Will Leschper

As the youngster carefully cranked the Zebco, the jack-in-the-box anticipation took hold that accompanies bass fishing in Texas. He knew something might happen. It was just a matter of when. And how loud. The pale, gray Slug-Go at the end of the line fluttered and twitched as it skittered along the surface...

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Texans love speckled trout, especially the pursuit of true "gator" specimens, those mythical saltwater creatures measuring 30 inches -- or more. The speckled trout has and always will be the prime saltwater angling target in the Lone Star State from Sabine Lake on the Texas-Louisiana border all the way down...

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The first few casts with the dark-skirted spinner bait sink in right along the edge of the dip in geography, exactly where they should be, but no takers materialize from below as the bait scoots toward the boat. A few more flips and still the drag remains to be put...

Fall and winter provide some of the liveliest angling opportunities for anglers willing to spend a day at the beach for Texas saltwater fishing pursuits. From Sabine Pass to South Padre Island, the Texas coast spans hundreds of miles and features myriad surf fishing options. Here’s a look at what’s biting...

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Texas deer hunting is legendary for both quality and quantity. We've got the country's largest white-tailed deer population -- numbering more than 4.5 million animals -- and months upon months to pursue and fill a liberal bag limit. This past season, archery hunters got the first shot beginning in October...