Ernest Cisneros

Ernest Cisneros

Big Storms, High Tides, and Big Fish

The month of August quickly reminds me of tropical storms and hurricanes that intensify out in the Gulf of Mexico....

“The Heat Is On”

Weatherwise - July is typically the hottest time of the year to be on the water. Luckily, your catching opportunities...

Low tides of Summer

The spring winds blew just about every day. They were non-stop throughout the months of April and May, most times...

The Bite of Aggression

Have you ever witnessed up close, I mean real close, a redfish or trout zoom in on your topwater? Were...

Blowing Caps in April

The winds of April will most certainly cause blowing whitecaps on the water and those on your head to fly...

The Mud Puffs of March

When I think of March a most memorable trip comes to mind. I was drift fishing with a friend and...

Winter Snook

Traditionally, February is the most unpredictable and coldest month of the year for us. We were very fortunate to escape...

Pickpocketing the Potholes

Recently, I was at the end of a very long and successful wade. As I turned around and headed back...

My Favorite Month

I frequently get asked, "When is the best time of the year to fish down here?" My immediate response to...

South Padre: November 2006

The month of November marks the beginning of the winter holidays. This is when we begin to prepare for the...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Texas Gulf Shrimp Corn Dogs

1-1/2 lb fresh shrimp, 10-15 count, peeled and deveined 12 wooden skewers six inches length 1/2 cup flour for dredging,...

Uncle Daddy’s Half-Shell Redfish

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