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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Fishing the Coastal Bend
I have been a lifelong fisherman, so I considered it a blessing from on high when I had the opportunity to relocate to Corpus Christi, Texas two years ago. Corpus Christi is located on the Coastal Bend along the Texas Gulf Coast. This area is a fisherman's paradise with a variety of fishing environments to choose from. Each of these fishing environments presents the avid fisherman a wonderful outing and some of the best fishing in North America.
For the freshwater fisherman, places like Lake Corpus Christi can't be beat. Lake Corpus Christi is an 18,256 acre paradise of freshwater fishing. The predominant species of game fish include:
- Largemouth Bass
- Catfish
- Crappie
- White Bass
- Sunfish
A little closer to the coastline is the Upper Laguna Madre. The ULM, as it is known locally, stretches about 40 miles south from Corpus Christi Bay. The ULM is known for its shallow waters and extensive beds of sea grass. This feature of the ULM makes it an ideal habitat for marine life. Shrimp, crabs and smaller fish such as Pin Perch and Mullet use the sea grass beds as their primary habitat. Larger game fish such as Red Drum, Black Drum and Speckled Sea Trout commonly use these areas for cover and feeding. The predominant species of game fish in the ULM include:
- Red Drum
- Black Drum
- Speckled Sea Trout
- Flounder
The ULM is also home to a variety of fishing methods. Wade fishing is a popular method of fishing in the ULM, because the average depth is only around 2-4 feet. Fishermen are able to wade out to the edge of deeper holes and the Intracoastal Waterway, which runs through the ULM and is dredged out for commercial and recreational boat traffic.
Another popular mode of fishing in the ULM is kayak fishing. The use of a kayak allows the angler to cross over deeper holes and to drift fish over the beds of sea grass. Many anglers will kayak to their favorite spot and then disembark to wade fish.
Other anglers utilize shallow draft boats, called flats boats. These boats have a very shallow depth to their hull and can operate in minimal depths of water. The boats often have an elevated platform from which the boat operator can pole push the vessel and drift towards fertile pockets of sea grass and other highly productive areas of activity.
The Texas Gulf Coastline leads to the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf of Mexico is a relatively warm body of water and offers excellent fishing for the big game fisherman. Fishing the Gulf of Mexico can take on a variety of forms. One of the most common forms of Gulf Coast fishing occurs on the local piers. These structures go 100 yards or so into the surf and provide a fertile ground for fishing. Some fishermen choose to surf fish by wading out waist deep into the surf and casting out past the shallow sand bars. Other fishermen use a variation of this technique by kayaking their bait beyond the sand bars into deeper water. Once their bait is dropped they return to the shoreline and plant their rod and reel into the sand using a rod holder. The true adventurer will take a boat into the Gulf of Mexico in search of the truly big game fish. Depending upon the sought after catch, they may anchor off of one of the many oil drilling platforms, or drift fish near an anchored oil tanker. Some of the predominant game fish in the Gulf of Mexico include:
- Red Snapper
- Kingfish
- Spanish Mackerel
- Amberjack
- Black Tip Shark
The Coastal Bend of the Texas Gulf Coast is a wonderful playground for the avid fisherman. Whether you are fishing saltwater or freshwater, you are guaranteed to have a great time.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Stussy Clothing - Streetwear for Today
Popular among the surf and skater crowds, Stussy clothing is unique.
Shawn Stussy originally started a small business when he handcrafted surfboards in the early 1980s. He started to sign his boards, and then expanded into clothing articles like caps, t-shirts and shorts. Shawn would sell the clothing out of his car near Laguna Beach, California.
Popular Among the Surf and Skater Crowds
Today the brand has gained widespread popularity among disc jockeys (DJs), hip hop, reggae musicians, the surf and skater crowds and more. It has earned recognition as a "streetwear" line, with young people the world over sporting Stussy clothing.
Wide Variety of Apparel and Accessories
The Stussy line now includes a wide variety of apparel and accessories, including t-shirts, pants, shorts, jackets, sweatshirts, baseball caps, cuff beanies, backpacks, purses and more.
In 2008 Stussy opened the Boneyards line, which got its name from an unrevealed surfing location in California. This fall, 2010, Boneyards II: Conspiracy will be introduced. Many stores also carry Nike SB kicks.
Where Can It Be Purchased?
Stussy clothing can be purchased online at Amazon and several other online retailers. There are apparel items for both men and women, and prices range from about to for a t-shirt. Most people buy online since there are only about 60 stores worldwide, according to 2008 data. Store locations currently include San Francisco and Laguna Beach, CA, and SoHo, New York.
Distinctive Logo
The clothing line can typically be recognized by its distinctive logo, penned by Shawn Stussy on his original surfboard designs. The logo is characterized by its two intertwined "S" figures, one front-facing and the other backward-facing.
Streetwear
What kind of people wear Stussy?
The urban crowd wears this line, or those who want to be identified with a specific group or gang. Motorcycle riders, surfers, skateboarders and others will typically sport Stussy clothing.
Young people who want to identify with a "bad boy", gang or surf group will wear this clothing line. It promotes a sense of rebellion, which many young people are wanting to emulate. This may not have been what Shawn Stussy originally had in mind, but clothing trends sometimes gain a life of their own, independent of their beginnings.
Reviews are Mostly Positive
Reviews state that the apparel is comfortable and easy to take care of, with most items being machine washable. Two things most reviews mentioned was that Stussy can slim your wallet, and that the store is primarily stocked with men's items and only a limited amount of women's items.
Many have noted that 20 years ago in high school Stussy was popular and then just sort of fell off the edge of the earth. The Stussy clothing line is back today, stronger than ever, but now promoting the "California lifestyle." The stores seem to be modeled after high end boutiques.
Check for Your Measurements
One complaint noted that the apparel seems to be designed for "skinny" people and laments that there isn't more to fit larger bodies. The review complained that the extra large fit more like a size medium. If you're able to visit a store, then be sure to try on your clothing choices before you leave to make sure they fit.
If you buy online, be sure to check the measurements of the apparel so that when it arrives, you'll be a happy camper!
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