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It's More Than Fishing
The Art of Texas Trout and Redfish Angling
by Patrick D. Murray
“The only constant in fishing is that the fish are still trying to avoid being caught as hard today as they were 100 or 1,000 years ago. To improve as anglers, we must be willing to change and evolve.”

It’s More Than Fishing is a how-to guide for Texas coastal fishing that addresses a number of key aspects of coastal angling, including the basics of patterning, fishing the Texas surf, choosing lures and baits, common myths and misconceptions, and what to keep in mind when hiring a fishing guide. In addition to these how-to elements, It’s More Than Fishing also includes insight and information from marine biologists, fishing legends, and guides about coastal angling and the importance of conservation. Author Pat Murray has spent more than two decades as a marine conservation professional and more than four decades as a Texas coastal angler, and he emphasizes the critical role of recreational anglers in protecting and enhancing marine resources. Each chapter begins with a handy summary to guide readers through the information, making it easy to jump around.

Throughout the book, Murray reminds the reader that angling is part science, but it’s also part art. Similar to fine arts, culinary pursuits, and any other timeless crafts, angling is an evolving skill that has been in practice for centuries. Successful fishing requires a mixture of knowledge, practice, patience, and skill. Murray believes that if anglers view their pursuit as an art, they will not only invest in developing their skills, but their passion for fishing and ocean resources will increase along with their catches.


PATRICK D. MURRAY is the National President of the Coastal Conservation Association. He is also the publisher of TIDE magazine, winner of the 2016 Outdoor Publication of the Year by the Texas Outdoor Writers Association. He serves on several boards, including as vice chairperson of the Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. He resides in Houston. 

Regular price: $22.95 flexbound.
20% off using code FISH20. Until 09-30-2020

120 pp. 46 photos.


★★★★★
REVIEWS

" . . . will not only give you deep insight into catching specks and reds, it will inspire you to truly appreciate the God-given gift that is coastal fishing."
—Chester Moore, wildlife journalist and editor in chief, Texas Fish & Game


"This book is the ¼ oz. gold spoon of fishing literature."
—Jesse Griffiths, author of Afield, A Chef's Guide to Preparing & Cooking Wild Game & Fish

Murray book spread