So Texas Outdoors

In this episode we talk about fishing with bait, both live bait and dead bait, aka, "chunking bait".  Other than live shrimp, I can't say I am that knowledgle with using bait for fishing as I mostly like to throw lures.  Throwing bait is something Manny has much more experience and does it quite often, especially for his fishing clients.  We talk about using live shrimp, mullet, and of course croaker.  For dead bait we talk about dead shrimp and "cut" bait.  Thank you for listening.

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In this episode, Manny and I start off with a short discussion of some current events, to include the New World Screwworm invasion and the benefits of the recent rain we been haveing here in deep South Texas.  Then we get into what determines the best day and/or time to go fishing?  Weather you have some flexible days to decide which day is best or you only have one day and you want to determine what might be the best time to be fishing.  We talk about all the factors to look at,  to include, weather, tide charts, wind...

In this episode, my good friends from the Salty Yak outdoors podcast, Cary Beason (host) and his crew talk about what we do as archers in the off season to help prepare for hunting season.  Many of us have taken up shooting in competative 3D archery shoots, which is both something fun and at the same help prepare for the upcoming archery season.  Cary and his crew recap, TAC and the R100, and I talk about some the 3D shoots I have donc recently, including organizing my very first shoot here in South Texas, to raise money for a lo...

I this episode, I sit down with my great friends, Cary Beason (Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast) and Orlando Valdivia as we recap our 24 mile hike in 24 hours challenge, which was part of our on going Exo Experience Challenge.  You will hear us talk about the challenges we had to overcome and it definetly tested us both physically as well as mentally.  At the end of it, we did suceed and I beleive this is one of the hardest things of done in preparation for hunting the moutains.  I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for listening. 

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In this episode Manny and I take deep dive into taking kids fishing. As men who like to fish, when we become fahters, I think we all dream about taking our kids fishing. We talk about tips for taking kids fishing. You need to have a different mindset, goals, and stategy.  And of course alot of patience:) Manny shares some great ideas on how to your next fishing outing with the kids fun. 

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This episode is antoher colaboration with my good friend Cary Beason, host of the Salty Yak Outdoors podcast. We accepted a unique challenge organized by EXO Mountain Gear.  The challange lasts from March thru July and the goal is to motive, inspire and of course challenge anyone who is looking into hunting out west this coming fall. The challenge is designed to get us ready for hutning in the mountains.  Listen in as we talk about what we've done so far and whats to come in this challenge.  Challenge Accepted!

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This episode is a colloaboration podcast with Cary Beason from the Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast.  I finally made it out to thier annual Matagorda Island Kayak Trip.  A 9 mile kayay trip from Port O'Conner. It was not easy but it was fun.  We had great weather and good times with good friends. You can find the Salty Yak Outdoors podcast on your favorite podcast platform.

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In this episode, Manny and I talk about the unwritten rules of fishing on the bay.  What's the proper distance to fish next to someone else? Or how far do you go around wade fishermen with your boat?  I'm sure we've all seen the guy who ruins the bite for someone else or that jerk that just doesn't care and creates wakes with his boat thinking the bay belongs to him and he can pull up and start fishing right next to you. Well, we talk about how not to be that guy, from boat ramp etiquette, boating around ka...

It's that time of year in South Texas, where we are phasing out of "hunting" season and time to gear up to hit the water. In this episode Manny and I talk about good practices for gun cleaning and storage for the off season.  Then we get into some tips for getting boats, reals, lures and other fishing gear ready for the water.  We also go down some rabbit holes but all in all I think its a good conversation. 

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If you have ever wondered what it's like to go on a top notch fully outfitted South Texas quail hunt, then this is the episode for you. This is Manny's specialty and we get into the whole experience of hunting quail in the South TX brush country with bird dogs, quail hunting rigs, drivers, and outriders.  We go in depth as to what to expect on a hunt like this and how the dogs work and how sometimes they struggle to find birds. We also talk about how these types of hunts have the stigma of being an elitest h...

In this episode, Manny and I recap our deer season, although we go off a few tangents we get into discussing the methods typically used here in deep South Texas, and calibers of choice for whitetail, I describe my rut-fest rattling experience where I rattled in 4 different bucks and was lucky enough to arrow an 8 pointer at 18 yards.   We also discuss struggles of bow hunting in South Texas and we eventually get into Manny's calibers of choice for Nilgai.

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We were lucky enough to draw a deer/exotic archery hunt once again at Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge in deep South Texas.  Only half the crew this time, but we still had a great time chasing the target species of Nilgai antelope.  This is the recap of the trials and tribulations of this adventure.  It is not easy to get within bow range of these free range animals. If you ever want to try to draw you this hunt, come on down and give it a try.  It is defenetly challenging to say the least.  Listen in as we co...

