2006 — North Pole Conditions!!!!
February 10, 2006 -- North Pole Conditions!!!! With the approach of our first COLD front in the past few weeks, I was really concerned with getting our mission completed. Bill Olson with Texas Outdoors Journal had been asking us to help with a feature winter time...
December 6, 2006 — Prefrontal Conditions: BIG TROUT
December 6, 2006 -- Prefrontal Conditions: BIG TROUT With the approach of another Artic Blast, Capt. Ted and I decided to do some scouting for up coming guests. Conditions were nearly as perfect as a Big Trout enthusiast could want! Light winds, overcast, prefrontal...
April 25, 2006 — Water Goes Up Must Come Down
April 25, 2006 -- Water Goes Up Must Come Down Seems like every time the reds get the opportunity to have enough water on the edges to really get podding, the bottom drops out a drives them back to the deeper guts. Tidal conditions like this are enough to drive a fly...
May 29, 2005 — The Good, The Bad, The Ugly!!!!!!!!!
May 29, 2005 -- The Good, The Bad, The Ugly!!!!!!!!! The past week has again been very interesting! The first of the week we had a good consistent bite on trout and reds. Then here comes the weekend and boom! CHANGE!!! In defense of the weekend, we expected a slower...
June 5, 2005 — Blow, Blow, Blow the Man Down
June 5, 2005 -- Blow, Blow, Blow the Man Down What an incredible week of fishing! Captain Ted started the week out on stellar 26, 27, and 29 inch trout extravaganza! All before 11:30 in the morning. The twenty-niner went 7.8 and just missed being the first Star...
July 13, 2003 — Reds and Storms
July 13, 2003 -- Reds and Storms Well we’re sitting around with all the hatches battened down waiting on Claudette! Looks as if we will get a direct hit, but if predictions are right it will help our bay system with the fresh water, hopefully with minimum damage to...
Any News on Dredging?
Any News on Dredging? Hello! I was wondering if there has been any more news related to getting the dredging done at the jetties and the mouth of the harbor? Are boats still able to safely make it in and out the jetties to offshore?
Any News on Dredging?
Re: Any News on Dredging? My opinion lately is that a majority of funding may have to be private or grant. With no Cast Guard station and little to no commercial traffic maintaining East cut is seen by some as unnecessary. Environmental impact can be argued either...
Pop Gets Wake Up Call!
Re: Pop Gets Wake Up Call! He is doing fine. However, doing way more than he should be at this point. We are trying to get him to 'take it easy', but you know him. Met donkeys less stubborn! He has the rest of the week off and hopefully he will take it...
Flatstalker boats
Flatstalker boats Hello all -Has anyone used one of the Flatstalker boats? www.flatstalker.com Seems like a pretty good deal. Any thoughts?David
boat….
Re: boat.... Have not heard any reports onthe Mosca's...however I am looking into turning over my boat next year. It would be a great starter boat and would not kill your budget...keep that in mind as we move forward.










