Shark Fishing

The Holy Grail

At least fifteen different species of sharks visit the shallow waters off Texas beaches during any given year. The shortfin...

Setting the Bar: Giant Hammerhead Lives to Fight Again

Back in May, the time of year when spring begins to feel like summer, I and some friends and customers...

The Fun Found in Small Shark Species

The Texas coast is home to many types of fish.  Among them, at least 15 different species of sharks have...

Running With the Bulls

Dozens of species of sharks prowl the waters off the Texas coast.  Some, like the cat sharks, average only about...

A Modern David and Goliath Tale

Once in a great while, a story emerges into the world triumphantly, to become part of a culture's collective memory. ...

Rock Star Origins

I'm glad to say I've lived a charmed lifestyle for most of my adult life. The friendship bonds I've established...

Tiger Tales

For dedicated shark fishermen, it seems twelve months culminate in one epic moment in time.  At the end of every...

Clearing Up Confusion About Sharks that Spin

Those of us who love fishing for sharks in Texas can count our blessings. Though we typically don't experience ideal...

A Blacktip Affair

Imagine a spiritual surf fishing journey made during a calm, pristine day on Padre Island. As the seasons progressed into...

Sandy Clause

As I've grown older, I've come to appreciate the pristine atmospheres present on South Texas beaches during cold, crisp winter...

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