Eads Family Donation
FlatsWorthy is honored to announced a generous donation from the Eads family to support the advancement of saving the oyster reefs. John Eads is an accomplished outdoorsman who is concerned about the future of our oyster resource. He has enthusiastically joined our team. Mrs. Eads is Houstonian with long-time Rockport roots. She has joined John […]
FlatsWorthy Receives Grant
FlatsWorthy is honored to be a recipient of the 2022 Harvey Weil Sportsman Conservationist Award grant cycle. We appreciate the support, as we have a myriad of projects to complete.
Seedlings of Hope
“When Hurricane Dorian laid waste to the vast majority of Grand Bahama’s extensive mangrove network, it threatened not only the ecological health of the island but also the bonefishing lodges that are the lifeblood of many of it’s communities. Now an unprecedented group effort seeks to restore what was lost – one mangrove at a […]
2021 Freeze Assessment with Capt. Scott Null
The best assessment of freeze damage and the future of our fisheries that we have heard. Capt Scott Null is with the Bite Me podcast. You can find him wherever you listen to podcasts.
Jere Parrish Youth Stewardship Fund Established
FlatsWorthy is honored to announce the creation of the Jere Parrish Youth Stewardship Fund. Jere was a dedicated member of the fly-fishing community in many arenas. He was loved and respected by all.
Oysters in our Bays
The Rockport area is known for oyster harvesting, and it is coming back after Hurricane Harvey’s damaging effects. Our friends at the Harte Research Institute, Texas A&M are working to spread the word about oysters’ beneficial attributes. And they are backing up their message with action. The Oyster Reef Restoration program aims to ensure our […]
Empty Stringers Catch and Release Program
FlatsWorthy President Chuck Naiser recently had a chat with Empty Stringers Catch and Release Program founders Ernest Cisneros and Wayne Davis. Ernest is a guide out of South Padre and Wayne is a guide out of Port Mansfield and the owner of K Wigglers. They run Empty Stringers Catch and Release Program together. How long […]
Prop Scarring
XThis is a touchy subject, but one which needs to be talked about. Education is the key to correcting problems. Some boaters might not be aware of the negative impact created by both intentional and unintentional propeller (prop) scarring. Our shallow flats are full of a diverse array of aquatic life. Seagrass beds provide food and […]