Bink Grimes

Bink Grimes

The View: February 2020

February is my least favorite month of the year, and for obvious reasons. The last football game has been played,...

The View: January 2020

By now, many anglers have winterized their boats and tackle is tucked it in the corner of the closet, locked...

The View: December 2019

North winds, gray clouds, and low tides dominate December at Matagorda. But December fishing can be just as productive as...

The View: November 2019

There are not many places in Texas you can shoot a limit of ducks in the morning and catch of...

The View: October 2019

We never know when October will finally turn into October. It’s different every year. Some years warm, some years cool....

The View: September 2019

It has been a solid summer in Matagorda. Many calm days have allowed us to enjoy the bounty of the...

The View: August 2019

A slight switch in wind direction means everything to coastal Texans. Southeast wind normally brings a low barometer; and, falling...

The View: July 2019

It gets hot in July, but we beat the heat by leaving well before sunrise and returning to the shade...

The View: June 2019

I have said it before but I will say it again – I love June in Matagorda. “Southeast winds 5-10...

The View: May 2019

When prime aquatic real estate such as shoreline reefs become inundated with clean saltwater tides from the Gulf, species like...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Texas Chrome Outdoors Seafood Pasta

Many thanks to Capt. Joey Smith for sharing this delicious recipe. It’s quick and easy as can be, and sure...

Cóctel de Camarones (Shrimp Cocktail)

Matagorda Blues Red Snapper Creole

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