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25 entries in the log.

Southwest FloridaAugust 13, 20262 min read

Tarpon season at Boca Grande, dressed for the fight

What to wear for tarpon season at Boca Grande and around Charlotte Harbor. Long fights, open sun and gear that has to move with you.Open log
TexasAugust 13, 20263 min read

Catfish after dark, a Texas primer

A practical guide to night fishing for catfish on Texas lakes. Where they hold after dark, what moves them, and how to pack for it.Open log
Coastal BendAugust 13, 20262 min read

Sight casting the Coastal Bend, and beating the glare

Sight fishing the Rockport and Port Aransas flats. How to cut glare on the Coastal Bend grass flats and see more fish for longer.Open log
PanhandleAugust 13, 20262 min read

Why you burn faster in Destin

Reflected UV off white sand and clear water is why anglers burn faster on the Florida Panhandle. What that means for what you wear.Open log
CareAugust 13, 20262 min read

Making performance fabric last a season

How to wash and care for UPF 50+ fishing shirts so they keep their rating, their fit and their print. Salt, heat and softener explained.Open log
Upper TexasAugust 13, 20263 min read

Fishing Galveston Bay in August, and surviving it

How to fish Galveston Bay and the upper Texas coast in August. Humidity, heat index and the gear that makes a summer morning workable.Open log
On the boatAugust 13, 20262 min read

Handling fish without wrecking your hands

How to grip, lift and release fish without cutting up your hands. Gill plates, leader wraps and sun, and what gloves actually fix.Open log
The KeysAugust 13, 20262 min read

Full coverage in the Keys, and why guides wear it

Why Keys guides fish in hoods, sleeves and gaiters. Latitude, flats glare and what full coverage actually prevents on a multi-day trip.Open log
South PadreAugust 13, 20263 min read

Why the Lower Laguna eats gear

The Lower Laguna Madre is hypersaline and relentlessly sunny. Why fishing gear wears out faster around South Padre, and what survives it.Open log
LouisianaAugust 13, 20262 min read

Marsh days, what to wear when it gets messy

What to wear fishing the Louisiana marsh. Long runs, no shade, mud and mosquitoes, and the gear that makes a full day comfortable.Open log
Mississippi and AlabamaAugust 13, 20262 min read

One outfit, inshore and offshore, on Mobile Bay

Fishing Mobile Bay and the Mississippi Sound inshore then running offshore. How to dress once for a day that covers two fisheries.Open log
Gulf CoastAugust 13, 20262 min read

Reading the tide before you launch

Why the tide swing matters more than the peak, and how to pick your window on the Gulf Coast.Open log
GuideAugust 13, 20262 min read

Redfish, Texas to Florida

Where redfish live across the Gulf, how the fishery changes from the Texas flats to the Louisiana marsh, and what it means for your gear.Open log
GearAugust 13, 20262 min read

Rope hats, and why anglers keep buying them

What makes a rope hat different from a cotton cap, why anglers wear them on the Gulf Coast, and how to keep one looking right.Open log
GuideAugust 13, 20261 min read

Sun protection that survives a full day

Why sunscreen alone fails on the water, what reflected UV does, and how to cover the spots anglers actually burn.Open log
GuideAugust 13, 20261 min read

Tarpon and snook

Where the southern Gulf fisheries run, from Boca Grande to the Keys, and why long fights change what you want to be wearing.Open log
Gulf CoastAugust 13, 20263 min read

Texas to Key West, how the gear changes along the coast

The Gulf Coast runs a thousand miles and does not fish like one place. How what you wear changes from the Texas bays to the Keys.Open log
TexasAugust 13, 20262 min read

The Texas wind, and why a hood beats a ball cap

The Texas coast runs fifteen knots of southeast wind for weeks. Why that changes what you wear, from Galveston Bay to the Lower Laguna.Open log
GuideAugust 13, 20262 min read

What UPF 50+ actually means

UPF 50+ blocks about 98 percent of UV. What the rating measures, why it is not SPF, and why some shirts lose it in the wash.Open log
GearAugust 13, 20263 min read

Why UPF beats sunscreen on a long day

Sunscreen lasts about two hours on the water. Why a UPF 50+ fishing shirt outlasts it on a Gulf Coast day, and where anglers still burn.Open log
LouisianaAugust 13, 20262 min read

A fall bull red trip to Venice, and what to pack

Packing for a fall bull redfish trip to Venice, Louisiana. Long runs, marsh, no shade and what to wear for a day in the delta.Open log
Getting dressedAugust 13, 20262 min read

What to wear fishing on the Gulf Coast

A practical layer-by-layer for Gulf Coast heat, glare and humidity, from a summer morning in the marsh to a winter front.Open log
Buying guideJuly 15, 20262 min read

How to Choose the Best Fishing Shirt for Gulf Coast Summer Heat

If you fish the Gulf Coast in summer, you already know the sun is the real opponent. Long days on the water from the Texas coast to the Florida Keys mean hours of direct exposure, heat, and humidity. The right fishing shirt makes all of it easier. Here is what to look for.1. UPF 50+ Sun ProtectionThis is the single mosOpen log
Fishing apparelJuly 15, 20262 min read

What to Wear Fishing the Florida Keys and Gulf Coast Flats

Sight-fishing the flats and running the Gulf takes a specific kind of gear. Whether you're poling for redfish, hunting tarpon in the Florida Keys, or drifting the bays, what you wear affects how long and how comfortably you can fish. Here is how to dress for a day on Gulf Coast and Keys water.Start With Sun ProtectionTOpen log
Texas lakesJanuary 14, 20255 min read

Top 10 Premier Fishing Lakes in Texas

Texas is a haven for fishing enthusiasts, offering some of the best lakes for bass fishing and other prized species. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner angler, these top fishing destinations in Texas are guaranteed to deliver. Get your fishing gear and apparel ready, and explore these must-visit fishing spots.Open log

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