Ernest Cisneros

Ernest Cisneros

South Padre: August 2018

A preview of late-summer’s wet weather hit us in June with torrential rain and flooding. We certainly needed the fresh...

South Padre: July 2018

Launching my boat early on a recent morning, I met three fellows from TPWD-Coastal Fisheries on their way to run...

South Padre: June 2018

I cannot recall ever being so anxious for June…I’m just so sick of spring wind! The wind during nearly all...

South Padre: May 2018

We have just passed what I believe to have been the most brutal month of the year. By brutal I...

South Padre: April 2018

The six-week period of late-March through April is when trophy trout attain their heaviest weights of the year. Large female...

South Padre: March 2018

Last month I mentioned that timing is a critical aspect in locating and staying on fish. The exceptionally cold weather...

South Padre: February 2018

I’ve mentioned several times previously that timing is more critical nowadays than ever. Quite often as I’m wading along waiting...

South Padre: January 2018

Happy New Year! Looking back, 2017 year gave us great fishing. Here’s hoping that 2018 might be even better. I...

South Padre: December 2017

Approaching year’s end and looking back, we have enjoyed good fishing through 2017 but it will not go in the...

South Padre: November 2017

The month I’ve been waiting for has finally arrived. November’s cooler temperatures are a catalyst that sparks consistently increased feeding...

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Easy Shrimp Mozambique

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

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