Eric Ozolins

Eric Ozolins

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...

It's All About the Kids

My profession brings me many great joys; one is allowing me to share glorious adventures with people of all ages....

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...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Shrimp and Crab Pot Pie

Serves 6 Ingredients 1/2 cup salted butter1 large onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)1/2 bell pepper, seeded and diced (about...

Chicken-Fried Oysters with Pico Cream

Upcoming

CCA Texas – Certificate of Location Program – (Oyster Leases)

Chicken, Andouille, and Shrimp Jambalaya