Billy Sandifer

Billy Sandifer

Ruddy Turnstone

-Arenaria interpres-One of a large number of birds that frequent coastal areas known as shorebirds  Striking black and white head...

“The Tithe”

From the bottom of my heart I want to thank Jay Watkins for his article in the January issue of...

Black-bellied Plover

-Pluvialis squalarola- Our largest plover with relatively large head and heavy bill, white tail and black axillaries (armpits) are distinctive....

“Friends of Padre and More”

Happy New Year everybody! I've been thinking of ways to expand the services I offer in my guide business. I...

Merlin

-Falco columbarius- Small, dark, compact falcon. The merlin is powerful and very aggressive for its size. Wings are short and...

Choices

As I stand watching my customers, both of them fighting jack crevalle, I think what a tedious and harsh year...

Ike and More

I have lived through four hurricanes and one very bad typhoon in my lifetime and my heart goes out to...

Caspian Tern

-Sterna caspia- Caspian tern is the largest of all the terns. Bulky in appearance, the Caspian tern is almost the...

Panga Offers Nearshore Excitement and More

I grew up fishing for tarpon; landing my first at the ripe old age of fourteen. That fish measured a...

New Regs and Proper Planning

I have only recently been made aware of some new rules concerning PINS and will pass along to you those...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.

Recipe of the month

Stuffed Flounder

Thank you, Barbara Stumfoll of Bernie’s Boats in Victoria, TX for sharing this wonderful recipe with us! Believe me, this...

Shrimp with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Seatrout Almondine with Butter Lemon Caper Sauce

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