Eric Ozolins

Eric Ozolins

Pandemonium

Something about a quiet surf softly breaking over a wide, cloudless sky sets a surreal scene.  Cool pre-dawn air draped...

Of Myths & Monsters - Legendary Edition

Many people dream of being rich and famous, or having exotic love interests. Not me; sharks haunt my dreams. I’ve...

A Catch 20 Years in the Making

One fish, above all others, consumes my angling thoughts and priorities—the tiger shark.  I try to target this species on...

The Adventurous World of Kayak Fishing

Offshore kayak fishing has been a passion of mine for over two decades. I helped pioneer “beyond the breakers” kayaking. ...

Hammering the Beach

With the sun's full force scorching the fine sand, shark hunters set up long lines of camps on Texas beaches,...

Welcome to Jawrassic Park

June ranks high among the most interesting months in the Texas surf. Vast numbers of blacktip sharks linger in the...

Creative Isolation

The lifestyle of a popular fishing guide presents plenty of perks. Perhaps the most enjoyable bonus is crossing paths with...

Photography - 2.0

Several years ago, I wrote an informative article discussing the art of photography and how to use various photographic techniques...

Saltwater Fountain of Youth

I've been blessed, fortunate to follow my lifetime passion down many different roads.  I get to enjoy the daily adventures...

Winter Wonderland

Over the years, fishermen in Texas have learned to accept volatile weather patterns. We're fortunate to claim a coast where...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Easy Shrimp Mozambique

Zesty shrimp in a saffron and garlic-based sauce. Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter ¼ cup finely chopped onion ½ cup water...

Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit with Stuffed Crab and Lemon Butter Sauce

Cóctel de Camarones (Shrimp Cocktail)

Matagorda Blues Red Snapper Creole

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From Brush to the Bay: How Texas Brigades Inspired My Passion for Conservation

CCA Texas Funds $1.2 Million for Conservation Efforts