Eric Ozolins

Eric Ozolins

Dealing with the Sargassum

After hours of anticipation and the skillful preparation and rigging of large juicy shark baits, deployment is finally underway. The...

2014 Texas Shark Rodeo

Competition is said to be the essence of human nature and those who achieve dominance will bask in glory. When...

Beating the Drum

Evolution has shown that you do not need to be the fastest, prettiest, or most graceful of species in order...

“March” of the Blacktips

The arrival of spring during years of prolonged winter is beyond welcome. Never was this truer than the winter season...

War on the Water

Since mainstream kayak fishing burst onto the scene nearly a decade ago there has been a growing fascination within this...

Young Thrills and Everlasting Memories

The spirit of youth renders an extremely captivating essence bringing back vividly my own early quests for adventure. In the...

Ten Years of Magic

Over the past decade I have been blessed with several monumental catches and, along with those, I have felt honored...

Eye of the Tiger

There is little on this green earth more compelling to me than the majestic tiger shark. Capable of exceeding 12...

Evolving to Share the Experience

For more than a decade I have spent countless nights on the desolate Padre Island National Seashore in search of...

A Serious Look into Offshore Kayak Safety

Sudden squalls, high seas, and lurking sharks are some of the hazards that "beyond the breakers" kayaking can mischievously throw...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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Recipe of the month

Shrimp Crostini Appetizers

INGREDIENTS • 1 lb fresh large shrimp • 2 Tbsp butter• 1/2 tsp thyme• 1/4 cup shredded Colby cheese •...

Chris Smisek’s Crispy Almond Baked Fish

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Reports & Forecasts: December 2025

Factors Influencing Winter Trout Patterns

More Shucks for Your Bucks: A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Oyster Restoration Strategies

Riding Out the Shift: From October’s High Tides to the Promise of Cold Fronts