James Kosub

James Kosub says, “I fell in love with fishing as a child and my passion deepened when I discover the Texas coast. Shallow water redfish have become an obsession.”

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January 2026

What I Wish I Knew

By James Kosub

If you follow any of the Texas fishing pages, you may have seen the post about spotting the “Box-Man,” who...

December 2025

Death, Taxes, and Surf Trout

By James Kosub

I’ve always considered unique wildlife appearances to be good omens in my life. On my first day of graduate school...

November 2025

Misguided

By James Kosub

I had one of those trips where the best catch of the day was the ride back to the dock...

July 2025

How To Guide When You’re Not a Guide

By James Kosub

At gatherings and parties, whenever I'm asked the proverbial – “So, what do you like to do?” – my answer...

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Bacon Coated Shrimp and Avocado Fries

By Pam Johnson

Vegetable oil for frying2 firm ripe avocados, sliced into thin wedges1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined1 - 5oz bag croutons,...

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James Kosub

What I Wish I Knew

Death, Taxes, and Surf Trout

Misguided

How To Guide When You’re Not a Guide

Gulf Coast Kitchen

Recipe of the month

Bacon Coated Shrimp and Avocado Fries

Balsamic Honey Redfish

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Reports & Forecasts: February 2024

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Flat Not Flounder: The Many Species of Flatfish That Live in Texas Bays and How to Tell Them Apart