Fishermen are an ever-evolving breed, much like the fish they pursue fishermen continue to get smarter and better equipped in order to be more successful. A perfect example of this phenomenon is as close the nearest tackle box and fishing rod.

Next week marks the annual hiatus from school that kids of all ages look for once the Christmas holidays are over. Spring break is here! During this week off from the rigorous demands of reading, writing, and arithmetic, you can rest assured that a cry will rise up from the masses that there is nothing “fun” to do.

Show me an angler who shuns deep water and I’ll show you a fisherman who’s missing plenty of fish. With so much attention being paid to shallow water angling these days it’s no wonder your local fishing hole is growing more crowded by the day,

It’s a common known fact that we have some of the craziest weather in the world here in Texas, especially on the coast. January and February have historically been some of our worst weather months, the conditions at this time of the year coupled with low water temps can make it down right miserable.

Goose hunters crank up conservation season
The month of January and all the cold weather associated with the New Year proved to be a winning combination for water fowl hunters all across the state.

Grey skies, low tides, falling water temperatures, and crowds that have now left the easy bite that was to be had in November.

Every now and again it’s good to not only look ahead but to also look back and reflect a little, take a moment to soak it all up because invariably there are things that really worth remembering.

You remember when....?” is a question that I am hearing all too often these days, especially when I am talking to water fowlers. Less than a decade ago our area marshes were a haven for all types of migratory birds,

I had always heard the old saying about “if you can’t beat ‘em join em;” well I must admit that in a fair amount of situations that trusty old saying can sure come in handy.

Technology is a great thing, the endless uses for gadgets and other electronic forms of communication have transformed a once very simple sport into a highly technical and ever evolving event.

Down in Alexandria, La. resides the home of the undisputed most popular fishing lure known man, the one and only Rat-l-trap by Bill Lewis lures.

“This is crazy, we have got to be insane to be out here” mumbled one of the passengers in my boat. I turned around to address the complaint and give them my assessment of the situation, “you are right, we are crazy” I agreed.

A life jacket or PFD and a whistle are a must anytime you are on the water, especially during the colder months.

Without a doubt, the bass fishing public has been pushed aside and nearly forgotten thanks to the explosion of trophy speckled trout from Sabine Lake and Calcasieu in recent years. Many a seasoned angler has forsaken both Toledo Bend and Sam Rayburn while in search of a monster speck this winter.

For months the faithful waited in anticipation for opening day and in what seems to be the blink of an eye duck season is halfway over. With half the season to go many water fowl hunters have resorted to road trips to get that last little fix in before the party ends.

Every great political candidate surrounds themselves with an army of supporters who at a moments notice can turn the worst information into something positive; these people are called spin masters.