It has happened on numerous occasions this year. Gulls are diving as shad leap from the water in terror. There is no question a predator is under them and due to the location the highest likelihood (or hope) is that it is trout of the speckled variety. You make dozens … Continue reading
Catfish really bite on rainy days
We haven’t had much here where I live in Southeast Texas lately but a couple of weeks ago we had two days of solid rain. Once I saw the ditch across the street filling up I knew it was time to hit the bayou down the road and soak some … Continue reading
Deadly gear for BIG trout (photos)
A few years ago, my friend Mark Davis (host of Big Water Adventures on the Outdoors Channel) introduced me to a deadly technique for catching big trout. It works any time but it works incredibly well during the summer months. It involves using a popping cork, medium-heavy action spinning rod … Continue reading
Bull Reds and Dolphins
Savvy offshore anglers know when dolphins (and sharks) are thick around rigs and wrecks the snapper hold tight to the structure and will not bite. I have found the opposite to be true around jetty systems in relation to bull redfish. I have a spot at the Sabine Jetties that … Continue reading
Topwater/plastic combo for MONSTER trout
Witnessing the blowup of a big sow speck can be the most impressive or underwhelming thing an angler can witness. Sometimes they strike with such vigor they force the lure into the air causing the heart to skip a few beats. Many times, the signature of a super-sized sow will … Continue reading
Are crappie the smartest fish?
Are crappie the smartest fish we deal with in Texas on a regular basis? In my opinion the answer is “no” but they are certainly near the top of the list. In fact, the researchers at Pure Fishing (producers of Abu Garcia, Berkley, etc.) list them as No. 2 only … Continue reading
Want big mackerel? Try the fluttering spoon
While conducting tests for my F.L.E.X. Fishing (TM) system, last summer I came across a method that is killer for catching BIG Spanish mackerel. It’s called the “fluttering spoon”. When using spoons around jetties and rigs, most anglers throw, let it sink a few feet and reel. That works great … Continue reading
Topwaters: The best blowups aren’t
Many of the largest specimens of speckled trout, largemouth bass and recently redfish caught on topwaters exhibit no blowup. They just suck the lure right under. I have caught really nice specks using plugs like the Skitter Walk and the only reason I knew a fish hit was due to … Continue reading
Weightless lizards deadly for largemouths (photo)
I have caught more big bass over the last two years than I have caught in my previous 35 years. No kidding. Most of that has to do with the fact I am focusing on them through my F.L.E.X. Fishing (TM) system which helps anglers catch big fish of any species. … Continue reading
Big bass and creature baits
Anglers wanting to catch big fish should always have a rod and reel and at least a small tackle box in their vehicles. You never know when an opportunity will present itself. I went out today to see what the drought had done to my friend’s pond. A couple of … Continue reading
