Kevin Cochran

Kevin Cochran

Two Bulls

In some people, youthful impulsiveness gives way to a more patient, persistent attitude as time passes. A famous joke about...

Reliable General Truths

In a recent feature article, I identified and clarified a few absolutes which govern fishing for all species of fish,...

The Request

Over the years, I've heard numerous customers make the same request. Other fishing guides undoubtedly experience this too. After a...

The Absolutes and Their Related Tenets

Few absolute truths exist in the world of lure fishing. Important principles impact various aspects of the endeavor, but most...

The Most Prominent Trait

The older I get, the more I believe in the prominence of one human personality trait above all others. People...

Revelations Regarding Lines and Rigging Methods

While watching a fishing show recently, I heard world champion B.A.S.S. angler Kevin Van Dam make some interesting comments about...

Familiar Trends and an Altered Friend

Predictably, autumn winds whistling in my window screen spin my thoughts forward, toward the year's end. A cool edge sharpens...

Baffin Bay's Defining Features

Trophy trout enthusiasts fervently celebrate the legend of Baffin and its satellite bays. Across our nation and beyond, this unique...

Transition Time

October is a time of change. Cold fronts revise Texas' skies, replacing sweltering summer air with the crisp atmosphere of...

The Strangest Things

I've been fishing saltwater regularly for over twenty years now. In such a long span of time, strange things are...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Shrimp and Bean Stew

INGREDIENTS 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tsp fresh lemon zest and 1 Tbsp juice1 tsp sweet or...

Chris Smisek’s Crispy Almond Baked Fish

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