Eric Ozolins

Eric Ozolins

Blacktip Bonanza

Overall, this has been an interesting year for anglers fishing the Texas surf. Our weather pattern from late-spring through the...

Big Shark Bliss

Along the Coastal Bend of Texas, where the sea meets the sand, the scorching doldrums of summer can be tough...

Salute To The Spoon

If you could pick one lure and only one lure to fish with for the rest of your life, what...

Bright Lights in the Deep, Dark Sky

I love studying the scientific aspects of our favorite outdoor activity. One can only be amazed by our marine environment...

Time to Adapt

Our worst fears are currently being realized. Sargassum has taken over the beaches along the entire Texas coast. From Sabine...

The Menace and Its Benefits

Our evolving sport introduces loads of new anglers to the splendor of our Texas beaches. Over recent years we've reached...

Cast-out Magic

Along the Texas coast, spring feels like a magical time. When we see a transition from our coldest weather to...

Successfully Selecting and Deploying Shark Baits

Many decisions go into planning a big fishing adventure. Whether the fishing happens offshore, inshore or anywhere else, many essential...

Youthful Adventures of Prominence

One of the great joys of my life is sharing my passion for the outdoors with the new generation. My...

BLISStering Chaos

As we turn the calendar from 2024 to 2025, anglers begin a new annual campaign. In the coming weeks we're...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Chicken, Andouille, and Shrimp Jambalaya Premium

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced 2 pounds boneless-skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1-inch cubes 1½...

Hot & Crunchy Speckled Trout with Mango Jalapeño Aioli

Isle of Matagorda Baked Flounder

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