Ike and More
I have lived through four hurricanes and one very bad typhoon in my lifetime and my heart goes out to...
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.
New Regs and Proper Planning
I have only recently been made aware of some new rules concerning PINS and will pass along to you those...
The Rest of the Story
Y'all already know about Hurricane Dolly so I will only address the effects on PINS. There was a heavy impact...
Circle Hooks
It amuses me how my fishing customers and even some experienced fishermen and guides react when I talk about circle...
The Way of It
Although I’ve written volumes about appropriate beach driving and camping etiquette I am continually bombarded with requests for such information;...
Common Sense and Bits of Information
Recently I’ve had the opportunity to be offshore in six foot swells while listening to the marine weather radio forecasting...
Odds and Ends and Helpful Tips
Although it sure isn't my favorite topic I want to let everyone know about a very real situation that exists...
Dolphins
Ten species of ocean dolphins (family: delphinidae) are found in the Gulf of Mexico. Two species of porpoise (family: phocenidae)...
Pompano, Winter Sharks, “Reel Legends” and More
I would say that 2007 turned out to be a most unusual year from start to finish. Sargassum was present...
Becoming a Better Fisherman
Sometimes I hate my daily log book. Just when I had about justified inconsistent daily catches and the lack of...
