Eric Ozolins

Eric Ozolins

My Grander Mission

This has been an odd year for fishing the surf in Texas. The strange events started during late-spring, with the...

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...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Jen’s Cajun Fish & Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients: 8 oz Uncooked Linguine1 lb Redfish or Trout Fillets1 lb Shrimp (peeled and deveined)1 Tbsp Olive OilCajun Seasoning (to...

Cucumber & Jicama Shrimp Cocktail

Hot & Crunchy Speckled Trout with Mango Jalapeño Aioli

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Nearly 30% of Texas Oyster Licenses Removed by Successful Buyback Program in a Historic Conservation Win for Texas Coast