The Eyes Have It
For the past few years I have been trying to figure out if
eyes really make flies more attractive to...
Casey Smartt
He was the Fly Fishing Editor for Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine from 2002-2012. Born and raised in Austin, TX. He started tying flies at the age of 12 and got his first fly rod a year later. Casey spent his youth chasing fish on the Hill Country streams and Highland Lakes around Austin, and eventually graduated to saltwater fly fishing on the Texas Coast. He has an B.S. in Aquatic Biology from Southwest Texas State University and has had careers as a hunting & fishing guide and an environmental compliance specialist.
Choosing the Right Sinking Line
During cold-weather months, fish frequently seek the comfort and shelter of deep water. They may do this for long periods...
Jig Hooks
Jig hooks have been around for a very long time. Some of the earliest lures were built on jig hooks...
Freedom
Squinting against the blistering South Texas sun, my friend Larry pointed to a large expanse of tan-colored water that stretched...
10 Versatile Fly Tying Materials
While packing my stuff for a fly tying show recently, I methodically boxed up all the materials I thought were...
Those Wonderful, Mysterious Reds
One of the most thrilling sites in saltwater fly fishing is a school of redfish tailing its way across the...
Tying the Deadhead Minnow
A few years ago, I began experimenting with techniques to create a large cigar-shaped baitfish pattern made from craft fur....
Feedback
One of the most rewarding aspects of writing for Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine is the feedback I get from readers....
The Kodak Playsport Video Camera: Compact, HD, & Waterproof
Last year, Kodak introduced the Zi8 HD pocket camcorder. This relatively inexpensive video camcorder fits in your shirt pocket, boasts...
What’s in the Box
While putting the finishing touches on a fly recently, I glanced past the vise to several large ever-present plastic coffee...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Wild Duck Crostini
Many coastal fishermen are also avid waterfowl hunters. Wild duck; mallard, pintail, gadwall, wigeon, and teal, can be highly delectable...
