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, 2026Writing
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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
September 30, 2026Poppers in Thin Water
Low summer flows favor small poppers, careful approaches, and presentations that keep a fly near cover without overwhelming the pool.
Freshwater · Guadalupe Bass · Summer · Topwater
September 26, 2026The Five-Weight Case
On Hill Country rivers, the rod that casts the fly you actually need beats the rod that sounds right.
Freshwater · Guadalupe Bass · Spring · Tackle
September 24, 2026Flies for Muddy Water
In the upper Laguna Madre, dirty-water redfish flies need a readable outline, a controlled sink, and room to work near the bottom.
Saltwater · Redfish · Summer · Fly selection
September 19, 2026Reading a Redfish Tail
A tailing fish tells you where it is looking, how fast it is moving, and whether it is worth a cast.
Saltwater · Redfish · Fall · Sight fishing
September 14, 2026The Case for Fishing Slower Than You Want To
Most fly anglers move a fly at the speed of their own impatience. Bigger fish rarely eat at that speed.
Saltwater · Speckled Trout · Winter · Retrieve
September 8, 2026Stock Tanks
The best largemouth fishing in Texas is behind a gate, and it is mostly a matter of asking.
Freshwater · Largemouth Bass · Spring · Small water
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