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
OK, so the government authorities have still deemed the beach to be one of the most dangerous places in the world for COVID – 19. I won’t get into the politics, because I honestly hate politics, but enough is enough. Well, if they won’t let us go to the beach, how about a trout fishing … Read more
Once again, our wonderful government officials decided the beach was dangerous, from a Covid 19 pandemic stand point, and closed our beaches to vehicular traffic and camping. Even the Padre Island National Seashore (PINS), nearly 60 miles of beach, most of which is remote and accessible only by four wheel drive vehicles, was closed. You … Read more
It’s officially hurricane season again. Just as the fishing along the beach is heating up, so are the tropics. This past week we saw just how quickly mother nature can alter one’s fishing plans. Tropical Storm Cristobal spun itself right through the middle of the Gulf of Mexico pushing high tides, wind and waves affecting … Read more
Summer is coming and the water and weather are warm. The time is right for an overnight camping trip at the beach. A great place to relax, unwind, swim, fish, and just enjoy the outdoors and fresh air. Depending on the beach and available facilities, a camping trip on the beach can involve some careful … Read more
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
When fishing, acquiring bait can get expensive and at times, or impossible as your local bait shop may be out when you get there. Having the ability to secure your own bait when you need it, is a valuable skill set. There are several methods of catching your own bait, but for this article, we … Read more
Spring has sprung, the water along the beach front is warming, and catching Jack Crevalle in the surf gets in high gear. As the water continues to warm, the schools of bait will start to migrate along the beaches. Following close behind will be predators of various kinds. One of the most aggressive and most … Read more
The black drum (Pogonias cromis), also known as the drum, is a saltwater fish similar to its cousin, the red drum or redfish. Though most specimens are generally found in the 5-30 lb range, the black drum is well-known as the largest of all the drum family with some specimens reaching excesses of 90 lb. … Read more
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
