Chuck Uzzle

Chuck Uzzle

Sight-Casting Lessons Learned the Hard Way

The famous line from The Wizard of Oz where Dorothy tells Toto, "we're not in Kansas anymore," came to mind...

Things that go BUMP in the mud

Here in Texas there are a few things that are common from Sabine to Baffin at this time of the...

Lure Junkies and Out of Town Baits

People often say that the first step to curing a problem or addiction is to admit that you have one....

Re-think Your Approach to Cold Weather Fishing

In all the major bay systems along the Texas gulf coast, diehard big trout hunters are licking their lips in...

Change in Latitude brings Change in Attitude

Many of us along the Texas coast who love the outdoors have long held the notion that there is Texas...

As Good as it Gets

Before we take off on our monthly tour of my part of the world I have to get something off...

Chasing Cajun Cruisers; A Look at Upper Coast Shallow-water Fishing

Mention sight-fishing and most folk's thoughts leap instantly to redfish tailing in clear, shallow water; none of which conjures images...

Structure is What You Make It

In many ways our freshwater counterparts have it made; no tides to worry about, no fish stealing sharks, and you...

Which fisherman are you… tortoise or hare?

Instant gratification; speed is what we need. Only $20.00 extra will get it there tomorrow. All these examples of a...

Trading Places and Techniques

Like a scene from a bad surf movie the whole "locals only" mystique plays out at the boat ramp every...

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