South Padre Fishing Scene

South Padre: January 2012

As 2011 departs I would rate it as very good, not necessarily a record-setter in all categories, but a good...

South Padre: December 2011

The title of one of my favorite western movies, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, is the perfect lead...

South Padre: November 2011

Other than a few scattered tough days, the fishing in the Lower Laguna has been very good, and this gives...

South Padre: October 2011

October is known to bring lots of changes to the fishing patterns here in the Lower Laguna Madre. Having said...

South Padre: September 2011

I'm guessing by now everybody is hoping September will bring some relief from the August heat. Traditionally September is a...

South Padre: August 2011

Some folks say August marks the end of summer but they must not live or fish in South Texas. Depending...

South Padre: July 2011

The summer doldrums are almost here. If you considered the beginning of summer hot, July's temperatures will really have you...

South Padre: June 2011

Summer is here and with it comes the need for sun protection unless you are willing to get roasted every...

South Padre: May 2011

The spring winds have been relentless. Although it has not stopped us from fishing, it has caused us to make...

South Padre: April 2011

The month of February brought the Texas coast a cold surprise; the good news is most of our bays fared...

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