Mike McBride

Mike McBride

Plastic Philosophy

"Hey man, what lures do we need to bring? Let us know if anything's hot 'cause we're ready to shop!"...

Dinks or Donks?

"Nah, probably just another six, haven't turned her yet though, and she's still pulling some serious drag. Doesn't really matter,...

Living Large at the Top

Squinting into harsh evening glare, I could have sworn the plug “humped” against the swirl of a large predator. Anticipation...

Here Be Dragons!

Standing in water that barely covers your wading booties with your boat the only man-made structure in sight; the feeling...

Billy Bob Goes to the Coast

“Yes sir; we’re planning to drive down from Lubbock…like to try some saltwater wade fishin’ for a change. And yes...

Ice Plant Perspectives

Crossing the Rio Grande into 1960s Mexico was adventure sure enough; but when you pushed on to the seventh or...

Coastal Calamity Made Good

The Creator works in mysterious ways, sometimes in violent whirling winds we mortals can't first appreciate. Hurricane Dolly was indeed...

Going Single

"Jerk it out; do it now."That was Capt. Tricia giving orders. While trying to land an aggressive top-watered redfish, the...

Pass the Torch

“Ya like them pointy-nose trout, doncha son?” “Uh… yeah,” I stammered, “Caught four more this morning.”“I know how many you...

The Kneelers

I fumbled for the phone tucked deep in my waders and in the process poked the point of a forgotten...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Easy Shrimp Mozambique

Zesty shrimp in a saffron and garlic-based sauce. Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter ¼ cup finely chopped onion ½ cup water...

Matagorda Blues Red Snapper Creole

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