Kevin Cochran

Kevin Cochran

Coping With March Madness

In one significant aspect, March closely resembles December. Both months dismiss one season and introduce another. Texans generally think of...

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,...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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Recipe of the month

Isle of Matagorda Baked Flounder

This delightful creation comes from the kitchen of Brent Hart at Hurricane Junction in Port O’Connor. Flounder is regarded as...

Hashbrown Crusted Crab-Spinach-Egg Casserole

Hashbrown-Crusted Breakfast Casserole

Chicken-Fried Oysters with Pico Cream

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