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Waterproof
More than 20 years ago, I watched my first video camera go belly up in the Guadalupe River. We were...
Casey Smartt
He was the Fly Fishing Editor for Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine from 2002-2012. Born and raised in Austin, TX. He started tying flies at the age of 12 and got his first fly rod a year later. Casey spent his youth chasing fish on the Hill Country streams and Highland Lakes around Austin, and eventually graduated to saltwater fly fishing on the Texas Coast. He has an B.S. in Aquatic Biology from Southwest Texas State University and has had careers as a hunting & fishing guide and an environmental compliance specialist.
Suggestions for Success
If you are new to fly fishing you may be a bit overwhelmed by the tackle, terminology, and techniques associated...
The Way it Goes
I was kayak fishing with friends recently on a sultry morning near Corpus Christi. It was one of those days...
Weed Guards
Each time I head out on the water, whether in fresh or salt, I am reminded of how many snags...
The Lure of Photography
Like many fisherman, I have always carried a camera with me for the purpose of documenting the fish I caught...
High Winds and Hard Targets
The past few months have been riddled with very tough fishing conditions. Relentless winds (characteristic of our region's returning drought...
The Meaty Minnow
One of the more common requests I receive from Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine readers is to provide more fly tying...
Small Flies
Each year, the lengthening days and stronger tides of spring breathe new life into the marshes and estuaries of the...
Kayak Ramblings
At first glance, modern sit-on-top kayaks seem to be a perfect match for fishermen. They are terrific watercraft for shallow...
