Braided Line in Texas Gulf Coast Saltwater Fishing

by Captain Kyle Tomek While some people hate it and others love it, spooling reels with braided line is a trend that is growing in popularity in the saltwater fishing scene. Braided line is very hardy and has greater strength packed into its small diameter contrary to its stretchy competitor, monofilament. Braided line holds up especially well when fishing in bay systems that are riddled with shell obstructions and submerged rock. The same areas where monofilament line often reels in rathe

Some Thoughts On Trophy Trout Fishing Lures From The Masters

by Captain Kyle Tomek When you look in your tackle box, you are probably greeted by two extremes: trout fishing lures which are battle scarred and faded from frequent use and others which still look as shiny as ever – come to think of it, have you even tried those out yet? Trying to decide which lure will give you the best shot at landing a prize trophy fish can be as baffling as predicting the winning lottery numbers. If you plan on reeling in some trophy trout this season, you’re going to ha

Fly Fishing Instruction – 3 Time Saving Tips For Fly Fishing Beginners

Fly Fishing Instruction – 3 Time Saving Tips For Fly Fishing Beginners by John ScarlettFly fishing is a fabulous way to spend your free time. It is not just about the fishing, the locations you can visit while practicing your hobby are quite stunning.Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to improve your technique there is no better source of help, guidance and information than fly fishing instruction.1. Small Investment Can Reap Big Rewards ” If you have had the lessons and yo

Fall Texas Fishing Reports Indicate Flounder Are Starting To Move Gulfward

by Captain Kyle Tomek Intuitively flooding every available pass to gulf water, southern flounder are migrating from the shallows to deeper depths for spawning. Shorter days and cooling temperatures induce this move pulling a breed of anglers out of the woodwork to pursue “saddle blanket” flounder. Captain Skip James is a veteran guide who is enthralled with flounder in Sabine Lake. For years, James has studied the movements of flounder and the flounder run using telemetry devices. “We patter

Children Fishing Safety Tips

1 Fish, 2 Fish... Fishing with your children is a very relaxing and fun experience, but it could become a horrifying one if you’re not properly prepared for the worst. Being safe should be one of your prime concerns while out on a fishing boat, especially if you’re taking the trip with small children. This article will outline a few tips and precautions that you should take before going on your boating trip. Basic Rules It’s important that before you go out onto the water that you let an

A Guide to Buying the Perfect Fishing Boat

When the sun is shining and there is a slight breeze in the air, the perfect way to spend an idle day is to go fishing. This article is about boats, buy fishing boat, fishin, fishing boat, Fishing vessel, Hospitality Recreation, lake boat, row boat, sea boat, wood boat, wooden boat, wooden fishing boat. But [...] Related Articles: Reasons Why So Many People Are Buying Fishing Kayaks Why are so many people buying fishing kayaks? If you... Boat Tours – Lake Michigan Dinner Cruise and Bo

Capt. Caserta’s Winter Fishing Tips

by Captain Mike Caserta On a Saturday, I decided to take my 3 clients to the backside of San Jose Island, since the tide was falling fast and there are cuts back there where the lakes drain into Aransas Bay. As expected, the areas outside the cuts were holding redfish. My clients fished from the boat so I drifted the front of the cuts. After some changing out I found the go-to lures were Devil Eyes in Gold Rush and Pink Hologram with a 1/16 oz jig. The fish weren’t hitting hard so you real

Black Drum: The New Spring Target In Texas Fishing

by Captain Kyle Tomek Texas fishing in the spring can be a little bit of a challenge along the coast, at least for those anglers who have their sights set on speckled trout and redfish. Spring winds along the Texas coast tend to stir up the water and frustrate fishermen and women in search of these fish. However, there is an entirely different kind of action in store for Texas fishing enthusiasts this spring according to the initial spring fishing reports for the area: the black drum run is ge

Spring Texas Fishing Report: The Black Drum Run

Texas fishing in the spring can be a little bit of a challenge along the coast, at least for those anglers who have their sights set on speckled trout and redfish. Spring winds along the Texas coast tend to stir up the water and frustrate fishermen and women in search of these fish. However, there is an entirely different kind of action in store for Texas fishing enthusiasts this spring according to the initial spring fishing reports for the area: the black drum run is getting a lot of attention

Shorter Days and Cooling Temperatures Move Flounder

Shorter Days and Cooling Temperatures Move Flounder by Captain Kyle TomekWith the days growing shorter and the mercury gradually dropping, flounder are on the move. With the approach of autumn, southern flounder begin to make their way out of the shallows, with crowds of these fish making their way through every available route to the deeper waters of the gulf. Yes, the flounder spawning season is upon us once again according to the latest fishing reports. Anglers who enjoy fishing for

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