Vibrio Vulnificus Flesh Eating Bacteria dangers while fishing

In the hot summertime waters of the Southern U.S. a danger lurks in the form of a bacteria that is in both fresh and salt water, the vibrio vulnificus is popularly known to most as the “flesh eating bacteria”. Here are some tips on how to minimize your exposure risks…Vibrio vulnificus occurrences are rare,  but…

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How to make a fishing net – TexasRiverData.com

Learning how to make a fishing net is easier than you might think. Want to know the best part? All that is required is a net needle and some fishing line. I prefer to use tarred line as it is a little easier to manage and keep from unraveling while you tie your net. Here’s…

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Fishing cart

A good fishing cart can be really handy when you fish from the bank or at the beach. Today there are many styles of fishing carts available and some are very well made with everything an angler needs! Let’s take a look at some…. Fishing carts are basically a small cart or wagon to contain…

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A New Fishing Map Feature!

At TexasRiverData.com we are constantly striving to add features and make our website useful to you. We all enjoy websites that actually do something helpful for us rather than just sitting there. We have added a new fishing map feature that will help you plan your trip and give you the advantage when you get…

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Simple Fried Catfish Recipe

Most every fisherman has their own simple fried catfish recipe. But for those who have never cooked a delicious plate of fried catfish, here is a simple and basic recipe for a great plate of Texas style fried fish, so let’s get started! This recipe will work just as good on Bass, Crappie, or any…

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Catalpa Worms as fish bait

Catalpa worms as fish bait are probably the best fish bait known to man in the last several million years or so. You can find them in the spring on Catalpa trees all over the southern U.S. Here’s what to look for…Catalpa trees grow primarily in the southern portions of the U.S. and are home…

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Jug fishing for catfish

Want to know how to make your own catfish jugs? Here’s an effective catfish catching trick… Jug fishing for catfish has become one of my favorite ways to quickly get meat on the table. I use some homemade jugs constructed from foam pool noodles and PVC pipe. I made these jugs in one afternoon and…

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12 volt boat battery maintenance

Nearly every boat has a 12 volt boat battery and understanding how to determine it’s charge status is vital to keeping your boat’s electrical system safe and functional. Let’s take a look at your basic system. Your 12 volt battery is the life of the entire electrical system on your boat. Many boats have a…

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Boat Trailer Maintenance

Boat trailer maintenance. With the boating and fishing season upon us, now is the time to do a little preventive maintenance on your trailer to keep from having trouble on the road. Your trailer tires are the most important thing and a few simple checks will keep them in top shape. Let’s get started…. Before…

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Flash Flood watch issued for many East Texas counties this morning

The National Weather Service has issued a flash Flood watch for many East Texas counties this morning; Take care not to try and drive across any flooded roadways and protect any assets that may become flooded. You can keep up with the weather in real-time via our custom weather station and website. We have added…

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