Surf Fishing How-To Series: Final Segment
For a number of months I've been attempting to give you a How-To Series, a primer of sorts, on fishing...
Billy Sandifer
Capt. Billy is a local fishing guide, birder, & conservationist on the Texas barrier island "Padre Island." He focuses on improving conservation of natural resources and enjoys spreading his knowledge to others. He is known as the "Padre of Padre Island", and has organized the local "The Big Shell Beach Clean Up" for 14 years. He has received the Conservation & Environmental Stewardship Award by the Coastal Bend Bays Foundation.
How To Series: Sharks from the Beach
Warning! Shark fishing may be hazardous to your health, your marriage, and your bank account.
No question, 2014 has been...
Techniques and Tips for Surf Tarpon
In several recent articles I have been providing information and advice for various species of gamefish available to surf anglers....
More on Species and Tactics
Last month I discussed speckled trout in the PINS surf to some degree and I could go on and on...
Surf Species – Spanish Mackerel, Ladyfish, Speckled Trout
I'm going to cover Spanish mackerel and skipjacks (Ladyfish) at the same time due to their similarities in behaviors and...
Port Mansfield Cleanup and More Surf Species
Over the years I've mentored six individuals who wanted to organize cleanup events. Three cleanup events took place on the...
Record Breaking Beach Cleanup and More Surf Species Primer
Unless you have been privy to all the meetings and the planning that went into this year's Big Shell Beach...
Gone but Not Forgotten
I want to address the status of our speckled trout fishery, currently as well as historically. It would seem appropriate...
Recipe for Success and Big Shell Beach Cleanup
A recipe calls for certain ingredients in very specific amounts and when you think about it most endeavors in life...
Sharkathon and Lessons Learned
I distinctly remember coming in off a shark fishing trip down the beach and being quite depressed as I listened...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Wild Duck Crostini
Many coastal fishermen are also avid waterfowl hunters. Wild duck; mallard, pintail, gadwall, wigeon, and teal, can be highly delectable...
