Kevin Cochran

Kevin Cochran

What We Know and Don’t Know

On the first of February, 2011, frigid arctic air rode the high rails of the jet stream straight down into...

Tracking Trout and Setting Limits

Recently, biologists inserted tracking devices into spotted seatrout in both Texas and Louisiana as part of studies to document the...

Revenge Is Sweet

Author's note: This is not a true and accurate account of real events. The details have been exaggerated and changed...

Etching New Truths

All consistently successful anglers rely on established tenets when making decisions about where, when and how to fish. Like commandments...

Two Calendars

All around the globe, calendars are set according to celestial realities. The timing of the earth's rotation on its axis...

Ignoring the Obvious

November is normally a good month for speckled trout fishing with artificial lures in Texas, particularly along the Upper Coast....

The Foundation

Many structural similarities exist among sports of all kinds. I see a particularly strong connection between two of my favorites:...

Dead-end Guts Defined and Analyzed

Dead-end guts and channels are some of the most consistent fish-holding features in Texas bays. Probably the most important aspect...

Trout Spawning Habits, Growth Rates, and Repercussions

I'm often asked about the spawning habits of spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus) and how these habits affect my fishing strategies....

Trophy Trout Documentaries

I've recently finished production of my second DVD. Called Trophy Trout Documentaries, it attempts to capture the beauty and excitement...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Grilled Redfish and Shrimp with Cajun Cream Sauce

Many thanks to my good friend Wendy Nix for sharing this wonderful recipe. My dinner guests all agree it’s the...

Randy VanderNaillen’s Shrimp Salsa

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Cold Weather Approaches and Strategies

Breaking Down the North Badlands