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Author: Robert McConnell
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The Bully Bluegill Spider: An Original Panfish Pattern That Works For Carp Too!
While fishing along a narrow, urban ditch in Houston, I spotted a school of grass carp. To my delight, the fish were circling under Read More
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Rio’s Elite Predator Line — Gear Review
Over the past year, I was looking for a fly line for fishing our local rivers in southeastern Texas. I wanted something that Read More
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Tools & Tricks for Finding New Water
In this post, I’d like to delve into some tools and tricks to help anglers find new waterways to fish. This material might be old hat for some, but to those who are Read More
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Tips for Scouting Wild Game While Creek Fishing
Exploring and fishing small waterways in the Pineywoods is not only fun from an angler’s perspective, but it also provides scouting opportunities for Read More
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Keep a fly rod in your car
Do you have a fly rod rolling around in the trunk of your car, or shoved in between the back seats? How about a small duffle bag packed with Read More
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Big Changes for the Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth bass are a popular sport fish for many fly anglers, especially those who enjoy fishing in rivers and streams. Reverence for smallmouth bass can even Read More
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Review: Water Shoes by Astral Designs
From the limestone creeks of Central Texas to the sandy bayous of the Pineywoods, fly fishermen in the Lone Star State have plenty of unique waterways to explore. Read More
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Whitlock’s Teachings on Nymphing for Bass
Whether popping topwater flies on a summer evening, or stripping bushy streamers through a deep hole, many fly anglers who Read More
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The Return of Texas River Otters
If you spend enough time fishing the creeks in the Pineywoods of East Texas, you’ll eventually come across sign (tracks or scat) of Read More
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