Fly Fishing

Tying Saltwater Flies: 12 of the Best, by Deke Meyer

Tying Saltwater Flies: 12 of the Best, by Deke Meyer, is a short but nifty book that showcases the tying...

Simple Saltwater Flies: No. 1 - The Bendback

If you have ever considered tying flies, or if you have acquired a few tools and materials and are just...

Federation of Fly Fishers Fly Pattern Encyclopedia, by Al & Gretchen Beatty

The Federation of Fly Fishers Fly Pattern Encyclopedia is a book that contains photographs and recipes for hundreds of flies...

The Case for Distance

Fly fishermen sometimes debate whether or not distance casting is a skill needed to catch fish along the Texas Coast....

The Redfish Book, by Frank Sargeant

The Redfish Book, by Frank Sargeant caught my eye several years ago on a bookstore shelf. I bought a copy...

Where to Start

Selecting and purchasing your first fly fishing combination can be both exciting and tortuous. There is an abundance of quality...

Fly of the Month: Magic Crab

The Magic Crab is a lightly weighted crustacean pattern made from a mix of dubbed craft fur fibers and flash...

Thrill Ride

We are all drawn to fly fishing for different reasons. Some of us simply enjoy the gentle whisper of fly...

Learn About…Texas Freshwater Fishes, by TPWD

My two boys, Rhodes and Foster, recently showed up with a copy of a book called Learn About…Texas Freshwater Fishes....

Fly of the Month: Polar Clouser

One of the most effective baitfish patterns I have ever used is the “Chrome Clouser.” This is a flashy fluid-looking...

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Shrimp Crostini Appetizers

INGREDIENTS • 1 lb fresh large shrimp • 2 Tbsp butter• 1/2 tsp thyme• 1/4 cup shredded Colby cheese •...

Chef Davis Turner’s Fish Fry Recipe

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