The Shell Game: Playing the Odds on Bay Fishing
Any way you look at it, fishing is a gamble. Since there is a little gambler in all of us, it is the element of risk and the …
Sports
Amarillo by Morning Takes on New Meaning During TOWA Convention
It was a long waltz across Texas to Amarillo last week to attend the annual convention of the Texas Outdoor Writers Association.Every time I take one of my …
Putting the Finishing Touches on a New Fishing Boat
It was still February and a day before Old Man Winter was scheduled to unleash his last blast on our coast with freezing temperatures. The weather outside my …
Texas State Fly Rod Record Broken
A few months ago, I told you about an offshore fishing adventure out of the island town of Port Aransas. Until recently, I had been unaware that our …
Gearing Up with the Right Tackle to Fish Coastal Waters
If you ask a bait camp operator or an old salt at the fish-cleaning table, Hows the fishing? you might get a glowing answer. They might tell you, …
Return to Porter Creek for Sandhill Crane Hunting Adventure
I was excited about the prospects of my first official sandhill crane hunt. Although I have seen hundreds of the graceful birds fly over during numerous duck and …
Unlimited Options Can Put You Afloat in the Perfect Boat
If you are getting ready to launch into boat ownership or even if youre wanting to upgrade your own boat, now is the perfect time.January is the season …
Hill Country Deer Hunt Provides Meat for the Family Freezer
The 2001 deer season was rapidly slipping away and drawing to a close in many parts of the state. Although I had been fortunate to go on my …
The Black Drum: A Great Game Fish That Gets No Respect
What if I told you about a fish that can be caught year round in Texas waters, is abundant on the entire coast, and offers great sport fishing …