First Light Grass Lines
Large spring trout reward a quiet approach, careful attention to grass edges, and flies held at the depth where bait becomes vulnerable.
Saltwater · Speckled Trout · Spring · Wading
October 20, 2026A journal of Texas fly fishing
Warm water, salt water, and everything leading up to a perfect cast
Redfish on the flats, trout on a grass line at daybreak, bass in a stock tank behind a gate. Technique, and why it works.
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Leaving Bass to Spawn
Spring bass fishing can remain good without targeting nests, provided anglers recognize spawning behavior and give guarding fish room.
Freshwater · Largemouth Bass · Spring · Ethics
October 20, 2026Points After the Front
The first fall front changes reservoir bass fishing through wind, light, and forage movement, often before deeper water cools appreciably.
Freshwater · Largemouth Bass · Fall · Structure
October 9, 2026Winter Trout Over Mud
A controlled sink and restrained retrieve keep flies near winter speckled trout without burying them in the bottom.
Saltwater · Speckled Trout · Winter · Retrieve
October 7, 2026Reading the Marsh Drain
A falling tide concentrates redfish only when depth, current, and a safe route out bring fish and forage together.
Saltwater · Redfish · Fall · Tides
October 7, 2026Into the Onshore Wind
Casting into a summer sea breeze depends less on force than on loop shape, line control, and a sensible fishing position.
Saltwater · Summer · Casting
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