In this episode we talk about a topic that probably doesn't get talked about enough, Safety.  Specifically, being safe while hunting.  Since most hunting is done with firearms, it goes without saying that firearm safety is a must and probably taken for granted that we (hunters) all know gun safety and respect firearms, but yet there are about 1000 hunting related accidents annually in the US and approximately 100 of those are fatal. Manny shares a few incidents that he has been involved with both as a guide and personally. I think we all assume we are safe, but carelessness or hu...

In this episode, we take a deep dive into hunting optics, primarily rifle scopes and binoculars. We both share what we grew up using to what we use today. Manny shares his knowledge of the multitude of rifle and scope combinations he's used in the past and today. He also shares some cool stories involving optics. 

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This is part two of our 2025 elk hunt recap.  In this episode we recap the final days of the trip, including the decision to pack out and call the hunt over. We describe the final pack out to the truck, our favorite gear and lessons learned. Then Noe and Robbie fill us in on thier New Mexico private land hunt. 

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In this episode I am back in Colorado for another archery elk hunt, with my cousin Noe and crew.  He was the tag holder and I was designated caller, Luis and Robbie were there for the adventure of it all.  Listen in as we hit the moutains in search of a bull elk, and give a pre-hunt thoughts and expectations then we record in the backcountry a few days later for a recap of the first 4 days of hunting. 

This is part 1 of 2 so stay tuned for the wrap up episode coming soon.

In this episode, Manny and I talk about the differences and the struggles of being an outfitter vs a guide.  Manny shares his wealth of knowledge with his 30+ years of experience as a guide and an outfitter.  We talk about what can go wrong as well as when things go well and the struggles of dificult clients.  Also dive a little bit on how things have changed over the years with the world of outfitting.

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Ep 109

In this episode, Manny and I recap the 2025 summer fishing season. Manny is recently retired and is no guiding and outfitting full time now.  I also had the privilege of fishing with him a few times this summer and we recap outings some of the lessons I learned while fishing with him and one in particular day that seem we just weren't meant to get to the water early. 

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In this episode, Manny and I take a deep dive into South TX Dove hunting, time shared tradition for many so many hunters across the State.  We talk about everything from why its so much fun, a great way to get someone into hunting, setup strategies, keeping your dog safe while on the hunt, and of course shotgun and shot size recommendations.

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In this episode, I recap some of my adventures I experienced on my recent family vacation to Australia, the land down under!  We traveled to Sydney, Australia, then to Cairns, Australia, and then wrapped it up at Katoomba, Australia.  We did several outdoor adventures and tours throughout our trip, seeing Kangaroos, wombats, wallabies, fruit bats (flying fox), crocodiles, and even the elusive platypus. We toured the Daintree Rainforest, snorkeled the great barrier reef, and hiked thru the "Blue Mountains" of the Katoomba, Australia.  I also treated myself to fishing trip in Cairns, where I caught some interesting fish. Hear all...

In this episode, Manny and I talk about finding fish in the lower Laguna Madre coastal water system.  Where to look for fish, from guts, grass flats, dop offs, slicks, oyster reefs, and of course working birds.  Listen in as we take a deep dive into many of the tricks of the trade, Maybe nothing new for most, but we shorten the learning curve for some, either way, definitely worth a listen whether your new to game or an old salt.

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In this episode Manny and I talk about  fishing line. We discuss the core 3 types, monofilament, braid, and fluorocarbon and the pros and cons of each.  We talk about recommendations on pound test, the advantages and disadvantages of light versus heavy. We also get into leaders a little bit and even discuss what causes wind knots.

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I really would like to buy a boat someday, but really dont know much about them or about buying a boat. So in this episode, we talk about buying a boat, buying used vs new, what to look for in a boat, design, cost, and maintenance.  If you think you're ready to buy boat, give this episode a listen. Listen in as Manny provides some great advise for buying your first boat.

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In this episode, we talk with Tejano Outdoors, a couple of young guys who in my opinion capture the essence and the spirit of South Texas outdoors through their short form video content. They both love the outdoors, with one being raised in it and the other who started much later. Join us as we ask Erich and Luis how they got started in the outdoors and how they decided to share their passion with the world thru Instagram. They have an interesting story as to how they began, and they share some cool hunting stories.   We also get in...

Ep 101 2025 TAC San Antonio Recap

In this episode, I am on location with my good friend Cary Beason, from the Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast and this is our annual recap of the Total Archery Challenge (TAC) Event in San Antonio, TX.  Enjoy as we recap 2 days of archery 3D shooting, with great shots and not so great shots.  We also talk about new gear we used and me shooting with a loaner bow. Join us for some great commoroderie and laughs among some great guys.

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Ep 100!  100 Episodes of So TX Outdoors

Wow!  We made it to Episode 100!   In this episode, Manny and I talk about some our more popular episodes based on the analytics reported.  We play a few clips and offer some additional comments on those episodes.   We also share some stats and give some shoutouts to past guests and listeners.  We can't thank you, the listener, enough, without you, we wouldn't have made it this far.  Thank you!

