Eric Ozolins

Eric Ozolins

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...

Adventures Afar – Cayman Islands Part 1

Many moons ago, on an island far, far away, a youthful, adventurous Oz explored a hidden tropical gem, a place...

Sandy Clause

As I've grown older, I've come to appreciate the pristine atmospheres present on South Texas beaches during cold, crisp winter...

Vintage Roots

Since the dawn of recreational saltwater fishing, sharks have occupied the minds of daring sportsmen. The majority of beach goers...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Capt. Robert Peel’s Red Snapper with Seafood Stuffing

We want to thank Capt. Robert Peel of Texas Fins and Feathers for sharing this recipe. We invited friends for...

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Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine December 2025