Kevin Cochran

Kevin Cochran

What's Changed and What Hasn't

I caught my first eight-pound trout on the fifth day of June 1997.  Since then, I've caught a good many...

The Gesture

While I dropped the boat in the water just after daybreak, a moist March wind whistled off the Gulf. Headed...

Consequence of an Extremity

While crowded around a backyard picnic table, people ready to dig into a steaming pile of boiled crawfish will likely...

Gateway Events

When people recall famous events, they often focus on signature, final moments which record their significance. Millions remember the video...

Winter Topwater and Twitchbait Benchmarks

In the coldest season, many days on the water start and end much the same way, when chilly weather and...

Aspire, Evolve, Persevere

Most people achieve mastery of complex endeavors through implementation of two synergistic processes--self-discovery and observation. Deep, reflective self-analysis provides a...

Straightening Out the Circle

The appetites of fish, like those of other creatures, vary over time. When hungry, fish eat if they can. If...

Johnny's Embers

When Johnny entered the establishment on Park Road 22 late on a cold November eve, he saw just a few...

First Full Fall Month

Many Texans openly crave relief from summer's searing heat by the time September ends.  In some ways, and in some...

Retracing Steps

As my daily operating procedures matured over years of running charters, I developed a tendency to retrace my steps and...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Soft-Shell Crab Po’ Boys

Po’Boy style seafood sandwiches are always a treat no matter whether you use shrimp, oysters, or fresh catch-of-the-day fish fillets. ...

Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit with Stuffed Crab and Lemon Butter Sauce

Cóctel de Camarones (Shrimp Cocktail)

Matagorda Blues Red Snapper Creole

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