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In this episode, we recap Manny's recent predator tournaments, one in which he and his team took home Grand Champions.  This was his dream for a long time and all the hard work has finally paid off.   We talk about preparation, strategy, setups and weapons of choice.  Then of course, we get into the recaps of the hunts.

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In this episode, Manny and I are joined by Corey Spriggs aka Hog Snyper, he is an avid outdoorsman who moved to South Texas and fell in love with our State and ignited a passion for hunting and fishing.  Specifically, he has made a name for himself in nighttime thermal hunting.  He started out with hogs and moved to Nilgai night hunts.  We take a deep dive into his journey as a night hunter and share his knowledge of thermal scopes, calibers, and bullets.  He also shares some pretty interesting nuggets of information/tips that may help someone harvest thei...

In this Episode we are colaborating again with Cary Beason Host of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast.  Join us in this on location (at hunting camp) recording with our crew of 6 hunting buddies recaping the adventures of our 5 day hunt at LANWR,  Texas Public Land in deep South Texas.  Hear the highs and lows of the hunt.  Great stories with great friends! 

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In this episode, We sit down with my Dad, Ramiro and my Cousin Adrian to recap our first ever Sandhill crane hunt.  Unfortunately, our guide for this hunt, Leevi Escobar could not join us for the recording, but we definitely give him multiple shout outs and kudos for an awesome hunt. We discuss expectations going into the hunt, preparation for the hunt and of course the hunt itself.  Manny shares his wealth of knowledge about the subject as well.  Topics discussed include ammo choice and chokes, where do cranes roost, and tips on preparing the meat from these amazing bir...

In this episode, Manny and I talk about what is a "Trophy"?  in this case, we keep the conversation about trophy whitetails. We start off discussing what the various scoring clubs consider a trophy score is, such as B&C, P&Y, and SCI. We all know that a trophy can maean many things to many different hunters, and I think we can all agree that it is a matter of perspective. We talk about how comercialized hunting has changed the game and in turn has changed the hunting stories of today.  For me yes, score may set the pe...

In this episode, Manny and I take a deep dive into South Texas quail hunting.  We talk about the life cycle of a quail, habitat, how to locate quail and of course hunting tactics, both with or without a dog. We also talk about quail managment, and how Manny feels there has been a declination of bobwhite quail in South Texas.

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In this episode Manny and I talk about the South Texas deer season, phases of season, pre-rut, rut, and post rut activity.  Strategies for those different phases and hen we get into aging deer on hoof and post harvest thru teeth evaluation.  Deer herd management and judging deer in the feild is all subjective and dependent on multiple factors.  

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In this episode I am joined with Sixto and Orlando recorded about a week after returning from my 2024 Colorado elk hunt.  We talk about thier overall expereince from the hunt, lessons learned, and gear that worked or maybe didnt.  Things they learned from the hiking, camping , and the hunting aspect of this backcountry hunt.  We touch on a variety topics, from camping gear, food, and the hunt itself. 

Welcome to a special edition of a "not" So TX Outdoors episode, as this was recorded in Colorado during my recent archery elk hunt. I was joined by Orlando and Sixto two buddies of mine from the Salty Yak Pack.  They were crazy enough to come on this adventure with me.  We do a quick day of arrival recording, to get our thoughts and excitment on record, then we record about every other day or so in the backcountry to recap the days events as they unfolded. This was truly the most epic elk hunt I have ever been a...

Manny has been an avid dog trainer for several years. In this episode he shares his knowledg hunting dogs.  Specifically, dove dogs, duck dogs, quail dogs and deer dogs.  He talks about training tips, different breeds, and how he prepares them for season. 

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In this episode the tables are turned a bit and Manny does the interviewing of me, about my backcountry meal planning that I recently have done in preparation for my upcoming backcountry elk hunt.  I share how I dehydrate my own dinners, and other foods I pack for the hunt. 

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In this episode Manny shares his knowledge of fishing rods, specifically those typically used here in our local waters of South Texas. We talk, type, size, length, light vs. heavy, fast vs. slow, and much more. 

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There is so much that goes into planning a backcountry hunt. In this episode I talk about all the other preparation and planning I'm doing for my upcoming 2024 backcountry elk hunt. Practicing shooting, calling, getting gear together, going over my list, food prep and of course e-Scouting.  I go over the different systems or categories of gear you need to think about.  Coming up with actual hunt plans, A, B, C, and D.   Planning with your buddies.  Make travel plans, vehicle maintenance, and get your honey do's done.

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In this episode, I talk about how I am preparing for my 2024 Backcountry Elk hunt coming in September in Colorado. I get into why its important and what I am specifically doing to prepare for the physical and mental challenges one must endure on a backcountry hunt.

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