Did We Save the Best ‘til Last?
The fisheries biologists and staff at TPWD hope you find this last email in the 3-part series to be a “keeper." It was written especially with you in mind – people new to fishing or who haven’t fished in a while. So, please enjoy this new batch of videos and links to info that will boost you on your way to a lifelong love of fishing. Fish on!
 Let's review... Check out just about everything you need to know to start fishing – knots, hooks, lures, fishing with live bait, safety, essential gear, kayak fishing tips, where to fish and more.
 Learn about basic fishing rods and how to cast safely in this video, part of our Fishing 101 videos for beginning anglers.
 Free articles from the expert writers of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine on saltwater, freshwater, bass and fly-fishing. And check out the Texas Fishing Guide, free in the magazine’s mobile app. It’s the go-to source for species info and tips.
 It’s the law. While safe for human consumption, imported shrimp should not be used for bait. It can carry the white-spot syndrome that can wipe out native shrimp, crab and crayfish in Texas. Only use shrimp native to the Gulf of Mexico as bait.
 It could happen – you’ve heard of beginner’s luck, right? Catch a largemouth bass that's 8+ lbs. or 24+ inches and be eligible to win prizes and recognition in the Toyota ShareLunker Program. Entry is free.
 Find out what’s biting, where, and on what type of bait – in the weekly fishing reports. Search by region or waterbody (lakes, rivers or bays). You can also sign up to get an email or text as soon as the reports are released each week.
Find these fishing resources and more!
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Thanks for helping us keep Texas fishing great!
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