Eric Ozolins

Eric Ozolins

Looking Around the Corner

Prior to the major flooding in South Texas that occurred in mid-June in the wake of nearly fifteen-inches of rain,...

Sharking Euphoria

It has been a long time since surf fishing has been stellar along the full length of the Texas coast....

Two Weeks of Heaven and Hell

Perhaps one of the greatest advantages Texas surf anglers enjoy over counterparts on other coasts is that we get so...

The Padre of Padre Island

Texas beaches can be a tough place for fishermen, some places tougher than others. Padre Island National Seashore is perhaps...

The Real Scallops of the Sea

The glare of the early morning sun reflects from the rolling surf as the salty aroma of the sea, borne...

Expanding the Imagination

Relentless, bone-chilling, and frustrating accurately describe the wrath the 2017-2018 winter has wreaked on surf fishing. At its peak impact,...

A Red Winter

Within a four-month span during 2017, the Coastal Bend region endured both a catastrophic hurricane and a snow storm. As...

Winter Rock Hopping

A life of dangerous shark fishing solidifies your soul into a salty crystal of adrenaline and late-season fish frenzies are...

Sandbars on the Brain

There are so many aspects of the outdoor world that interest me. During the winter, the chaotic action of skipjack,...

Changing the Game

Evolution is inevitable. As nature itself evolves, so do we as humans, constantly seeking better methods that modern technology provides....

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...

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Reports & Forecasts: February 2026

Match the Hatch: Seasonal Variation in Red Drum Diet

Startling New ‘Death Ball Sponge’ Discovered