Offshore Fishing

Chandeleur Islands – Ravaged by Storms, but Still Great Fishing

The Chandeleur Islands have long been a preferred destination of Texas anglers looking for adventure and top-notch angling. As a...

August Update

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As of this writing the big game fishing in Texas has gotten off to a slow start. So far we've...

First Blue

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It had been a very busy morning of dodging lightning and rain and we finally managed to find a rig...

Outrigger Basics

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The sun glimmering on the ocean surface has a mesmerizing effect on the human mind–as you watch your lures popping...

2007 Big Game Fishing Tournaments

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Well, it's been a year now since we started this column and we hope you have enjoyed what we've had...

Space... the Final Frontier

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Space Age Technology and Big Game Fishing The space age has brought us new technology that has revolutionized the way...

March Madness

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Don't let the wind drive you crazy!Well, it's the beginning of spring, hunting season is over and big game fishermen...

Big Game Destinations

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It's no secret that February is not the hottest month for big game fishing off Texas. As we have said...

Winter Blues

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Winter weather on the Texas Coast can make it tough to get offshore. Many of us are thinking more about...

New Law Requires Circle Hooks

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Have you tried using circle hooks on natural bait for billfish? Well if you haven't, you might want to start....

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