Eric Ozolins

Eric Ozolins

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...

Jacked-Up Surf

In the white-capped waves fronting a majestic South Texas beach, squadrons of brown pelicans repeatedly dive into the shallows. After...

Super Shark Trio

Up and down the Texas Coast, from Port Isabel to High Island, true to life sea monsters prowl the inshore...

Surf Flatties

The bountiful waters of the Texas coast support many species of fish. From the coastal marshes through the bays, to...

Mr. Turbo Side-eyes

The majestic scalloped hammerhead shark once frequented the Texas coast in great numbers. While not a mythical monster like its...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Shrimp & Crab Appetizer Cups

Flaky, cheesy seafood-filled bites that make the perfect appetizer for parties or brunch! Ingredients 1 sheet puff pastry 2 Tbsp...

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Catching Them the Way They Want…Not the Way We Want

Artificial Reefs, Real Partnerships: How Collaboration Builds Life Beneath the Waves