Casey Smartt

Casey Smartt

Going With the Flow

The entrance to the lake was marked with a slender white-washed bamboo stake that had mysteriously withstood the assaults of...

Fly of the Month: Chrome Clouser

If I was forced to choose just one fly pattern for the rest of my days, it would certainly be...

Fly-Fishing for Bonefish, by Chico Fernandez

Chico Fernandez has devoted most of his life to fly fishing, fly tying, teaching, and writing. His fly patterns have...

Make a Stripping Basket

Stripping baskets are box-shaped tubs that strap around your waist and store loose fly line between casts while you walk...

Fly of the Month: McVay’s Gotcha

The history behind Jim McVay's Gotcha fly is almost a clic

State Record Redfish Caught

On February 27, 2007, Houston angler George Paauw stepped aboard fishing partner Fred Lynch's boat for a sightcasting trip to...

Fly Rodding Estuaries, by Ed Mitchell

If you haven't yet read any of Ed Mitchell's fly fishing books, you should. The best way I can describe...

Is That a Bobber?

The consummate gear-toting fly angler calls it a "strike indicator." He'll wince if you call it a "bobber." Strike indicators...

Fly of the Month: Stinger

The Stinger is a pattern that really isn't an exact imitation of anything. But, it looks like a lot of...

Saltwater Fly Patterns, by Lefty Kreh

When it comes to good saltwater fly fishing books, the works of Lefty Kreh are hard to beat. Lefty has...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.

Recipe of the month

Shrimp and Crawfish Bisque

This wonderful recipe comes from Debbie Ulrich and was featured during the cooking presentations at the Port O’Connor Boat Show...

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