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A Hot Time in Crystal City

A Hot Time in Crystal City

A Hot Time in Crystal City by Jon Bryan article copyright By chance, in 1990, I met up with a person I hadn’t seen in years, Eldred Lawrence. Eldred was a friend of my former father-in-law terms. Eldred was looking for another gun on a two thousand acre quail/dove lease in Crystal City Texas, boy […]

I’d Rather Be Lucky Than Good!

I’d Rather Be Lucky Than Good!

I’d Rather Be Lucky Than Good! by Jon Bryan article copyright Deciding to retire in 2005, to my ranch in Goldthwaite, Texas, had not been the difficult decision that I had expected. The year before my retirement I had planted some peach trees and had just put in this year’s garden, one of my “gifts” […]

Rebekah’s First Hunt

Rebekah’s First Hunt

Rebekah’s First Hunt by Jon Bryan article copyright As my grandchildren approach hunting age and prove proficient in shooting and handling a rifle, they are all ready for Poppy to take them hunting on the ranch. Rebekah, a 10 year old, and one of my 3 granddaughters, announced this week that she was ready to […]

The Next Trophy Muskie

The Next Trophy Muskie

The Next Trophy Muskie by James Smith article copyright Frequently I listen to one of our fishing talk shows on Saturday mornings. Every guest they have on, from Al Linder to me they ask, “Where do you think the next World Record muskie will come from?” This same questions hits the bulletin boards every so […]

Muskies Are Creatures of Habitat

Muskies Are Creatures of Habitat

Musky Range Expanded With The Hybrid Tiger Musky by James Smith article copyright Are you looking for really BIG muskies? I mean REALLY BIG MUSKIES! Well if so here are a few tips. First: You need to be able to look at all of the lakes where you can find muskies. There are many lakes […]

Maps For Locating Fish

Maps For Locating Fish

Maps For Locating Fish by James Smith article copyright Whether you have a GPS installed on your boat or just carry a hand-held GPS, one or the other are very important to enhance your fishing experience. No matter what species you are fishing for, if you start catching some nice ones, punch in a waypoint, […]

Moon Phases

Moon Phases

Moon Phases by James Smith article copyright BEST times: New moon and Full moon The forces of the moon that cause the ocean tides also have direct influences on inland fish. During specific time periods, feeding and movement increase. Field studies have shown five times greater success during these periods. A study of the 1979 […]

Musky Range Expanded With The Hybrid ...

Musky Range Expanded With The Hybrid Tiger Musky

Musky Range Expanded With The Hybrid Tiger Musky by James Smith article copyright Historically, the native range of the musky has been limited to about 8 or 10 Midwestern and northeastern states and a couple of Canadian provinces. Natural resource agencies and divisions of wildlife have been methodically stocking some muskellunge in limited lakes and […]