Eric Ozolins

Eric Ozolins

Getting Hammered

We often embark on fishing adventures, uncertain of what to expect. Hopes for a certain species or size run high...

Offshore Kayak Angling

More than fifteen years now I have been fishing from kayaks, from the quietest backwaters of the Laguna Madre to...

Of Mythical Proportions

Fishing, to me, is about chasing dreams. Perhaps that would explain my obsession with shark fishing. Sharks are some of...

Shallow Water Monsters

I have always had a profound respect for the unique and remarkable creatures that frequent our waters. As we progress...

The Fantastic Life I Live

My life is a continuing journey of adventure, sometimes leading down paths that are visible only when traveled. For more...

The March is On

March is a versatile month in the Texas surf as spring migrations deliver a wide variety of species to target....

Prime Time for Sandbars

The warm winter of 2016-2017 has proven to be right about on par with the previous two. As of January,...

History Repeats

During 2016, I was honored to experience and participate in three very phenomenal shark landings. The first came on an...

Surviving the Odds: Part 2

Last month I shared a tale of the risk associated with the extreme sport of shark fishing. Catch and release...

Surviving the Odds: Part 1

Whether as a hobby or career, life on the water always poses risks. Commercial crab and lobster fishermen have some...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Wild Duck Crostini

Many coastal fishermen are also avid waterfowl hunters. Wild duck; mallard, pintail, gadwall, wigeon, and teal, can be highly delectable...

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Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine September 2026

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