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FROM ABOVE — the BEST Whitetails of 2014 #1 Outdoor Magazine in Texas (See Page 51, #1 for More Information!) FROM ABOVE — The BEST Whitetails of 2014 #1 Outdoor Magazine in Texas (see page 51, #1 for more information!) TEXAS“Texas’ Most Comprehensive OutdoorsOUTDOORS Publication” Journal February 2015 / $3.99 Poling Skiffs - When Inches Matter | Secrets of the Song Dog Where is Quail Country? | Cedar Creek’s Treasure Trove Big Bass Time | The Month for Sweetheart Specks texasoutdoorsjournal.com Triggers, Triggers, Triggers | Jigs - Ultimate Inshore Lure COASTAL & LAKE FORECAsts | TIDE & SOluNAR TABLES FINANCING LAND OWNERSHIP NMLS493828 GrowLet us with finance yourus. country getaway FINANCING Rural Land Homes Farms & Ranches Livestock & Equipment Operating Capital Improvements Agribusiness SERVICES Real Estate Appraisal Crop Insurance Leasing 877.944.5500 | CapitalFarmCredit.com proud member of the Farm Credit System TEXAS“Texas’ Most Comprehensive OUTDOORSOutdoors Publication” February 2015 Journal For Hunters . For Anglers . 20 The Best of 2014: From Above- Freshwater Saltwater Some awesome bucks possessing 16 Just Fishing 12 Sweetheart Specks- A month Heavenly headgear along with com- —Matt Williams to fall in love with the pursuit of ments from TOJ’s leading disciple of Charlie’s Cat trophy sized, yellow-mouthed all things whitetail. —Bob Zaiglin Lake Roundups spotted sea trout, and a guide to — Pros Forecasts success. —Danno Wise 30 North – Brian Hughes 32 East – Matt Williams 46 Central – John Jefferson 62 South - Danno Wise 64 West – TOJ Staff 64 High Plains – TOJ Staff 42 Just Fishing —Brian Hughes 18 Saltwater Journal 36 Just Hunting Big Bass Time in Texas —Mark Sosin —Cody Koehler Anglers find va- 52 Treasure Trove - Tactical Tackle Secrets of the Song Dog riety in Cedar Creek’s multi-species 26 Just Boating 44 Just Hunting fish populations. —Matt Williams —Nate Skinner —Nate Skinner Poling Skiffs: When Inches Mat- What is Quail Country? ter 60 Just Shooting CoastWatch – Danno Wise —Kerry O’Day 38 Lower Forecast Triggers, Triggers, Triggers 41 Middle Forecast 70 Field Tips & Techniques— 56 Upper Forecast Bill L. Olson & Danno Wise 59 Louisiana Forecast Quail Hunting Tips & Safety 48 Jigs: The Ultimate Inshore Lure- When it comes to catching trout, 68 Tackle Tips & Techniques reds and flounder, these soft plastics —Danno Wise with their rattail, curly-tail, paddle Soft Plastic Rigs for Bass tail, and wedge-tails are tops in their class. —Robert Sloan 66 Tackle Tips & Techniques —Danno Wise Let the Black Drum Run Begin For Everyone . On the Cover . 4 Editor’s Insight – Bill L. Olson “Dinner for Two?” 6 TOJ Notebook – TOJ Staff 67, 69, 71 Guides, Gear & Getaways By artist Dallen Lambson.For more 72 Outdoors Calendar information on “Dinner for Two?” and other works of art by Dallen Lambson, 74 Fishing & Hunting Times visit www.lambsonart.com, or call 75 Subscription Information (208) 234-2422. FEBRUARY 2015 TEXAS OUTDOORS Journal 3 Editor’s Insight Bill L. Olson IT’S ALL ABOUT PRESENTATION Years ago, when my late wife and I had been married for just a couple of years I “Texas’ Most Comprehensive surprised her with a Christmas gift that had to do with the outdoors. We had been Outdoors Publication” married just long enough for her to have gotten a few of those “girlie” things women like, and what the heck, one of the reasons I was attracted to her was because she seemed to love Publisher/Editor the outdoors as much as me. She had been raised in a cattle ranching and rice farming Bill L. Olson family so she had been exposed to these “outdoors tools” by her Dad and older brothers. Administrative Assistant I bought a hand selected Remington 700 BDL in 25-06, with a Leopold 3x9 Vari X Adala Ruhge scope, latigo sling, and several boxes of shells. Now it is pretty hard to wrap and disguise Contributing Outdoors Editors a rifle in a box, and once opened she had a pretty good idea that the next box held some Harold Gunn accessory for the new firearm. Brian Hughes That is until she spied the box of ammo. It was rectangular in shape, not too deep Mike Holmes and looks strikingly similar to a long rectangular jewelry box that might hold a watch, John Jefferson Cody Koehler bracelet or some other piece of jewelry. Kerry O’Day Needless to say when she opened the first box of ammo she laughed, but just knew Billy Olson the next box was the jewelry trinket she thought she might get. When that turned out Nate Skinner to be just another box of ammo, she kind of knew the third box was the same thing. Robert Sloan Mark Sosin However, rather than letting her be disappointed, I built up how we would spend Matt Williams time together getting the gun fitted, and sighted in at the range. I promised special Danno Wise times would be set aside for this, plus all of the time we would have together hunting. The