Ernest Cisneros

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Ernest Cisneros
A Brownsville-area native, Capt. Ernest Cisneros fishes the Lower Laguna Madre from Port Mansfield to Port Isabel. Ernest specializes in wading and poled skiff adventures for snook, trout, and redfish.

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South Padre: March 2026 Premium

By Ernest Cisneros
Again, I want to begin this month by saying if you haven’t read my January and February articles, I would...
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South Padre: February 2026

By Ernest Cisneros
Last month I discussed how I prepare for fishing trips—both the evening before and on the morning of the trip....
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South Padre: January 2026

By Ernest Cisneros
I’m kicking off 2026 by sharing my approach to prepping for a day of fishing. It begins by checking three...
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South Padre: December 2025

By Ernest Cisneros
Fishing offers enjoyment and relaxation, but it also presents challenges that require decisive thinking — and I’m motivated by those...
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South Padre: November 2025

By Ernest Cisneros
I enjoy November for a number of reasons, but mostly because it’s wader time. It's time to break out the...
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South Padre: October 2025

By Ernest Cisneros
I would like to begin by defining the term, higher education. Higher education is traditionally an optional stage of formal...
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South Padre: September 2025

By Ernest Cisneros
Our weather patterns really have me baffled. I can't imagine near constant twenty-five mph winds during July – but it...
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South Padre: August 2025

By Ernest Cisneros
Based on my experience over the years, I would say August is a transitional month.  Actually, I lump August and...
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South Padre: July 2025

By Ernest Cisneros
Are you tired of the wind yet? Don’t be too quick with your answer as we are about to enter...
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South Padre: June 2025

By Ernest Cisneros
Before beginning this article I contacted our local meteorologist for insight into June’s weather. They responded that windy conditions would...
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Hot & Crunchy Speckled Trout with Mango Jalapeño Aioli Premium

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My friends Brandon Benton and Mary Anne Gunn shared this recipe with me. It’s got a little coastal kick and...
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