August 2010 Those Wonderful, Mysterious Reds By Casey Smartt One of the most thrilling sites in saltwater fly fishing is a school of redfish tailing its way across the... Read More
July 2010 Tying the Deadhead Minnow By Casey Smartt A few years ago, I began experimenting with techniques to create a large cigar-shaped baitfish pattern made from craft fur.... Read More
June 2010 Feedback By Casey Smartt One of the most rewarding aspects of writing for Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine is the feedback I get from readers.... Read More
April 2010 What’s in the Box By Casey Smartt While putting the finishing touches on a fly recently, I glanced past the vise to several large ever-present plastic coffee... Read More
March 2010 Lessons from Striped Bass By Casey Smartt I love to fly fish for striped bass. Although my home in New Braunfels is a very long way from... Read More
February 2010 Aleene’s Fabric Fusion By Casey Smartt Every now and then I come across an unusual material at a craft or department store that looks like it... Read More
January 2010 Choosing the Right Vise By Casey Smartt Over the past 30 years, I have spent a shameful amount of time behind a fly tying vise. Beginning in... Read More
November 2009 Four Flies that Changed Fly Fishing By Casey Smartt Recently while discussing fly designs with some friends, the topic came up of which patterns had most influenced the course... Read More
August 2009 4 Great Kayaks for Fly Fishing By Casey Smartt The past decade has seen an explosion in saltwater kayak fishing, and for good reason. Modern kayaks are durable, stealthy,... Read More
July 2009 Making the Connection By Casey Smartt You've finally decided to take the plunge into saltwater fly fishing. You bought the rod, collected some flies, and practiced... Read More