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What will the effects of Bertha be on the marshes? Step by step guide to the annual motor service | Crazy high water temps in the back lakes.

I'm kind of all over the place this week. I correct a fact I got wrong about the MLLW, tell a story about dropping a lower unit on my foot and a note left on my windshield...

We're all over the map today. I'll explain why the blue water shows up in the summer and how to pick your beachfront fishing window. I also recap my trip to Grand Cayman and the reports I'm hearing about what's happening here on the home waters.

Well we stayed in the home waters and ate some crow. Caught a couple redfish but didn't get the finish we wanted.

It looks like Summer is finally here!

Storm surge, Lots of rain run off. Muddy water. It must be time for a fly tournament.

Lots to cover this week. My 11 yr old son and I fished the Galveston Redfish Tournament in waters I hadn't ever been in. I also explored a new area in my scouting attempts for the Galveston Classic. My buddy Mark caught a state record Black Drum but didn't do all of the registration to claim it.

This week I recap a trip where we got shots at sheepshead, a big ugly, a bull red and a triple tail all in one morning. We'll also discuss the salinity maps and how I use it to select my fishing areas after lots of rainfall occurs.

It's action packed until you try to film things with a nice camera. This week we talk about getting skunked, fresh water run off and high tides.

We camped, fished, fought the wind, told campfire stories and had an overall blast.

This week we discuss how to decide where to stop and fish after not being on the water for a week or two. We also talk about the packing list for a multi-day skiff trip.

We made lemonade last week. Figuring out the grind one bite at a time.

Water is up, fish are scattered, Spring is slow getting started. Let's talk about how to approach this season.

This week I sat down with my buddy Wayne and we talked about all things redfish, from tournament drama to deep water tactics and his Diamond G Custom painted baits.

What can I say? It's been a tough week. LOL

The redfish are fired up and schooling all over the marshes of Texas.

Let's talk about where not to look and how to approach a school when you find it. We'll also talk about my adventure this last week.

A lot of things must work together between seeing a redfish and holding him up for the grip & grin. Let's talk about the most common mistakes and some that you may not have thought about.

What info is ok to share with your buddies? What's up with this fall style marsh dump happening in March? Let's dive in.

Eventful Trip last Friday. Spring is here. Schools will kick off in a couple weeks or so. Water has gotten muddy and the wind is gonna blow!

Have you noticed that strong SE and SW wind blowing this week? That's one of our signals that Spring is here. We'll look at what to expect in the coming weeks.

It's that time of year again where we see all our buddies and spend all our money in one place. Jacob joins us this week to talk about the behind the scenes of the Houston Fishing Show.

I broke the 40" mark and landed a fat bull in the shallows on a crab fly I tied the night before. What a feeling! Listen in as I tell the story and talk about the current water conditions.

Slow down fellas. You're moving too fast. You can go a good bit without seeing any fish and then bam, 15-20 reds in a small area. It's easy to blow them out, so you have to move slow and see these fish from a distance to keep from spooking them.

It's colder than an ex-wife's shoulder out there. This week we talk about horizontal and vertical thermoclines and discuss the mentality behind bait selection.

I tried to tell y'all last week what to do when the tide fell out. I hope you listened. I went out and tested that theory and had a great day on the water. Listen in to recap the secrets you can use next time we have a big water fall out.

Back to normal this week with me rambling about spraining my ankle on the ski slopes, winter low water fall out and what that means for the redfish, how to perform your motor break in service, and a hack for looking at multiple NOAA stations on your phone's home screen. Tune in and tell a friend!

Sat down with Capt. Kyle Smith this week to talk Kayak fishing, winter patterns and preparation for guided trips.

We talk all about how the last cold front affected the fishing. We discuss skiff design, hull slap, jig heads, and whether or not you should use a leader around oyster.

I'm joined by one of my 18 year old sons this episode. We talk about the shift in redfish feeding patterns that focus more on mullet than shrimp. We also get a little off the rails LOL.

Kinda all over the map today. I recap a trip from this morning, rant about the lunatics on social media fishing pages, and discuss why fish limits are a good thing, but still may not be enough.

Fumbled my way through the beginning of what turned out to be a great trip last week. Let's dive in and discuss what I saw from the poling platform.

This week I sit down with Cam Cooper to discuss the launch of his guide business and how his journey has gone thus far.

This week I challenged myself to go out and hunt for shallow water bull reds. It's November and it doesn't get much easier than this time of year. During this episode I recap that solo mission and talk about what I learned.

This week I visited with Jacob Sumney, the owner and operator of Kden Lures. We discussed the challenges faced when creating lure and the balancing act it is to work, raise a family and fish tournaments. Hope you enjoy the interview!

Let's analyze the recent marsh dump and learn to time the bite. We will also talk about the perceived affect of barometric pressure on fish behavior.

This week I was interviewed by a new friend, Chris Little. Chris is the host of Dead Calm Outdoor Radio that can be heard on The Outdoor Radio Network and across the world on iheart media.

We talk about the differences in the South Carolina and Texas fisheries and discuss the pattern developing for redfish in the back country as fall moves in.

This week I sat down with the owner and operator of Castaway Customs Seadek, Kaylor Little, who also happens to be the wife of Brian Little of Sabine Skiffs. Kaylor was one of the masterminds behind the Black Fly Affair tournament for the past two years and in this episode we:

Dive in to what it takes to run a tournament

How her seadek business works

The ebbs and flows of balancing life as a business owner.

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It's mid October and we still haven't had a cold front. What does that mean for the overall weather pattern going forward?

How can we maximize our time on the water and not waste time in non productive areas?

Let's unpack all of that plus more.

This week I sat down with Sally Black from the Galveston Bay Foundation to talk about the Jones Bay Oyster Catcher Project. I learned a ton and love what this organization is about.

What does it mean for redfish when the flounder show up in big numbers in certain parts of the marsh?

High tides can be tough but so can navigating familiar waters with a new skiff.

Sportsman's paradise did not disappoint. Cam and I recap the whole trip on this episode.

During this episode I sit down with Terrell Maguire and Jared Eisley to discuss their victory in the Galveston Redfish Series.

DIY gone wrong.

What a time! Let's discuss.

Taking your kid fishing is not always easy, but oh so worth it.

Let's discuss the similarities and differences, along with how to fish these seasons when they roll around.

I'm living it up in Costa Rica while you listen to this. I figured this was a good reminder of bird activity in the marsh!

This week Brian Little sits down at the mic to discuss his buddy Owen Gaylor, The Black Fly Affair and the Galveston Bay Foundation.

Tournament fishing is tough and it can be even tougher when you stick to the shallows.