If you are into Surf fishing or are thinking of giving it a try, you will need some specialized gear, including surf rods. The best surf rods will, in general, be longer and with a heavier action than your standard inshore or freshwater rods. You need the longer, heavier action rods to handle large fish … Read more
For those of us who occassionally venture offshore, whether in a boat or kayak, we need to be prepared in case disaster strikes and we find ourselves in need of help. Marine radios can be a literal lifesaver in these situations. We’ve taken a look at TowBoatUS before, for when you find yourself stranded and … Read more
You may have heard about the FishBrain app for your phone where you can get maps, fishing locations, fishing reports and more right on your smart phone. It was inevitable that the smart phone, with all of it’s available apps, someone would eventually develop a fishing app. FishBrain did and, I’m sure there will be … Read more
Daiwa spinning reels have been around longer than I have and I’m pretty sure they will be around long after I’m gone too. 😉 Spinning reels have the advantage of casting distance, ease of use, and no backlashes. This makes them a great choice for the beginner or inexperienced angler as well as the old … Read more
There are two types of boaters in the world, those that have broke down and needed to be towed in, and those who will break down and need a tow. TowBoatUS is ready 24/7 365 when you find yourself stranded and needing a tow back to the dock, or something as simple as a jump … Read more
If you fish long enough, and hard enough, eventually you will catch some fish. And, if you like to eat fish, you will need to clean your catch. Just like the electric fillet knives we looked at previously, a good fish cleaning table makes the chore of cleaning fish much easier and more efficient than … Read more
We all have our favorite fishing holes or our home waters, so to speak, but sometimes we venture out and try new areas. Either by design or necessity, we find ourselves fishing unfamiliar waters. The question is; What do you do now? Where to fish, how to fish, what to fish for all come to … Read more
If you are new to surf fishing, or like me a veteran of the beach front, you know that hauling all the gear you need for a surf fishing trip can be a real challenge. Particularly when it comes to your expensive rods and reels. Bouncing around in the back of your vehicle can result … Read more
It’s official, spring has arrived, the Texas Surf is warming and so is the fishing. While here in south Texas we had a very unusually freeze event in February 2021, that caused a large fish kill in our bay systems, the beach front is still very much alive and well. This past weekend, March 20-21, … Read more
Sometimes we find ourselves in a fishing situation where either the water is too cold, or we simply don’t want to get wet. You need something more than just wading boots or shoes. A good pair of waders can go along way to keeping you warm, dry and fishing. I’ve tried them all over the … Read more
