Jake Haddock

Jake Haddock

Respect Premium

We have a species of fish here in Texas that no longer seems to get the respect it deserves. It...

Adaptability Through Versatility

As I sit in my tackle room looking through notes for another potential topic to bore y’all with, something grabs...

Is November the New October?

The last few years it seems like fall has been running a few weeks behind. Leaving question whether the season...

September Swing

The month of September simply can’t get here soon enough. Summer has seemed to drag out this year with long...

Poling Skiffs - Changing the Game

As a fisherman, one of the best attributes you can have is the ability to adapt to change. Growing up...

Bucktails

If you’ve read a few of my articles you may have noticed I often reference the use of bucktail jigs...

Bear Hunting with a Switch

When I was a kid, I recall being out at a local shopping center with my family. While my mom...

Negative Tide, Negative Fish, Positive Vibes

If you’re reading this it means you survived 2024. The sight-fishing game along the upper half of the Texas coast...

Seeing Blue

Ever since I could walk the bank of a pond, fishing pole in hand, I’ve had a particular appetite for...

Something In the Air

It’s always a very welcome feeling, stepping outside when the first breath of a dry north breeze hits the Texas...

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Hot & Crunchy Speckled Trout with Mango Jalapeño Aioli Premium

My friends Brandon Benton and Mary Anne Gunn shared this recipe with me. It’s got a little coastal kick and...

Hot & Crunchy Speckled Trout with Mango Jalapeño Aioli

Isle of Matagorda Baked Flounder

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Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine March 2026

TPWD Science-Based Gill Net Program Remains On Hold