You can hear Rick's weekly boating and fishing updates along with commentary on KNCT 91.3 FM on Wednesday and Friday at 6:15 pm.
New Texas mandatory boater education law take effect 1 Sept. 2011
Texas enacts new mandatory boater education for anyone born after Sept. 1, 1993.
Bass Fishing in the Summertime
Find the thermocline and find the fish! Bass Photo courtesy Texas Parks and Wildlife and Larry Hodge.
Jordan Bray discusses his PWC Accident
Jordan Bray shares his experience of being caught in a severe thunderstorm on Lake Belton while riding on his Yamaha Waverunner. He credits his SavePhace Mask with saving him serious harm.
Keeping bass alive in the summertime
Fisherman showing the proper way to hold a fish when taking a photograph. Photo courtesy TPWD.
CCA Star Program is in full swing
The CCA tournament is underway and 10 tag fish have been caught but unfortunately only three anglers had signed on to win big. Big fish categories are still anyones game.
Drought conditions continue in Texas
The drought in Texas is having causing lake levels to drop rapidly. This dock at BLORA on Lake Belton with its No Swimming sign is just one example.
Texas drought continues.
Marina on Lake Belton
Land Owner Conservation Grants are still available
Texas farm and ranch owners are encouraged to apply for conservation grants being offered by the State.
Wasps can cause havoc on your equipment
Mud daubers are a "friendly" wasp but can cause a boater havoc when their nests are built near the combustion intake side of a gasoline engine.
Nik Autrey Washington young gun FLW lake Degray Arkansas
Nik Autrey from Washington stops by for a radio interview while on the way to Lake Degray for the FLW Youth Championship. This is Nik's third year to qualify.
New Hunting & Fishing Licenses
2011-2012 Texas Hunting & Fishing Licenses are now on sale. New boater certification law starts Sept. 1.
Duck leases on Brazos River Authority Lakes
Brazos River Authority offers duck blind leases, dove season starts Sept. 1 in Central Zone, lake levels offer challenges. Photograph courtesy Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept.
Jim Hightower interview Newport sailboat race
Central Texas sailor and businessman discusses his participation in the Newport Regatta on Hot Ticket.
Current Central Texas Events
Here are some activities over Labor Day weekend through the 10th of September for Central Texans.