Oral History Interview of Cliff Webb

Item

Title
Oral History Interview of Cliff Webb
Description
Longtime Baffin Bay fishing guide Cliff Webb talks about his father, who was the first game warden in Baffin Bay and the Laguna Madre, and the illegal gill netting that took place. He recalls sight casting into the clear waters and the uniqueness of the serpulid reefs, and recounts some excellent days catching big trout. Webb describes in detail the changes that have occurred over time in the bay, including the size of the big trout, the decline in water quality, the loss of shrimp and crabs, and the long road to restoring Baffin Bay. He also discusses promoting catch-and-release among his clients and tells some fish stories.
Creator
Cliff Webb
Contributor
Jen Brown
Date
July 12, 2022
Location of Interview
Corpus Christi, Texas
Format
mp3
Extent
00:48:49
Subject
Baffin Bay, Texas
game wardens
redfish wars
spotted seatrout
mullet
redfish
water quality
weather
brown tide
fishing lures
catch-and-release fishing
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