South Padre Fishing Scene

The Mud Puffs of March

When I think of March a most memorable trip comes to mind. I was drift fishing with a friend and...

Winter Snook

Traditionally, February is the most unpredictable and coldest month of the year for us. We were very fortunate to escape...

Pickpocketing the Potholes

Recently, I was at the end of a very long and successful wade. As I turned around and headed back...

My Favorite Month

I frequently get asked, "When is the best time of the year to fish down here?" My immediate response to...

South Padre: November 2006

The month of November marks the beginning of the winter holidays. This is when we begin to prepare for the...

Wading Forward into Fall

Summer is gone and so are the extremely hot temperatures that accompany the months of June through September. It turned...

Some Do and Some Don’t

Have you ever experienced a fishing trip, whether it is with friends or with a guide, where one person seems...

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Matagorda Blues Red Snapper Creole

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