Tag: Texas
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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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Who loves deer hunting?
There is nothing like hunting in Texas. The Texas sky. The howl of coyotes. A hawk gliding overhead. That Texas sunrise. The anticipation as darkness fades away into first light.
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Opening Day 2016
Opening Day of deer season is the most anticipated day of the year for those who love hunting. We are on a MLD3 ranch so we have a soft opening in October for does and culls but the real hunt for us begins on November 1. The first Saturday of November is special. Our lease…
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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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Annual Texas Predator Posse Rendezvous
Every year around this time (Spring Break), the members over at the Texas Predator Posse (a free membership based web forum and hunting club) get together for a family friendly shindig, called the Rendezvous, or Rondy for short. The festivities start on Friday afternoon, and go through around lunch time Sunday. An itinerary can be…
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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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Win a Taiga 27 Quart Cooler!
Share your hunting and fishing pictures! Texas Outdoors Network and Taiga Coolers have partnered to offer the opportunity to win a Taiga 27 Quart Cooler! You will be “Living the Cooler Life!” To enter the sweepstakes: Add your photo and description in the form below. Post Title is required (i.e. “Matagorda red!”) but Post Content is…
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Goose Island State Park
Looking for a new place to fish? Try Goose Island State Park near Rockport. Our family has been going to the Rockport-Fulton area for years and Goose Island State Park is a special place. There are campsites within the park and the area offers a wide variety of lodging from old-time cottages to new…
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Bay Flats Lodge
Bay Flats Lodge is the premier fishing (and duck hunting) lodge on the upper Texas Gulf Coast. Located in the quiet fishing village of Seadrift, the lodge and facilities are first-class. No long truck rides to the boat ramp – the dock is a short stroll out the front door. You will fish the…
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Welcome to Texas Outdoors Network
Texas Outdoors Network is dedicated to providing sportsmen across the Great State of Texas with a comprehensive resource to use in planning your next adventure. We are dedicated to preserving and promoting hunting and fishing across Texas. We strive to bring youth and ladies into the sport as they are the future. In the coming…