Fall Surf Fishing The Texas Gulf Coast

Fall Surf Fishing on the Texas Gulf Coast featured image showing two anglers on the beach, one holding an oversized black drum, and the other a bull red drum.

Fall offers some of the most thrilling surf fishing opportunities on the Texas Gulf Coast. As water temperatures drop, I notice fish activity ramping up since baitfish travel in huge schools along the shoreline. QUICK LOOK: 8 Great Fall Surf Fishing Spots on the Texas Gulf Coast The Texas coast, which runs from Galveston to … Read more

12 Tips for Fishing Baffin Bay, Texas

Fishing Baffin Bay, Texas featured image showing Ken Kuhn with a nice slot red drum caught fishing Baffin Bay, Texas.

Fishing Baffin Bay, Texas, has always been one of my favorite experiences as an angler. The area is famous for its challenging waters, large speckled trout, and strong redfish populations, making it a top fishing spot along the Texas coast. QUICK LOOK: Important Considerations for Fishing Baffin Bay, Texas My time on the water has … Read more

7 Tips for Fishing Gulf Of Mexico Nearshore Rigs In Texas

Fishing Nearshore Rigs in the Gulf of Mexico in Texas. Image shows three fishermen fishing from the back of a boat next to a nearshore oil rig.

Fishing nearshore rigs in the Gulf of Mexico off the Texas coast brings some of the most exciting saltwater action around, and it is surprisingly accessible if you learn a few practical techniques. Over numerous trips working rigs off Texas, I’ve learned that careful planning, understanding fish behavior, and smart tactics make all the difference … Read more

6 Tips for Targeting Tuna Off The Texas Coast

Targeting Tuna off the Texas Coast Featured image showing lady angler holding up a nice Blackfin Tuna with an image of several yellowfin tuna hanging from the boat railing.

Fishing for tuna off the Texas coast offers an exciting and challenging experience for both novice and seasoned anglers. There are bountiful opportunities here, thanks to the unique environmental conditions and the migratory patterns of tuna. Understanding these elements can hugely enhance your success rate out on the water. QUICK LOOK: 6 Tips for Targeting … Read more

Awesome Texas Cast and Blast

Awesome Texas Cast and Blast

It’s that time of year. Summer is winding down. The days are getting cooler and the tides are getting higher. The annual finger mullet migration is getting started along the Texas Beach front and the hungry predators are right in there after them. Some of the best surf fishing of the year is during September … Read more

Plan B Copano Bay Texas – 2 days Kayak Fishing

Plan B fishing copano bay Texas

Copano Bay wasn’t our plan A but it turned out to be the wise choice. It’s that time of year. The weather is warm, the water is warm and the fish are biting. So, of course, I want to go fishing. As you can tell by the name of this site, I like to fish … Read more

Padre Island a Great COVID-19 Escape

Padre Island a great COVID 19 escape

Spring has sprung and the fishing fever is high. Unfortunately, so is the panic over this Corona Virus Pandemic. Our Local government, in their infinite wisdom and fear for public safety, closed the area beaches recently. That, as you can imagine, was not met with enthusiasm by those of us who consider the beach our … Read more

Surf Fishing Texas – Great Wintertime Fun in the Sun

Surf fishing Texas in Winter

Its winter. Hunting season is winding down, the holidays are over and it’s a long time until spring. It can be a frustrating time for surf fishermen. The call of the beach is strong, and besides, cabin fever can set in if you don’t get outside and unwind from the stresses of life. Time to … Read more

Surf Fishing with Fishbites Versus Berkley Gulp

surf fishing with fishbites or berkley gulp

Fishing the beach front surf zone presents some unique opportunities as well as challenges. Often you will be fishing miles from the nearest bait shop or store so you will need to ” bring it if you think you’ll need it”. Bait is one of those items that you will need. While you can, at … Read more

Bull Redfish From The Surf

Bull Redfish from the surf

The Running of The Bulls When Surf Fishing along the Gulf Coast, one of the most prized targets, is the Bull Redfish. Redfish or Red Drum, roam the beach front and will give you and your tackle a work out. Great sport to catch, they pull like a freight train and readily take a variety … Read more