Eric Ozolins

Eric Ozolins

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...

Dark Encounters with Toothy Pelagics

The allure of shark fishing from South Texas beaches is heightened through a magically thin sliver of a chance to...

Kayak Pursuit of Red Snapper

As a youngster, my early offshore days entailed jumping aboard a party boat out of Port Aransas to seek lunker...

Shark Fishing’s Ultimate Bycatches

One of the most alluring aspects of shark fishing is that quite often you have no idea what might pick...

The Magic of May: 
A Tale of Shark Adventure

Sharks may be encountered in any month anywhere along our coast. Various species make their appearance as seasons and conditions...

It’s a Ling Thing

Mother Nature's moodiness lashes the Texas Gulf coast starting in March and continues into April. With what seems endlessly pounding...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Fish Veracruz

I want to thank Kacie Skalak for sharing her version of this wonderful recipe. I made it recently for my...

Chris Smisek’s Crispy Almond Baked Fish

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Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine May 2026