Kevin Cochran

Kevin Cochran

The Third Leg

On the list of most famous and important numbers, three sits at or near the top. So many things break...

The Crew and Their Choices

When they decided to fish tournaments, Billy Dobbins proclaimed himself captain of the crew. This came as no surprise to...

Back to the 50s

In Texas, normally sometime around Thanksgiving, water temperatures in our coastal bays dip down into the 50s and stay there...

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...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Shrimp Po-Boy Sliders with Remoulade Slaw

Remoulade Slaw 1 small package precut coleslaw3/4 cup Yum Yum Sauce 1/8 tsp cayenne1 Tbsp. stone ground mustard1/4 cup minced...

Chicken-Fried Oysters with Pico Cream

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