Ernest Cisneros

Ernest Cisneros

South Padre: July 2009

Fishing on this end of the Laguna Madre is thriving. As I write, calm mornings have become the norm which...

South Padre: June 2009

How quickly summer has arrived! Can you believe almost half of 2009 has gone by? Before I start with the...

South Padre: May 2009

Last month I mentioned how little boat traffic we've been seeing. What a difference a few weeks spring weather makes!...

Concrete Techniques for April

On a recent early morning I was putting on my waders while waiting to meet clients at the What-A-Burger parking...

South Padre: March 2009

As of this writing we have been very fortunate to escape harsh winter weather in Deep South Texas. It's safe...

February’s Fish Magnets

The month of February is typically the coldest month of the year in south Texas but also one of the...

January Offers BIG Opportunity

It's hard to believe that another year has passed, and I am happy to report that 2008 left with a...

South Padre: December 2008

The Lower Laguna Madre has really come alive as of late fall and early winter. The fishing has been nothing...

November Bounty

Fishing is finally back to normal and the fish are where they should be during the fall period. Through late...

October Brings Cooler Weather

Fishing on the Lower Laguna Madre is looking better as each week passes. Hurricane Dolly dumped a ton of freshwater...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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Recipe of the month

Hashbrown Crusted Crab-Spinach-Egg Casserole

Created by Mary Anne Gunn – Many thanks to my dear friend for sharing this wonderful breakfast casserole. Perfect to...

Capt. Gordon’s Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

Grilled Red Snapper on the Half Shell

Sharilyn and D’Netta’s Crab & Tomato Pie

Zyde’ceaux Joe’s Cajun Seasoned Fish Fry

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