South Padre Fishing Scene

South Padre: January 2026

I’m kicking off 2026 by sharing my approach to prepping for a day of fishing. It begins by checking three...

South Padre: December 2025

Fishing offers enjoyment and relaxation, but it also presents challenges that require decisive thinking — and I’m motivated by those...

South Padre: November 2025

I enjoy November for a number of reasons, but mostly because it’s wader time. It's time to break out the...

South Padre: October 2025

I would like to begin by defining the term, higher education. Higher education is traditionally an optional stage of formal...

South Padre: September 2025

Our weather patterns really have me baffled. I can't imagine near constant twenty-five mph winds during July – but it...

South Padre: August 2025

Based on my experience over the years, I would say August is a transitional month.  Actually, I lump August and...

South Padre: July 2025

Are you tired of the wind yet? Don’t be too quick with your answer as we are about to enter...

South Padre: June 2025

Before beginning this article I contacted our local meteorologist for insight into June’s weather. They responded that windy conditions would...

South Padre: May 2025

I want to share some technical stuff this month; things I’ve observed the past several months. Hopefully it will help...

South Padre: April 2025

April is finally here and I would like to talk about three very significant aspects of fishing this month. First,...

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