Eric Ozolins

Eric Ozolins

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...

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...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Cucumber & Jicama Shrimp Cocktail

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined1 Tbsp Zatarain’s Liquid Shrimp and Crab Boil1/3 cup fresh lime juice2/3 cup ketchup½ tsp...

Capt. Robert Peel’s Red Snapper with Seafood Stuffing

Texas Chrome Outdoors Seafood Pasta

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The Return of Summer on the Texas Coast