Kevin Cochran

Kevin Cochran

Capital C Clarity

Water clarity influences an angler's ability to catch fish with artificial lures—clearer water facilitates easier catching, on average. While trying...

The Monotony Monster

I've warned my customers about the monster many times, written about it on the pages of this publication too. Normally,...

Sensible September Strategies

In many ways, September plays a transitional role in the lives of coastal anglers. On the calendar, the month ushers...

Limiting the Scope (Part 2)

In Part 1 of this related pair of feature articles, I offered an examination of the ways in which hanging...

Coping With Limiting Choices (Part 1)

As a fishing guide, I operate in some unusual ways. For one thing, I regularly fish with customers in their...

The Coping Mechanisms

The first few times I headed out onto the water to run charters in the wake of February's killing freeze,...

My Maypole

In Western Europe, people have gathered and danced around the maypole for many centuries, usually to celebrate the impending arrival...

Vigilant Mobility

When formulating and executing plans, successful inshore anglers consistently combine their knowledge of productive spots with their interpretation of diagnostic...

On the Fringe

In March, the weather along the Texas coast has both predictable and unpredictable aspects. In an average year, windy conditions...

A Month With Two Faces

As the last full month of winter, February metaphorically displays two faces—one stern, colored frosty blue, the other more amiable,...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Capt. Robert Peel’s Red Snapper with Seafood Stuffing

We want to thank Capt. Robert Peel of Texas Fins and Feathers for sharing this recipe. We invited friends for...

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Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine December 2025