point of this story is we are now in the month of lovers and Valentine’s Day is a Whitetail Deer Editor Bob Zaiglin pressure day for most guys — what to get for the special lady in our life. And whether that lady loves the outdoors, or is a novice being introduced to these awesome venues, Art/Production Editor to pull this off it is all about the presentation. Sunni Gonzales Most guys don’t know about clothes sizes or designer fashions. Ring size – not a Advertising Sales clue? Plus the fall back of flowers or candy, while nicely received, is rather lame – it 713/957-3997, 713/957-3996 (fax) screams “last minute.” Turn most men loose in a sporting goods store and we can figure out what we need, Subscription Information even if we look to the store owner or clerks for the latest tips and updates. However, the Call 1-800-222-4TOJ (4865); In Houston, gear buying is the easy part — how about getting out and using the gifts? That is where 713/957-3997 to charge your subscription by phone. Subscription prices: one year $18.95, these types of gifts can become really special. two years $29.95, three years $39.95. Mail During this month of questionable weather do some planning for better times to inquiries/changes of address to: use the gift. Figure out the steps needed to be taken to spend time with her – just the TEXAS OUTDOORS Journal two of you. From helping her become familiar with how things work, to a little practice 1706 West Sam Houston Parkway North to finally going on a trip and realizing success — the opportunities for memories to be Houston, Texas 77043 made are endless. It is all about the presentation. It is about the patience that was showed back when TEXAS OUTDOORS Journal (ISSN 1082-5940) is a pub- you first met and dating. It is undivided attention to someone special that you share your lication of Texas Outdoors Journal, Inc. Editorial and life with. Plus you can make it a fun and exciting adventure beyond whatever happens advertising offices are located at 1706 West Sam Houston Parkway North, Houston TX 77043. Phone (713) 957-3997. in the field or on the water. Fax (713) 957-3996. Before you discount this suggestion take a chance and try it. It works, and the E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] TOJ On-Line: www.texasoutdoorsjournal.com rewards last a lifetime. TEXAS OUTDOORS Journal is published monthly. Photo- Until next month: Pursue all of your outdoor activities in a safe and ethical manner. graphs and manuscripts for publication consideration are welcomed, but the publisher assumes no responsibility for such material while in transit or in the office of the publication. Copyright 2015 with all rights reserved. Reproduction or use of editorial or graphic content in any manner without permission is prohibited. Views expressed by TEXAS OUT- DOORS Journal contributors do not necessarily express CAUTION: All technical data in this publication, especially for handloading, reflect the limited experience of individuals using specific the views of Texas Outdoors Journal, Inc. Publication of tools, products, equipment and components under specific conditions and circumstances not necessarily reported in the article and advertising in TEXAS OUTDOORS Journal does not con- over which Texas Outdoors Journal has no control. The data have not otherwise been tested or verified by Texas Outdoors Journal. Texas stitute endorsement of products or services advertised. Outdoors Journal, its agents, officers and employees accept no responsibility for the results obtained by persons using such data and disclaim all liability for any consequential injuries or damages. Volume 24, Number 2 4 TEXAS OUTDOORS Journal FEBRUARY 2015 TOJ Notebook Access Remains Top Concern for Many Anglers Although fishing remains a popular rine species com recently polled recreational shooters activity shared by many sportsmen and •14 percent said there were too many and hunters to find out exactly what the their families, the sport is not without disruptive and competing activities on top reasons are. By far, the top response challenges that limit even broader par- the water was to save on the expense of buying ticipation from many who would love to •9 percent blamed over regulation production ammunition, which can take part in this grand tradition. •8 percent said there aren’t enough fish sometimes cost several dollars a round. In exploring what threats to fishing are •8 percent cited the cost to fish In fact, 85 percent of those surveyed cited of the greatest concern or have impacted •8 percent weren’t sure, and “to save money” as the main reason they CONSERVATION. EDUCATION. HUNTERS’ ADVOCACY. today’s anglers the most, AnglerSurvey. •4 percent cited too many anglers. handloaded. com posed the question in one of its bi- “The recreational fishing community 67 percent of those polled cited monthly surveys.
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