Kevin Cochran

Kevin Cochran

The Hottest Cold Month

Over the last few years, many people who fish for trophy trout in the Baffin Bay/Upper Laguna Madre system have...

Searching for a Storm/Freeze Connection

I'm an acknowledged worry wart. Recently, well-publicized crises have given those of us who fish for a living plenty to...

From: Beyond the Devil’s Elbow

The following is an excerpt from a novel I wrote over the last couple of years. I chose to present...

The Tool that Tops the List

Author's Note: This is a follow-up to last month's article, which described some of the major innovations that have improved...

The Most Helpful Innovations

Author's note: This is the first in a related pair of articles which identify important recent innovations that aid saltwater...

Just Like Heaven

On a narrow, twisting Texas highway, somewhere between the bayfront and his back porch, a respected old fishing guide drives...

The Upper Laguna Madre's Defining Features

The Laguna Madre differs from most other Texas bays in a couple of significant ways. First, it is relatively shallow...

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...

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...

Grilled Red Snapper on the Half Shell

Sharilyn and D’Netta’s Crab & Tomato Pie

Zyde’ceaux Joe’s Cajun Seasoned Fish Fry

Upcoming

Acquiring Local Knowledge Without Hard Knocks

35 Years in the Making - The Texas Artificial Reef Program