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Fisheries Management: Part 1
Stock enhancement (SE), or the release of cultured fish into the wild to support native fisheries, has been used since the late nineteenth century. The goal of SE typically is to overcome the phenomenon of recruitment limitation (Munro and Bell 1997, Doherty 1999) in which the natural supply of juveniles fails to reach the carrying capacity of the habitat even though there may be sufficient numbers of spawning adults; however, it is also possible to supplement wild stocks without regard to the level of recruitment to simply support increased fishing pressure (Lorenzen 2005).
Cowtrap Lake - A Winter Hot Spot
One of my go-to spots for winter fishing is Cowtrap Lake. Located in San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge, Cowtrap isn't the most convenient spot to fish if you live in Houston, but if you commit you get rewarded. Here's some local knowledge for fishing Cowtrap that you won't find on the keep-it-close-to-the-chest/hush hush fishing forums.
Flex Mullet "Chupacabra"
It’s a beast, but you love to tell the tale. My dad swears that he’s seen the Chupacabra before near Lake Nacogdoches. He and his friend were driving home from a long day of fishing, and out of the bushes on a no-name gravel road they saw it – the Goat Sucker! From that day on, my dad’s friend was a diabetic. Shut his pancreas down right then and there. Where and How to Fish the "Chupacabra" Harness the all-water power of the Flex Mullet "Chupacabra", but be careful! This lure has bite. The Chupacabra is our go-to lure for...
Guide Brains: Q&A With Capt. Dave Chorazak
Today on Guide Brains, we chat with Capt. Dave Chorazak of Inshore Dream Fishing Charters out of Punta Gorda, Florida. Dave has called the southwest coast of Florida, specifically Punta Gorda home since 1999. While enjoying all aspects of fishing from offshore to fly fishing, his specialty is shallow water inshore fishing, with a focus on teaching people to fish with artificial lures.
Flex Mullet "Terrebonne Special"
The Flex Mullet “Terrebonne Special”. Just for you LSU fans! Get on those south Louisiana reds with this cajun pepper sauce! This color variation is killer in dirty water, no matter where you fish, or what fish you target - one of the best of all time for reds, specks, and flounder.
