Category: Fishing
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San Antonio Bay fishing report
With a steady 10-15 mph north wind, we decided to take our chances down south of SA Bay. Days like this one with cloudy skies, and cool temps had us all hoping for some big trout action. Our first couple wades came up with just a couple solid trout and a few nice reds. Then…
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Seadrift Redfish fishing report
The trip started off a little chilly as we waited for the sun to climb. With the passing cold front, our tides have dropped to normal levels. This is a very welcome sight because now trout and reds will start to congregate back in there normal areas. Many of my favorite spots to wade were simply…
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Port Mansfield Trophy Trout
It’s getting to be that time of year, time for the big trophy trout to come out and play in the shallow water. We are starting to take bookings for 2 day trips in Port Mansfield. Why two? Because after the first day you will not want to leave. This discount will run from December…
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Fishing with Brandon Blanch in Seadrift Texas
As someone who has been married a long time, I can tell you it’s important to find common hobbies for you and your spouse. I recently had a conversation with my wife Stefnie about fishing, which she explained she would like to do more of. Stefnie grew up fishing lakes and rivers with her dad,…
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CastAway Rods
CastAway Rods has moved to a new location in Northwest Houston, Texas. I visited their showroom recently to pick up a new trout and redfish spinning rod. The new store is clean, modern, and features the complete selection of CastAway rods. The main advantages of purchasing directly are a) the rod you want will be…
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Chasing Redfish with Captain Nathan Beabout
If you want to really learn how to fish for speckled trout and redfish, get out of the boat and into the water. We did just that with Captain Nathan Beabout out of Seadrift, Texas. Most all Texas Gulf Coast fishing guides will put you onto fish. Live shrimp (or croaker if available) over an…
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Rockport Fishing Trip Report
Texas Outdoors Network visited one of our favorite places in the world – St. Joe Island. Whether you call it San Jose Island, Saint Joseph Island, or just “St. Joe’s” it is a special place – pure nature as found hundreds of years ago. There is no development other than the ranch house (the island…
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Red Snapper fishing alert!
I grew up on the gulf coast, my parents owned a boat dealership near Corpus Christi and we spent all of our time hunting and fishing. My dad loved saltwater fishing and we fished the bays and went offshore every chance we could get!
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Lake Palestine Charity Bass Tournament
THE COFFEE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT NEEDS YOUR HELP! We are requesting any assistance you can give. The Coffee City Police Department is asking for donations, prizes, sponsorship, public relations support, volunteering of time and any other assistance we can get. On May 21, 2016; with the assistance and support of the Coffee City Economic Development Corporation and…
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One Proud Father
GG’s first bass
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Why I love Simms Fishing Products
Let me tell you why I love Simms Fishing Products. First, a little background. I grew up fishing the South Texas Gulf Coast from Rockport down to Baffin Bay and the Land Cut. Fly fishing was unheard of back then. I knew of no one who used a fly rod. Fly-fishing for tailing redfish is…
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Gulf Coast Speckled Trout!