Eric Ozolins

Eric Ozolins

Thunder Drum

The transition from winter to spring delivers obstacles to anglers on the Texas coast from the Coastal Bend south to...

Let the Chaos Begin!

Winter weather in the Lone Star State is highly variable. In some years, we have bone-chilling cold for extended periods...

The Beginning of an Obsession

For roughly two and a half decades, I've played a part in the Texas shark fishing scene. Over the years,...

Sea of Red

In Texas, wise coastal anglers expect the weather conditions to run the gamut from calm and sedate to stormy, windy...

Winter Bliss

This time of year, when all environmental conditions align perfectly, Texas beaches set the stage for incredibly exciting and rewarding...

Be a Viking!

Most people in the Texas saltwater fishing community know me simply as "Oz , The Shark Guy." Sharks provided the...

Long Awaited Reprieve

As a guide and hardcore angler, I regularly deal with a multitude of factors which affect the productivity of my...

Year of the Dusky

Some fish fascinate people more than others. A few species seem capable of casting spells on the anglers who revere...

Magical Mayhem

While fishing for sharks in the surf for more than twenty years, I've spent every season of every year observing...

Summer Shark Spread

As the summer sun heats the sands of our coastal beaches and predictable weather patterns settle in, big shark action...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Chicken, Andouille, and Shrimp Jambalaya

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

Capt. Robert Peel’s Red Snapper with Seafood Stuffing

Texas Chrome Outdoors Seafood Pasta

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