Sight Fishing

Herding Sheep

They are fish of many aliases. You may know them as prison fish, bay snapper, convict fish, or my personal...

Keys to April Sight Fishing

April usually means high tides, but also high winds! Finding suitable days can be a challenge to go out and...

Playing March Winds

Ready or not spring tides are soon to arrive, once again breathing life into our bays that just a few...

February’s Big Trout Puzzle

Let’s talk about one of the trickiest months to find big trout in the Texas Lower Laguna Madre. I say...

The Winter Grind

When I think of what my fishing program looks like in January the first thing that comes to mind is...

Heading South for Trophy Trout!

Although sight-fishing for redfish can be really good in December, with conditions of light wind and sunny days after passing...

Getting Started Saltwater Fly Fishing

So, you want to give saltwater fly fishing a try? Well, if you’re reading this there’s a good chance you’re...

October Sight-Casting Options and Opportunities

October on the Middle Texas Coast marks the beginning of many interesting opportunities in the realm of sight-fishing. Typically, depending...

Play It as It Lies

I often find when too much time has passed since my last fishing trip, my mind will begin to drift...

Predicting August’s Sight-Fishing Patterns

Scrolling through my fishing logbook, which began with my very first guided trip all those years ago, each entry refreshes...

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Wild Duck Crostini

Many coastal fishermen are also avid waterfowl hunters. Wild duck; mallard, pintail, gadwall, wigeon, and teal, can be highly delectable...

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