Kevin Cochran

Kevin Cochran

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...

Brown Tide Science

An outbreak of brown tide can be more than just a minor nuisance to fishermen; in the worst case scenario,...

A Counterintuitive Theory

A recent run of tough, yet ironically productive fishing caused me to analyze and fully develop a theory related to...

The Lesson of the Totuava

I recently reconnected with a childhood friend to whom I hadn't spoken in over twenty years. When he learned that...

The Phantom’s Take

Author's Note: The words that follow are expressed in the voice of The Phantom, a character who speaks to me...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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Recipe of the month

Chicken-Fried Oysters with Pico Cream

Texas Gulf Coast Oysters are a delicacy found in season most of the year, and our brand of frying them...

Capt. Gordon’s Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

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Late Summer Lines: How September Shapes Up on the Texas Coast

The Services Anglers Seek From Their Guides