Eric Ozolins

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Eric Ozolins
For the past decade, Eric “Oz” Ozolins has been a key figure promoting catch and release with sharks and assisting various shark research programs. Oz is renowned in the kayaking world for extreme big-game fishing and runs Kayak Wars – one of the largest kayak fishing tournaments in the world.

[email protected]
www.extremecoast.com
www.oceanepics.com
www.kayakwars.com

Risks and Rewards Premium

By Eric Ozolins
The summer of 2026 has been an unusual season in the surf of south Texas; El Nino has definitely disrupted our...
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A Big Switch Premium

By Eric Ozolins
People who participate in an activity for a long period of time often go through phases, as their methods and...
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Hunting the Midnight Tiger

By Eric Ozolins
Hunting big sharks has been my core interest for most of my adult life. Most who know me think of me...
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The Evolution of eXtremecoast

By Eric Ozolins
Some people are purists, content to experience their adventures on our coastal waters without taking any pictures or videos at...
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The Current State of Land-based Sharking

By Eric Ozolins
We live in a time of constant change, specifically in the world of land-based sharking. As someone who's been dedicated...
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Salty Innovation

By Eric Ozolins
The more experience we obtain on the water, the more ways we seek to do things more effectively and efficiently....
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Spring Surf Fever

By Eric Ozolins
While I type, I can smell the emerging change and associated migratory chaos in the air. The refreshingly cool sea...
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Winter – All But

By Eric Ozolins
So far this winter in South Texas, what is usually somewhat mild winter weather has been much warmer than expected....
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Frigid Fishing Adventures

By Eric Ozolins
Each winter, coastal anglers across Texas brace for the uncertainty our coldest season brings. While we usually see our first...
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Oz's Christmas Wish List

By Eric Ozolins
As cooler temperatures replace the long hot season along our Texas coast, a cheerful feeling permeates the air. Although many...
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Shrimp & Avocado Caesar Salad with Hearts of Palm Premium

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A fresh, hearty Caesar-style salad loaded with seasoned shrimp, creamy avocado, hearts of palm, tomatoes, Parmesan, and crunchy croutons. Ingredients...
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