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,”...
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...
Wading at Night
Re: Wading at Night When we were kids we would jump the fence at the condos on the south corner late at night and catch flounder and trout under the lights. Jack Carpenter would always run us off. Then we decided we could wade from the lot next door over to the...
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Re: boat…. Running an 18'6″ Explorer. Poling and casting platform…lowrance electronics…honda 90. McClain Trailer
Guess I’ll be the first to bring it up.
Guess I’ll be the first to bring it up. Looks more and more like a final landfall in Mexico. Fine with me.I rode out Allen and will not do it again. Mentally drained me.I'm sure you guys are watching closely and know whether or not you need to bail.Be safe...
Sept 17, Monday of TFF of Houston trip
Sept 17, Monday of TFF of Houston trip Brandon, I don't know if you got my email so I am posting my question here: Bruce/Brandon, I will be there with the TFF of Houston the weekend of Sept. 15th and am totally psyched to the gills about the prospect of continued...
Global Warming & the Texas Coast
Global Warming & the Texas Coast Please let me hear some of your feedback and feel free to ask any questions. I am working for a couple of conservation groups and researchers regarding this very crucial and important issue. I am also wrting a number of articles...
Port Mansfield 8/26-27
Re: Port Mansfield 8/26-27 You are not crazy, TX Chicken. Redfish makes some of the absolute best ceviche. The consistency of the meat makes it great for this. Also, one time I was in New Orleans (before Katrina) and had brunch at the Commander's Pallace (of...
Wondering how it is down there
Re: Wondering how it is down there To be honest, I would say fair to not so fair. However, with that said, there are still a number of big bulls (40+inch) out by the jetties. if you hit it right, game on, if not, ??? There can be a few long days out there. I will...
We need your help.
We need your help. My friend, Capt. Wayne Stark from Port Mansfield has stage 3 Rectal Cancer, our Chamber and people of P.M. are putting on a tournament to help him with his medical bills. Date of the event is Oct. 27, 2007. Also we will be conducting an on-line...
Public Input Meetings Set On Coastal Fishing Regulations
Public Input Meetings Set On Coastal Fishing Regulations AUSTIN, Texas — State fisheries biologists have set a January series of public input meetings in Port Arthur, Dickinson, Port Aransas and Port Isabel to discuss possible changes to the way fishing and fisheries...
spots to wade fish
Re: spots to wade fish Confused as to why so many have read but I haven't received any help?
Aggies and Big Fish; Statement or Oxymoron? — March 31, 2008
Aggies and Big Fish; Statement or Oxymoron? — March 31, 2008 We hosted a bachelor party for 1ST. LT. Stephen just returned from serving our Country in Iraq. Thanks Lt. He and all his buddies, who by the way were Aggie's, let it be known despite them being...










