Eric Ozolins

Eric Ozolins

Texas Shark Rodeo Excitement

Spring is here and anglers are flocking to the beaches. The warming of the surf zone has attracted swarms of...

March of the Giants

The surf zone becomes very quiet during mid-to-late winter in terms of apex predator action, but that is all about...

The Florida Pompano of Texas

Walking the sandy beaches of Padre Island National Seashore on a cold winter morning can trick the casual observer into...

Evolving

Roughly eight years ago I released an online fishing video that thrilled many. The compilation was an hour-long montage of...

A Year To Remember

Fishing the surf is an odd combination of peaceful relaxation and a true primal experience. Mixed within the fine grains...

The Year of the Tiger

Chinese astrologists may be celebrating the year of the dog, but here in the world of Texas surf angling I...

The Elusive Dusky

Having spent roughly half my life on the sand of Padre Island, events and developments continue to surprise me. My...

Change Is Coming

South Texas shark anglers are enjoying an exceptional year, some say the best they’ve ever seen. While our shark fisheries...

Looking Around the Corner

Prior to the major flooding in South Texas that occurred in mid-June in the wake of nearly fifteen-inches of rain,...

Sharking Euphoria

It has been a long time since surf fishing has been stellar along the full length of the Texas coast....

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...

Julio’s Tortilla Chip Crusted Fish Fillets with Sweet Corn Medley

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Reports & Forecasts: December 2025

Factors Influencing Winter Trout Patterns