Bink Grimes

Bink Grimes

The View: June 2013

If late-April and early-May can be seen as any indication of the state of Matagorda Bay, we look forward to...

The View: May 2013

Some say the magic number is 70 I say 72. Whichever, both opinions suffice. Catches consistently improve when water temperatures...

The View: April 2013

Green symbolizes new life, rebirth, rejuvenation of the soul all that is spring. Is it me, or are the trees...

The View: March 2013

Trees don't lie - new green buds on branches and other flora indicate warm weather is here or just around...

The View: February 2013

If February 2013 is anything like February 2012, there will be some impressive catches of speckled trout in East Matagorda...

The View: January 2013

You typically do not get scarlet earlobes and numb extremities in what I call good fishing weather. Nevertheless, if you...

The View: December 2012

If December is anything like fishing we experienced in October and November, I really don't know what to expect. I...

The View: November 2012

There is nothing like the chill of red ear lobes as you motor down the ICW to East Matagorda Bay....

The View: October 2012

All Matagorda captains have been saying it since the spring, "it is going to be a good fall." Why? We...

The View: September 2012

It's good to be back. I am honored to be chosen to fill these pages with the how, what, when...

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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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