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Sometimes a little exploration can lead to a whole new perspective. This is just the case when you try out the Rage Tail Space Monkey, it definitely is one good bass bait.
Read MoreNo doubt GoPro has paved the way for consumers to easily capture footage. How to get great footage can be a little tricky though. With the recently released GoPro Hero Session, it has become even easier to catch awesome footage.
Read MoreThe year of 2015 was a great one, but extremely busy and hard to get some fishing action in. With multiple record storms for the state of Texas, a plethora of school work from college, and hit or miss fishing weather due to unusual weather, anytime I could even get onto the water was well worth it whether I caught fish or not. Without further wait, here are my top five moments from the year of 2015.
Finishing my spring semester of my junior year of college was quite a relief. I do not think I have ever had as much homework and time spent studying for school than this semester. Although winter time is never a great time for bass fishing, especially in Texas, an opportunity came to allow for some potentially good fishing. I did not plan on catching much, but fortunately a week of solid and stable weather produced a lot of bass. Although there was only one real “big bass” of the day, catching any sized fish was a blast as it was a great way to spend my first day off from school. I used my favorite crank bait for shallow water, the Strike King KVD Square Bill, along with some Rooster Tails to reel in quite a few bass. You can read more on this day of fishing here.
Texas has received a very unusual, or more so extreme year of weather which includes a ton of flooding, multiple severe tornadoes, and very sporadic weather to say the least. On one particular day, my hometown received over eight inches of rain in one day. This fishing trip was yet another case of going fishing after a long time spent completing school work, or more so waiting for a time when the water levels weren't in flood conditions, but luckily going to the Brazos River by Possum Kingdom Lake is always a great reward due to the scenery and great bass fishing. Check out this video if you haven’t yet, it is pretty neat and encompasses a never before seen guest – Blackie the River Dog.
Possibly one of my better short films ever made, TKFTV Episode 5 was my first video which used the Hero 4 Silver Edition. The San Saba River certainly does make it easy to catch some great footage and bass too, as it is always a generous place to visit. After a long winter of not much fishing, this trip to the San Saba River was a great one. I caught a couple of pretty good bass, along with some very fun to catch little rascals, but once again just being able to go fishing was well worth it. One thing that this video really showed me was how much better quality the Hero 4 has over the previous versions of GoPro's, as the clarity is quite a bit clearer.
For those of you who follow my media and work, you are probably well aware that I really enjoy going to the Devils River in Southwest Texas. The Devils River made for a great location for my first film ever as well. Very rapidly this film grew to become my most popular video to date with nearly three times more views than any other video I have produced. With a strong focus on the scenery and the location versus just a ton of fishing action, you are certain to have a good idea of what the Devils River looks like. I really enjoy the atmosphere of the Devils River due to the very rugged Texas landscape that surrounds it along with one of the most pristine rivers in the United States running through a very dry area of Texas. It is a very unique place to visit if you ever have the opportunity. If you have not seen this film, or would like to watch it again please feel free to watch it below.
I have caught quite a few big bass in my lifetime. Most of them have been in unexpected times, as I did not really plan on catching such a big bass it just always seems to happen. On a cold spring day with water temperatures extremely cold I did not plan to catch a whole lot, but was I ever wrong. Towards the latter part of my trip I hooked onto a behemoth of a bass, which would eventually become the unofficial record for the entire Brazos River at right around 12 pounds. Being in a kayak and not expecting to catch a record bass, I wasn’t aware of what had to be done to officially have a record bass recorded. On the flip-side, I do not really care about the record as I will probably never catch a bass as big as this again and knowing that I have caught one of the biggest bass on the Brazos if not the absolute biggest is quite a great feeling. I am just very happy that I was able to land such a trophy bass in my lifetime, and for this reason it is my number one moment from the year of 2015. You can read more about this amazing catch here.
