Texas bonefish fall into the same category as Texas snook. Although they are in the record books as species being caught in our waters. The chances of hooking up with one of these excellent fighter of the flats are few and far between. Our lucky neighbors to the South in the warmer Florida water are well aware of this species fighting abilities. That is why they are the second on the anglers hit list for a grand slam. With their torpedo- shape bodies they are able to carve up some shallow real estate when they grab hold of your line. If your dead serious of finding one of Texas most elusive game fish best bets would be the farthest most region of her waters. If the angler begins to catch faint aromas of tamales filling the strong bay breezes then you should be about as far south and still be in legal waters, this would be a good starting point. Next check the backwater bayous for some grassy flats or mangrove patches. But after giving up on the mangrove concentrate on the grassy shallows, looking for faint silhouettes against the sand. Texas bone fish are on the small size so you may catch a few mullet imitating as bonefish in the process. Both species resemble each other at this stage of the lives.
Best baits when going after these drag racers of the shallows are small naturals such as mud minnows and shrimp. Fished on light tackle to help enhance this remarkable species ability to jump and fight with the best that Mother Nature has to offer. And artificial baits such as jigs, jumpin minnows and small spoons are all excellent lures to help entice a quick strike from Mr Bonefish. Fly fishermen will find the second round choice of the elusive grand slam worthy of his fishing expertise and skill. Well know for their speed enhanced streamlined bodies and their stamina in hook up situations. Snook will more than likely provide fortunate anglers with all the fight he is looking for in a game fish species. The only drawback back that I was able to find to this particular species in my research were their lack of taste to the old palette. So after this formable foe of the back waters has graciously allow you one of the most memorable experiences of the fishing world. Return the favor and release this warrior of the shallow waters to fight another day. This especially hold true in Texas waters, since they are so few and far between!!!