Kevin Cochran

Kevin Cochran

Why Ask Why?

I market myself as a teacher among fishing guides. Consequently, many of my customers ask questions when we are on...

Working the Progression

A poignant trip around Thanksgiving last year reinforced the legitimacy of a plan I often use for choosing lures in...

Legend of the Dog Lovers

Author's Note: I learned much of what I know about the Karankawa Indians from a fascinating, informative book by Gary...

Stirring Strikes

I have often stated that lure chunkers like me are ultimately motivated and excited by the act of making fish...

The Corpus Christi Cornucopia

I moved to Corpus Christi for a reason. Years ago, I made a list of every bay, lake, cove, bayou,...

The Network and the Fudge Factor

Like many others, I share detailed fishing information within a group of friends. My network includes a small number of...

The Irony and Urgency of Autumn

The following article appeared in this magazine some time ago. I have made additions and improvements to it since then....

Safely and Effectively Using a GPS

Over the last decade, I have run charters on every major bay system from the Louisiana shoreline to the Land...

The Pattern Puzzle

I have watched and learned from fishing shows on television for many years. Recently, two programs on bass fishing led...

Sideways to the Wind

Two men idle their boat up to a deep gut bisecting a flat and drop anchor upwind of the drop...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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Recipe of the month

Nested Redfish Nuggets

Everybody loves fried fish! Here’s a novel presentation of an old-time favorite that is sure to please all your dinner...

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Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine September 2025

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