Be Part Of The Solution, Not Part Of The Problem
Be Part Of The Solution, Not Part Of The Problem Do you want to feel better about yourself?! Think back to your childhood when your parents, teachers, pastors or others taught you the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. The FlatsWorthy mission has been, from it’s very beginning, […]
Whose Line Is It Anyway
You’re probably seen those big PVC tubes hanging around near boat ramps and fishing piers. These tubes are where you should be recycling your monofilament fishing line. You may have even used them. Great! When disposed of improperly monofilament can be hazardous to marine life and boat propellers. Birds and animals cannot see discarded monofilament […]
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In August of this year, FlatsWorthy President Chuck Naiser met with Texas Game Wardens to discuss how we could assist them in their mission of protecting our flats and shallows. After a lengthy discussion with Texas Parks and Wildlife, FlatsWorthy agreed to furnish them with a NewWater Curlew for enhanced enforcement of existing laws concerning […]
Thankful for our Flats
As November rolls into the Texas Coast, we often find ourselves complaining and contemplating about the weather. Is a cold front going to run the fish out of their hiding spots? Will a gale wind keep me off the water? Should I be ready to strip to my shorts by noon? November also gives us […]
The Future of Fishing
Kids today are the anglers of tomorrow, and FlatsWorthy supports programs to educate young anglers. Teaching kids to Respect the Resource is a key part of ensuring the habitat is healthy for generations to come. FlatsWorthy spent time working with the 4-H Club of Aransas County this summer. The enthusiasm of the youth was contagious. […]
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 […]
Respect the Resource
One of our guiding principles is “Respect the Resource.” FlatsWorthy has developed relationships with some outstanding organizations and institutions. One of those is Aransas National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). ANWR is doing proscribed burns this week, so the smoke may disrupt some anglers usual fishing. While it may seem counterintuitive, these burns are a great way […]