Ernest Cisneros

Ernest Cisneros

South Padre: February 2021

February reminds me of a garden in springtime about to give up the fruits of the gardener’s labors. Please don’t...

South Padre: January 2021

Hello 2021! The older we get; I've noticed that the faster the years seem to pass. The past year was...

South Padre: December 2020

Wow! Another year comes to a close. Throughout the year we saw many fantastic things, and overall the catching wasn’t...

South Padre: November 2020

Seems that many folks fail to use all their senses to aid their fishing, or perhaps I should say their...

South Padre: October 2020

October is the first full month of the fall season and it quickly brings several things to mind. First; we...

South Padre: September 2020

As a science teacher almost 20 years ago, I recall teaching my students how seasonal weather patterns can change over...

South Padre: August 2020

So here’s a little funny for you, with a bit of a serious twist. I have noticed recently that I...

South Padre: July 2020

July is one of the hottest months of the year; no reference to the catching aspect is implied or intended...

South Padre: June 2020

Hard to believe it’s almost June. May is traditionally a windy month on the Lower Laguna, June is generally friendlier...

South Padre: May 2020

Tides have risen to normal springtime levels and with that came the generally good numbers of fish we are accustomed...

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Soft-Shell Crab Po’ Boys

Po’Boy style seafood sandwiches are always a treat no matter whether you use shrimp, oysters, or fresh catch-of-the-day fish fillets. ...

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