Eric Ozolins

Eric Ozolins

A Certain Degree of “Epicness”

Whether in company of a few good friends or running solo, the water is where I escape the confines of...

Why I Love My Job

During my 35 years I have been fortunate to travel many places around the world in pursuit of adventure. I...

One Night Stand on Padre

It has been a while since the scream of a shark reel rang from atop my truck in the dark...

Opportunity Knocks

After years of enduring brutally frustrating amounts of sargassum in our surf zone, 2015 has been most kind to coastal...

When Life Gives You Lemons

The arid beauty of the South Texas coastline lends a unique and majestic allure to its diverse fisheries. A rugged...

Launching Bait at Big Targets

Before the advent of modern sit-on-top kayaks, big game surf fisherman resorted to an unusual array of methods for bait...

Let there be WAR!

Nearly a decade ago a fishing buddy and I hit upon a novel concept for a fishing competition. We were...

Sandbar Excitement

Land-based shark fishing is an addictive pursuit that rarely loosens its grip on those afflicted. While a far greater number...

Into the Cold

It has been quite crazy year. Just a few weeks ago, in November, we were greeted with the earliest arctic...

A Legendary Night

We were on a routine sharking trip to North Padre Island; Scott Nelson, Mike Shindle and yours truly. Peering out...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Capt. Robert Peel’s Red Snapper with Seafood Stuffing

We want to thank Capt. Robert Peel of Texas Fins and Feathers for sharing this recipe. We invited friends for...

Creamy Crab Croquettes Japanese-Style

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