This past Saturday, February 27th 2021 marked the 26th Annual Billy Sandifer Big Shell Beach Clean up on the Padre Island National Seashore in Texas. Hundreds of volunteers donated their time, vehicles, trailers and fuel to help carry on Captain Billy’s Legacy. COVID protocols made things a little different, but we carried on. The Big … Read more
Shimano is a highly recognized and respected name in the fishing tackle industry. They have a stellar reputation for quality, strength and durability. Every fisherman who has owned and enjoyed using Shimano Surf tackle can thank Japanese visionary Shozaburo Shimano, who in 1921 declared “I aim to make Shimano’s products the best in Kansai, then … Read more
Surf fishing requires some specialized fishing gear. Tsunami surf rods were designed with this im mind. The saltwater environment is one of the most harsh on the planet and it takes its toll on your equipment, rods included. I have used many different makes and models of rods for fishing the surf over my many … Read more
In case, you can’t guess by the name: The Beach Angler, I love surf fishing. Now, maybe you are new to surf fishing or not even sure what it is. In that case, check out my article: What is Surf Fishing, and that should get you a good overview on the subject. I’ve recently come … Read more
Big Bend National Park is in southwest Texas and includes the entire Chisos mountain range and a large swath of the Chihuahuan Desert. Located on the US border with Mexico which is formed by the Rio Grande river which provides water recreation opportunities within the park. This is a remote park with the nearest town … Read more
In addition to my love of hunting and fishing, I also enjoy hiking. Mostly, I just love spending time in the outdoors. Hiking is another excuse to spend time exploring and enjoying nature. Whether it’s a simple day hike, or an overnight back country camping hike, I’m all in. Guadalupe Peak trail is a fairly … Read more
It’s officially wintertime. Hunting season is winding down. Football season is finishing up and the weather is unpredictable at best. If you’re an outdoorsman like me, this is probably your least favorite time of year. Hunting season is over and, more often than not, the weather makes fishing tough to impossible. If you live along … Read more
Well, another Colorado Elk Hunt is in the books. In my last article, I discussed the gearing up and outfitting for the trip. We had a great and successful trip this year. The weather worked out perfect with snow pushing the elk out of the high country and having several years experience hunting the area, … Read more
Fall is in the air. The temperatures are cooling, the first cold fronts are making their way south, and like many of you, my mind turns from fishing to hunting. I know this site is primarily about fishing, and I do love fishing, but I can’t help it. This time of year I get the … Read more
It’s that time of year. The days are getting shorter and the air temperature is much milder. Bait fish by the millions are beginning their fall migration along the Texas beach front. Huge bait balls of Dusky anchovies, and the annual finger mullet migration are in full swing. Predators of all kinds are in a … Read more
