Eric Ozolins

Eric Ozolins

Under an Alien Invasion

The past twelve months have dealt anglers on the Texas coast a difficult hand of cards to play.  Nearly a...

A Modern David and Goliath Tale

Once in a great while, a story emerges into the world triumphantly, to become part of a culture's collective memory. ...

Meticulous Preservation

It is no secret that surf fishermen along the Texas coast endure the most toxic and corrosive conditions imaginable. Gear...

Rock Star Origins

I'm glad to say I've lived a charmed lifestyle for most of my adult life. The friendship bonds I've established...

Tiger Tales

For dedicated shark fishermen, it seems twelve months culminate in one epic moment in time.  At the end of every...

Clearing Up Confusion About Sharks that Spin

Those of us who love fishing for sharks in Texas can count our blessings. Though we typically don't experience ideal...

Sargassum Sarcasm

The Texas coast endures all sorts of hardships—flooded rivers send dirty freshwater down the beaches, storm tides crash into the...

A Blacktip Affair

Imagine a spiritual surf fishing journey made during a calm, pristine day on Padre Island. As the seasons progressed into...

Hazards of the Saltwater Life

I'd truly rather fish the waters of the Lone Star State than anywhere else in the world. As Texans, we're...

Adventures Afar – Cayman Islands Part 2

Here we continue a two-part tale that recalls a grand adventure I experienced in my younger years. At the end...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Shrimp Po-Boy Sliders with Remoulade Slaw

Remoulade Slaw 1 small package precut coleslaw3/4 cup Yum Yum Sauce 1/8 tsp cayenne1 Tbsp. stone ground mustard1/4 cup minced...

Chicken-Fried Oysters with Pico Cream

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