Man proudly holding a large fish he caught.

Getting a Grip

Big bass require special care to help ensure their survival by Matt Williams Texas big bass junkies got an unfortunate wake up call regarding big…

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Late Spring Coastal Fishing

Unraveling the mystery behind where to go and what to throw during the last full month of spring. By Danno Wise First things first —…

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About the April 2015 Cover

Most coastal anglers know that in April the jetties along the Texas coast serve as gateways from the Gulf of Mexico to the vast bay…

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Shared Memories of Yelps and Toms

A springtime adventure of spending special times afield with special people. Story and photography by Bob Zaiglin Spring mornings for a turkey hunter begin with…

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Taking Advantage of Active Flats

Find the right flat and choose the right lure and retrieve, virtually any angler can enjoy easy spring fishing. By Danno Wise April is definitely…

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When the Wind Blows

Some tips and techniques of where and how to successfully fish upper coast waters in blustery spring conditions. Story and Photography by Robert Sloan The…

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Upper Coast Jetties Grab-Bag

From Freeport to Sabine Pass, anglers can count on a variety of species feeding along the granite as the transition into spring continues. Story and…

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Reel Logic

Choosing a fishing reel boils down to skill level and application choices   by Matt Williams A guy who chunks and winds for bass three days…

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Cashing in with GOLD

One lure that has endured decades of use and has caught millions of fish is a gold spoon. Story and Photography by Robert Sloan I…

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Time to Get Skinny

Story and Photography by Nate Skinner Fish skinny and sooner or later you’re going to get bit. Trust me. I’ve been doing it for years….

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