Mike McBride

Mike McBride

Seek and Ye Shall Find…

There are times when the cool factor really stands out and anytime your most recent experience was as good as...

Little Johnny needs bait; or does he?

I hear this often during summer. Hey Mike, I'd sure like to pull little Johnny down to fish with us,...

Tournament Tales

It's that time again when fishing tournaments rule most weekends. Various formats will pepper the inshore calendar from semi-pro NASCAR-shirted...

It’s the Little Things

Being a busy fishing guide lets you see all sorts of stuff on the water. What I get to see...

Lights, Camera, Epic Action!

The day started off right enough. Chase Smith and I were after some footage for what we hoped might prove...

Spoiled Again

The weatherman's mystery math was dead on as usual. Whatever coastal wind is predicted, simply add ten knots and hope...

Tides and Tables or Fishermen’s Fables

Magical keys for successful fishing just don't exist, but it's that quest for the unobtainable that draws us back. We'll...

Playin’ with ‘Em

Nature is such a fickle adversary. She easily giveth and more easily taketh away, and even a truthful fisherman will...

What is a Trophy?

While on a slow plane yesterday, scouting for high-potential trout water, I couldn't help but notice a twinkle of morning...

Fat Bottom Corkys

Oh boy, here we go again, another "expert" article on that already-beaten-to-death chunk of magical plastic the Corky Fat Boy....

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Shrimp & Crab Appetizer Cups

Flaky, cheesy seafood-filled bites that make the perfect appetizer for parties or brunch! Ingredients 1 sheet puff pastry 2 Tbsp...

Grilled Redfish and Shrimp with Cajun Cream Sauce

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Sight-Casting For Upper-Slot Trout