Some of us, like myself, are lucky enough to live close to great surf fishing destinations. For the rest, some travel is required and it can be long distance trip. I thought it might help to go through the planning steps for a surf fishing vacation to a new and unfamiliar location. The world is … Read more
Follet’s Island and Surfside Beach, Texas. The Texas Coast offers a multitude of beach fishing destinations. Follet’s Island and Surfside Beach, is another great example of that. Follet’s island lies just across the San Luis Pass toll bridge from Galveston Island and extends for approximately 15 miles southwest to the small coastal community of Surfside … Read more
Galveston Island Texas is a 27-mile-long barrier island that lies about 50 miles southeast of Houston Texas. And just east of Crystal Beach and the Bolivar Penninsula. A hugely popular vacation destination being so close to one of the targets Metro areas in the country. It’s not without good reason. There are so many attractions … Read more
Matagorda Beach Texas is a 22-mile stretch of sand and shell located approximately 100 miles south of Houston where the Colorado River meets the Gulf of Mexico. Less popular, and much less developed than Galveston and Padre islands, Matagorda Beach offers some great surf fishing opportunities. If you’re new to surf fishing, or not sure … Read more
INTRODUCTION TO FISHING FROM THE BEACH What is it about the beach? Maybe it’s the sound of the waves, the cool sea breeze, the warm sun, the sand between your toes. Their seems to be something primal about the beach, something ingrained in our DNA that draws us back to mother ocean. Oh yeah, and … Read more
