Kevin Cochran

Kevin Cochran

Introducing Active Tracks: A Collection of Angling Chronicles

Earlier this year, I completed work on what will likely be my last fishing book. It's a collection of 23...

Angling is a Game

We often think of the terms sport and game as interchangeable. I often do, but I also acknowledge the differences...

Lessons Gleaned (Part 5)

Participating in competitions forces anglers to compare their own results against others, potentially accelerating their learning curves. This only applies...

Lessons Gleaned (Part 4)

Achieving consistent productivity starts with choosing the right locations to fish. Fishing in places holding plenty of the right fish...

Lessons Gleaned (Part 3)

For some anglers, deciding where to fish is a more reactive than predictive process. Fishing regularly in an area elevates...

Lessons Gleaned (Part 2)

In last month's piece, I acknowledged how competing against others in tournaments can accelerate an angler's learning curve, by forcing...

Lessons Gleaned (Part 1)

Fishing in competitive events can accelerate the learning curve for astute anglers who properly evaluate the successes and failures of...

The Gap

All his life, the veteran angler had lived on the Texas Coast, working hard, playing harder. When he retired, proud...

To Switch or Not To Switch

In various angling endeavors, a "bait and switch" philosophy drives some decisions. The concept revolves around a central premise―some things...

The Man and His Mantra

Some events leave more lasting impressions than others. Our most important memories evolve over time. As we grow and age,...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Shrimp & Avocado Caesar Salad with Hearts of Palm

A fresh, hearty Caesar-style salad loaded with seasoned shrimp, creamy avocado, hearts of palm, tomatoes, Parmesan, and crunchy croutons. Ingredients...

Chicken, Andouille, and Shrimp Jambalaya

Cucumber & Jicama Shrimp Cocktail

Hot & Crunchy Speckled Trout with Mango Jalapeño Aioli

Upcoming

Long-Term Shifts in Angler Preference for Spotted Seatrout and Red Drum in Texas

A Seaweed Surge Sweeping the Seas

Great Expectations for Fall Season