So what is next for Texas Kayak Fisher in the year of 2016? Without a doubt I plan on making the year of 2016 my best work yet. There will be a strong focus on filming this year, as films really capture the landscape, sounds and action at a really high level. There will still be a lot of articles to read through, but I want to have the best photography that I have ever had as I believe a picture really can tell a thousand words. Hopefully through all of this photography a few big bass will be caught to go along with some of the neat scenery I plan on visiting.
Thank you for your support and I look forward to the year of 2016. I hope you have a great New Year!
After a long semester of hard core engineering and math classes at college, I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than to go fishing. Usually fishing for bass in Texas during the winter time is pretty difficult, but thankfully a good week of weather set up for a great day on the water.
Read MoreThere are some lures that I have particularily grown to like over the years of fishing. Five seem to always come to mind when I get asked about what lures I like to use to catch bass, and without a doubt these are for sure my top five hard bait lures for bass that I never leave home without.
This could be one of the deadliest bass baits of all time, but no matter where it stands in rankings it certainly is a great bait to cast into the water for some big bass. In fact, this is the very lure that I caught the unofficial record Largemouth Bass for the Brazos River on. With the capability of being able to skim over rocks, brush, and structure, this lure can go where a lot of other lures can't. Heavy duty hardware, beefy hooks, and a nice profile all make out for one great bass lure. Try this lure with 30 lb. braid on a medium heavy rod, maybe even a heavy rod, as it almost feels like you are reeling in a bass just from the amount of drag this lure produces. It sure does catch bass like crazy though.
There are a lot of spinnerbaits out on the market, but I have always liked Booyah Baits. They are extremely durable and always seem to have a great amount of quality to them. I like to get 1/4 oz. typically, and sometimes a little heavier if I plan on casting it through some lily pads and grass. The spinnerbait in general is a great lure due to its awesome capability of being able to travel through structure without getting stuck...usually. I have caught a lot of big ones on the spinnerbait, and just a lot of quality bass in general.
A topwater frog is an absolute must for any bass fisherman in my opinion. You can cast them into nearly any type of cover, and there is always an anxious moment of waiting for the explosion of water from a big bass biting. Heavy tackle is pretty crucial with a topwater frog, and in general, the thicker and messier the structure you are casting into, the heavier your tackle needs to be. I suggest a medium heavy rod with a baitcasting reel matched with 50 lb. braid. If you haven't tried a topwater frog yet, be sure to give it a shot. Chances are you will have a blast.
The classic of all bass lures, the Heddon Zara Spook. An age old, tried and trued lure that seems to just keep on catching fish. If I could only have one lure to fish with the rest of my life, this could very well be it. The amount of bass I have caught using a Zara Spook is unreal. I like to cast around structure and work the Zara Spook out of it. The walk the dog action is really what you are looking for, and this is achieved by having the right amount of slack in your line. It takes a little time to figure this action out, but once you got it - you probably got a fish on your line.
Sometimes fishing can get a little confusing, and at times like this the lipless crankbait can really provide some boost. The lipless crankbait seems to be the lure that works when everything else should be. It really is a weird phenomenon. As you can see by the picture of one of my personal lipless crankbaits, it has seen quite a bit of abuse. Yet it still works great and always is a great lure for those times when you can't quite figure it out.
I have had MTI Adventurewear life jackets for quite a while now, and it is pretty easy to say that they are simply the best on the market. Here are two options for you and your dog friend.
Read MoreThe Big Tuna from Jackson Kayak is easily one of the best tandem fishing kayaks on the market. Find out all of my pros and cons of the Big Tuna in this conicse and non biased review.
Read MoreHaving not been fishing in two months, I was desperate to go fishing. I didn't care a whole lot about the location, I just wanted to go fishing. The South Llano River was the final decision.
Read MoreCleaning your reels is very easy to do and can drastically aid in the longevity of your equipment. Find out the few simple steps to clean your reels and you will be sure to have your equipment running smooth.
Read MoreGoPro action cameras can be outfitted to fit your particular need and style. As for back doors, there are quite a few options. In this article I outline the pros and cons of each and what I like to use.
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