Fall and winter provide some of the liveliest angling opportunities for anglers willing to spend a day at the beach.
From Sabine Pass to South Padre Island, the Texas coast spans hundreds of miles and features a myriad of surf fishing options.
Here’s a look at what’s biting this time of year and how best to hook up.
■ Bull reds: The redfish run is among the most amazing sights in saltwater angling, and they are in full force along Gulf beaches this time of year. The state record was plucked from the Gulf in January 2000 and weighed 591/2 pounds.