Although I have been catfishing many times, for this story, I called in an expert, my dad. He grew up on the banks of the Attoyac River, deep in the heart of East Texas. His childhood was spent running trotlines and fishing for catfish. Although he left the Attoyac over ...

The aggressiveness of the smallmouth bass makes them an exciting species to target. But, like many things, fish behaviors change with the seasons, temperatures and weather and so do their feeding habits. So, in order to make consistent catches throughout the year, it’s crucial to choose fishing lures based on ...

Guest Post by Dena Standley — I can’t talk about surf fishing for sharks without telling the story of my very first surf-fishing experience. I had grown up fishing in the lakes of East Texas, as was a rite of passage for any kid who grew up within a driving ...

Guest Post by Tim Carter —  This particular build I’m going to discuss is for a friend of mine out of Virginia. He is an active-duty sailor and close to having his first baby - and a custom-built rod. Let’s hope he gets to use it within the first year ...

Guest Post by Dena Standley -- There is a special kind of magic in surf fishing for redfish. My favorite spot for fishing redfish is in the Crystal Beach area of the Bolivar Peninsula, just a ferry ride across the bay from Galveston. It is one of the few beaches ...

Guest Post by Tim Carter -- Editor's Note: Like many other blogs out there, we get a lot of requests for guest posts. I get the reasons for the requests and, while I don't get annoyed by the almost daily deluge, I also don't accept most of them. They're often ...